Crimson Desert blocks spoilers by locking down the RPG's physical copies that shipped early, but some players worry it's a "slippery slope" for game preservation
Crimson Desert is taking controversial measures to prevent spoilers by making physical copies unplayable until the official release date, requiring a mandatory update and an internet connection. This has sparked debate among players regarding game preservation, with some concerned about long-term access to offline single-player games if storefronts or internet connections fail.
- Entities
- Company: Pearl Abyss
- Game: Crimson Desert
- Topic: DRM
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
- Company: PLAION BENELUX
- Topic: Spoilers
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Platform: PC
- Topic: Game Preservation
- Company: Rockstar Games
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