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Ubisoft Changes Driver DRM

Ubisoft Changes Driver DRM

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A while back, it was announced that the new PC version of Driver: San Francisco would require an “always on” internet connection to play. We don’t have to tell you that that sort of DRM is easily one of the most despised methods used by companies today. Well, Ubisoft has taken notice of all the complaints fans have sent in, saying “We’ve heard your feedback regarding the permanent internet connection requirement for Driver and have made the decision to no longer include it. So this means that Driver PC gamers will only need to sign in at game launch but can subsequently choose to play the game offline.”

Wait. What?



Ubisoft, you are kind of missing the point here. Your method means you still have to be connected to the internet the play the game. The only thing this changes, is the fact that the game won’t stop if your internet connection drops. You’ve basically changed your DRM from “always on” to “always on, but with fewer interruptions.” That doesn’t fix a whole lot.

Take another pass at it, Ubisoft. If you are really listening to the PC gamers out there, it shouldn’t take you long to figure out that they want a method of DRM that doesn’t involve an internet connection at all.

By Angelo M. D’Argenio

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