Valve’s Legacy DRM Locks Players Out of 150 Classic Games

Valve's legacy DRM system, Steam CEG, is preventing players from accessing approximately 150 older games, including major franchises like XCOM and Call of Duty. This issue is impacting speedrunners and modders who rely on older game builds, and raises concerns about game preservation and historical access.

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COMPANY Valve
GAME XCOM
GAME Saints Row
GAME Portal 2
GAME Call of Duty
GAME Left 4 Dead