DRM is something most gamers have learned to dislike with a passion, especially DRM that requires you to have a constant connection to the Internet even if you’re playing a single-player game. It’s becoming more and more common, so it wasn’t a surprise that developer GSC said in an interview it wouldconsider such DRMfor the upcomingS.T.A.L.K.E.R.sequel.
After quite a bit of dismay at this announcement, GSC took toTwitter to clarify their earlier commentssaying that a permanent Internet connection DRM scheme was “a possibility” ofS.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2and not confirmed as being part of the game. In astatement given to Rock Paper Shotgun, GSC said “…there is no firm decision to go for DRM withS.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2as of now.”
Now that doesn’t mean thatS.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2won’t require a permanent connection to play it, GSC just hasn’t made its minds up about what, or even if, it’s going to have some sort of DRM put in place. It would be nice if GSC had faith in the game and PC gamers in general andS.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2will feature, hopefully, at least some kind of non-invasive DRM. That being said, I know a lot of you will not be happy ifS.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2hasanyDRM.
