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Capcom Cannot Stop Deliberately Breaking Its Games With DRM
- Capcom re-released Resident Evil 1, 2, and 3 on Steam with Enigma DRM, despite removing similar DRM from RE4 earlier.
- Users report performance drops and Steam Deck compatibility issues with the Enigma-equipped versions.
- The DRM-affected versions reportedly perform worse than before, with Digital Foundry noting FPS drops after the change.
- GOG continues to offer DRM-free versions of the same games, preserving access long-term.
- Capcom faces public backlash after restoring Enigma DRM on classic titles that are decades old.
- The Steam versions are on sale during a Spring sale, but offer less reliability than the DRM-free GOG editions.
- The article notes Capcom has sold DRM-free versions of the games on GOG for years.
- The piece questions Capcom's rationale for adding DRM rather than simply re-releasing the games DRM-free.
- The report references feedback from Steam users and gaming press as a measure of dissatisfaction.
- Dino Crisis 1 and 2 were similarly affected by DRM choices prior to this rollout.
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