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    Steve Watts posted a new article, Ubisoft PC policy requires one-time activation, scraps always-on DRM.

    Ubisoft has scrapped its always-on and start-up verification DRM requirements for PC games, stating that its new policy as of June 2011 is to only require a one-time activation.
    Sep 05, 2012 10:30am PDT
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    Steve Watts posted a new article, Ubisoft PC policy requires one-time activation, scraps always-on DRM.

    Ubisoft has scrapped its always-on and start-up verification DRM requirements for PC games, stating that its new policy as of June 2011 is to only require a one-time activation. : ShacknewsThis person is cool!

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      I applaud Ubisoft for back tracking on this policy. To be honest I thought It was a lost cause. : SunnyTelight
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        Hopefully Ubi commits to it long term. They have good games and I would like to support the developers wi... : Hilux SSRG
        • I agree. Earlier this year I fired up AC2 for the first time. When I couldn't play this two year old sing... : SunnyTelight
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      Awesome, this is fantastic news :) I love Ubisoft IPs they have some of my fav franchise this is great ne... : valcan_sThis person is cool!
      • I too would be keen to know this. : rottdcorpse
    • good to hear, i may actually buy AC3 now : CrazyRussian1989
    • Very cool! : WolfanozThis person is cool!
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      Man, this probably doesn't work for Might & Magic Heroes 6... : Navy Spitfire
      • This is one of the worst games for actually managing to get in and play. It has to sync before you play,... : Wiz74
    • This actually quite a surprise given the success of Diablo 3. : EnhancedInterrogator
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      And Ubisoft is back on the radar again. : EbuThis person is cool!
      • Exactly, I mean, time will tell what will come of this, but Ubisoft "might" have a chance with PC gamers ... : soundcreepy
    • As of June 2011? : OverloadUT
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      I will buy those DRM free games just to send the right message to Ubisoft. : excessusThis person is cool!
      • They're not DRM-free yet; you'll probably still have to sign up for a UPlay account to activate the game. : the archvileThis person is cool!
    • Finally a good move on their behalf, but not enough to build up long-term trust on my behalf. : LukiopimpThis person is cool!
    • bravo ubisoft bravo, a well thought out move here, i am glad your listening to your customers, i may eve... : bloodreviara