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While updates for premium mobile ports are usually welcome for optimization or compatibility, Capcom's recent update (released an hour ago) for Resident Evil 7 biohazard (Free), Resident Evil 4 Remake (Free), and Resident Evil Village (Free) on iOS and iPadOS introduces a problematic online DRM system. This DRM verifies purchase history upon game launch, checking for ownership of the game and any DLC. Refusal results in game closure. This necessitates an internet connection for every launch, adding a delay even after verification and completely removing offline playability – a significant drawback compared to the previous offline functionality.
Pre-update testing confirmed offline playability. Post-update, the aforementioned alert (or a similar one) appears, forcing online verification. While this might not bother everyone, the addition of this always-online DRM to already-purchased games is concerning. Ideally, Capcom would implement a less intrusive purchase verification method, perhaps checking less frequently. This update unfortunately diminishes the appeal of Capcom's premium mobile ports.
If you haven't purchased these titles yet, free trials are available. You can download Resident Evil 7 biohazard on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS here. Resident Evil 4 Remake is available on the App Store here, and Resident Evil Village here. Read my reviews here, here, and here. Do you own these three Resident Evil games on iOS, and what are your thoughts on this update?
