Always online DRM?

[天诛]

Just wondering whether I can play it offline? Or is the game artificially DRM'ed like FF Lightning Returns lal

[Superscooter]

The game has a specific offline ending so definitely not, unless you consider Steam as the DRM.

[Pajarín cocinando espagueti]

Console versions could be played offline so this one most probably will too

[天诛]

i hope so :D

[WBacon]

DDDA is a standard Steamworks game.

You can of course play in offline mode, but you will miss certain aspects of the online Pawn exchange functionality and the online Ur-Dragon battle. That said, you can temporarily connect online to download pawns from the Rift and then take it offline completely.

A big part of DD's attraction, aside from the awesome combat mechanics, is in exchanging cool-looking pawns with friends and other DD community members. There's nothing more satisfying than being able to share your adventures (and screenshots!) with the online community, and being able to tell the story through your avatar and friend pawns is essential to that experience :)

EDIT: just adding a bit more context on what it means to go offline in DDDA.

[Power Button]

Thanks for the confirmation, I almost hit not-interested button if it cannot be played offline. Definitely wait for a preorder.

[eschaton]

Originally posted by wbacon capcom:

DDDA is a standard Steamworks game.

You can play in offline mode if you like, but you will out on Pawn rentals with your friends and other DD community members.

Damnit capcom, you dun good. You dun good ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥. You are now higher on my list than square.

[天诛]

Originally posted by wbacon capcom:

DDDA is a standard Steamworks game.

You can of course play in offline mode, but you will miss certain aspects of the online Pawn exchange functionality and the online Ur-Dragon battle. That said, you can temporarily connect online to download pawns from the Rift and then take it offline completely.

A big part of DD's attraction, aside from the awesome combat mechanics, is in exchanging cool-looking pawns with friends and other DD community members. There's nothing more satisfying than being able to share your adventures (and screenshots!) with the online community, and being able to tell the story through your avatar and friend pawns is essential to that experience :)

EDIT: just adding a bit more context on what it means to go offline in DDDA.

Thank you for the reply. It cleared all my worries :) God bless ya

[Ness]

Originally posted by wbacon capcom:

DDDA is a standard Steamworks game.

Thank you, thank you, thank you! The broadband connection in the minimum requirements was a major red flag for me, as this usually means some form of crappy always online DRM (which I won't buy), so it's absolutely great to hear that there isn't any (aside from Steam itself). I think I'll be making room in the budget to get this one full price.

[Trixie Moanz]

I think the only DRM that exists for this game is Steam itself.

[Aribar]

Lightning Return's online DRM got taken out.

[alec]

Originally posted by wbacon capcom:

DDDA is a standard Steamworks game.

You can of course play in offline mode, but you will miss certain aspects of the online Pawn exchange functionality and the online Ur-Dragon battle. That said, you can temporarily connect online to download pawns from the Rift and then take it offline completely.

A big part of DD's attraction, aside from the awesome combat mechanics, is in exchanging cool-looking pawns with friends and other DD community members. There's nothing more satisfying than being able to share your adventures (and screenshots!) with the online community, and being able to tell the story through your avatar and friend pawns is essential to that experience :)

EDIT: just adding a bit more context on what it means to go offline in DDDA.

Thanks for the reply, but the "broadband internet conection" featuring on MINIMUM requirements is very misleading, then.