Ubisoft’s DRM that checks games for piracy has been under constant scrutiny since its inception. Â Requiring that users that play Ubisoft games have a constant internet connection to play the game at all. Â The controversial system was launched in 2010 but it looks like it may have been changed for the better.
Games like Assassin’s Creed and Splinter Cell: Conviction will now play if the connection is lost. Â Previously DRM titles would pause instantly when a connection was dropped from the computer.
Ubisoft’s DRM has not been without controversy. Â The recently implemented system has led to many complaints of consumers unable to play with titles been released in 2010. Â The internet connection method of DRM management by Ubisoft also required a server interaction on their side. Â Which meant that if their servers went down you’d be out of luck as well.
For the most part it has been a relatively smooth transition to combat piracy but there has been a rather small but outspoken community outrage. Â Hopefully this is a step in the right direction to limit problems for the consumer, and protect the publisher from piracy.
Source: PC Gamer