Capcom has decided to remove the controversial DRM (Digital Rights Management) from the PC version of Resident Evil Revelations after negative feedback from the community. Originally added on January 8th, the DRM led to performance issues and game crashes, negatively impacting the player’s experience. The decision to reverse the update came after more than 200 negative reviews on the game's Steam page, highlighting the discontent among players and the problems caused by the DRM, including incompatibility with mods. Capcom has announced that while the DRM has been withdrawn, it will be implemented again at a later date but provided no further details on the timing.
Why did Capcom remove DRM from Resident Evil Revelations for PC?
Capcom removed the DRM following a significant backlash from the gaming community, which included numerous negative reviews and reports of performance issues and crashes directly linked to the DRM.
Resident Evil Revelations first launched in 2012 for the Nintendo 3DS and later expanded to other platforms including PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U, and PC. As a survival horror game, it has garnered a dedicated fanbase and is known for its intense gameplay and engaging story. Despite being an older title, the game remains popular, particularly within the Resident Evil franchise which is celebrated for pioneering the survival horror genre in video games.
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Gotta respect the power of the players' voice – Capcom pulling back that pesky DRM from Resident Evil Revelations on PC shows they're listening, even if it took a horde of negative reviews to get their attention. It's a win for the gaming community, though I'm curious about what DRM comeback they're hinting at for the future – fingers crossed they find a balance that doesn't zombify the gameplay next time around.
It's refreshing to see Capcom actually listening to the player base by removing the disruptive DRM – it's a move that recognizes that a smooth gaming experience should always be a top priority. Positive change can happen when the community speaks up, so let's hope the next attempt at DRM is more about protecting games without interrupting our zombie-slaying fun.