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PSA: Book of Travels is still sunsetting at the end of July, so go download your toons for offline play
The tiny MMO Book of Travels will shut down its servers on July 31st, but developer Might and Delight is transitioning the game to an offline, playable legacy version. Players are urged to download their characters before the server shutdown to retain them for local play. The studio apologized for not meeting initial Kickstarter promises for the MMO component but is working to preserve the game for its community.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Achievements All Available Offline, At Any Difficulty Setting
Ubisoft has confirmed that all achievements for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will be available offline once the game is installed. Players will also be able to unlock these achievements regardless of the difficulty setting they choose.
We disassembled a PS4 to test if PlayStation digital games use a 30-day DRM check
An investigation into PlayStation's digital game DRM revealed that newer purchases on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 require online license validation to remain playable offline. While older titles remained accessible, newer games like Dragon Ball FighterZ and Mortal Kombat XL became unplayable after removing the console's CMOS battery and disconnecting from the internet. Sony has not officially confirmed a 30-day DRM policy.
PlayStation Digital Games Now Have a 30-Day Offline Limit
PlayStation users are reporting a new 30-day license validation requirement for newly purchased digital games, which necessitates an internet connection to refresh offline access. This change affects recent digital purchases, while older titles remain unaffected. Failure to reconnect within the validity period may result in temporary inaccessibility of the game.
Mandatory internet connection is back on consoles as new PlayStation DRM disables your license after 30 days
Sony's new Digital Rights Management (DRM) policy for PlayStation consoles requires players to connect online at least once every 30 days to maintain their game licenses. This affects digital purchases on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, with failure to check in potentially disabling game access. The move has drawn comparisons to Microsoft's past controversial DRM plans for the Xbox One.
Stormgate Online Modes Disappearing Soon, Offline Play Coming
Frost Giant Studios announced that Stormgate's online multiplayer modes will be discontinued at the end of April due to its partner Hathora being acquired by an AI company. The developer is working on an offline play patch, but there may be a period where the game is unplayable. Future online play is contingent on finding a new partner.
Do Grow A Garden Pets Work Offline?
This guide explains how pets function in Grow A Garden when playing offline on Roblox. Generally, pets' active effects do not work offline, but passive bonuses that increase fruit size will still apply. Players can remain AFK to benefit from some pet abilities, though seed-digging pets may cause seeds to despawn before they can be collected.
Raucous action game Let It Die is shutting down, but you can pay to keep playing offline
Grasshopper Manufacture announced that the online servers for the action game Let It Die will be shut down at the end of August. However, an offline edition of the game will be available for purchase, allowing players to continue playing without an internet connection.