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Zagreus Sep 1, 2020 @ 5:12am
[FIXED] Be Aware: No offline mode!
Currently Control won't let you play the game in offline mode, despite this being fixed at the EGS store. If you start Control in Steam offline mode, it won't let you get past the title screen in the main menu.

This is really a let down, will this be fixed, or is this a feature™ exclsuive to Steam?

EDIT:

There is a patch coming, but if you can't deploy it before you are off the grid, I would still hold on from buying it, right now....

For more see here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/870780/discussions/0/2943620809068161599/

EDIT 2:

Now fixed and confirmed working.
Last edited by Zagreus; Sep 5, 2020 @ 1:23am
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Tormentor89 Sep 1, 2020 @ 6:12pm 
yeah, just found out today. What a load of ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥. They need to fix this immediately.
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Zyxaecco Sep 1, 2020 @ 7:26pm 
I hope it gets fixed soon. As someone who has limited access to the internet, I need DRM-Free games and steam offline mode to play.

I would have refunded the game immediately and bought it from EGS or GOG on sale if I didn't get it via key from Greenmangaming. I was so focused on finding the best deal that I forgot to check to see if it had any issues.

I'm not paying for the same game twice, so I'm just waiting for Remedy to fix this, which, given that the Epic store version of the game also suffered the same issue some time ago and they responded with a update rollback and apology, I have faith they will........hopefully.

Really though, the worst part for me is the level of derision some players have for people who are complaining about this as if online requirements for single player games is not only okay, but anyone who has a problem with it is just being an idiot or an entitled baby.

One of the most popular negative reviews for the game had a reply that basically said "Well if it doesn't work offline, then just go online."

I truly think this mentality may be a result of the contentious Epic vs Steam fan battle, again exemplified by a review of Control which literally just have double middle fingers saying "F*ck you Epic!", leading to steam fans blindly defending any shortcomings of the Steam version release that may make epic look better.

For one final review reference, someone literally said in defense of the non-functional offline mode, and I was amazed by this, that Steam is an online focused platform, and if you want to play Control offline, just go torrent it. Yes, because Pirating the game is the answer and should be encouraged.
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Weaver Sep 1, 2020 @ 7:43pm 
It's 100% A Steam intended Feature.
Last edited by Weaver; Sep 1, 2020 @ 7:43pm
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aplethoraof Sep 1, 2020 @ 10:32pm 
Considering that it'll be released on GoG in a few days - it is probably a Steam thing.
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Zagreus Sep 2, 2020 @ 1:51am 
Originally posted by Charlaell Psykiros:
Really though, the worst part for me is the level of derision some players have for people who are complaining about this as if online requirements for single player games is not only okay, ...

Yeh, also even there are GOG alternative coming up (and another alternativeavailable), a disparity between different stores regarding being able to play a single playere game (with no online features to boot with) offline should not be dictated at which store you bought it.

Sometimes I bring my rig over to a friend to plug into the tv (with no WiFi or Ethernet Cable access) and we enjoy playing gaqmes, taking turns wioth that and just talking and unwinding...

We were both pretty stoked to get CONTROL running, which is now become a "meh" sentiment...

I really hope the devs will / can / are willing to fix that.

Originally posted by aplethoraof:
Considering that it'll be released on GoG in a few days - it is probably a Steam thing.

Hooray for unnecessary steam features...
Last edited by Zagreus; Sep 2, 2020 @ 1:55am
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Zagreus Sep 2, 2020 @ 9:00am 
Well, color me suprised:

https://steamcommunity.com/app/870780/discussions/0/2943620809068161599/

Would have been nice if this was from the get go, but alas... I'd rather take a patched version than abandonware...
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Irrapture Sep 2, 2020 @ 9:14am 
Check the pinned posts on the Control discussions.

PATCH NOTES
* Control can now be played offline on Steam.
* Removed redundant developer info from the window title bar
* AWE content and opening mission will unlock properly when importing save files from the Epic Games Store version of the game.
* Fixes to Japanese localization
* The Foundation: Fixed a bug that could potentially prevent players from completing side missions
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Zagreus Sep 2, 2020 @ 9:18am 
Originally posted by Irrapture:
Check the pinned posts on the Control discussions.

[...]

You mean the topic I *gasp* linked to in my latest comment... you don't say... Though until the issue is not resolved, it is not a title I would install right now if the patch can't be deployed either...
Last edited by Zagreus; Sep 2, 2020 @ 9:19am
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space Sep 2, 2020 @ 9:22am 
Originally posted by Weaver:
It's 100% A Steam intended Feature.
it's an unintended oversight.
Last edited by space; Sep 2, 2020 @ 9:23am
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Irrapture Sep 2, 2020 @ 9:27am 
Originally posted by Kamen Rider Floh:
Originally posted by Irrapture:
Check the pinned posts on the Control discussions.

[...]

You mean the topic I *gasp* linked to in my latest comment... you don't say... Though until the issue is not resolved, it is not a title I would install right now if the patch can't be deployed either...

Cool, literally wait like 3 days
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Zagreus Sep 2, 2020 @ 9:33am 
Originally posted by Irrapture:
Cool, literally wait like 3 days

That might not be an option for some and thus still a valid warning.
Last edited by Zagreus; Sep 2, 2020 @ 9:33am
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Irrapture Sep 2, 2020 @ 9:34am 
Originally posted by Kamen Rider Floh:
Originally posted by Irrapture:
Cool, literally wait like 3 days

That might not be an option for some

Did they watch the video tape from the Ring or something?
Last edited by Irrapture; Sep 2, 2020 @ 9:35am
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Zagreus Sep 2, 2020 @ 9:40am 
Originally posted by Irrapture:
Originally posted by Kamen Rider Floh:

That might not be an option for some

Did they watch the video tape from the Ring or something?

Or maybe have a forced trip with no constant internet access, or internet access for only exorbitant prices. i.e. if you are working for the Navy the internet service while underway is rudimentary.

And still, if a SINGLE PLAYER with NO ONLINE FUNCTIONS requires an internet connection, that is shady as it can get.

But keep your cringy comments coming :)
Last edited by Zagreus; Sep 2, 2020 @ 9:48am
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Irrapture Sep 2, 2020 @ 9:42am 
Originally posted by Kamen Rider Floh:
Originally posted by Irrapture:

Did they watch the video tape from the Ring or something?

Or maybe have a forced trip with no constant internet access, or internet access for only exorbitant prices. i.e. if you are working for the Navy the internet service while underway.

And still, if a SINGLE PLAYER with NO ONLINE FUNCTIONS requires an internet connection, that is shady as it can get.

Bruh that was a joke.

And they're fixing it. Not sure what else there is to say.
Last edited by Irrapture; Sep 2, 2020 @ 9:43am
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Zagreus Sep 2, 2020 @ 9:45am 
Originally posted by Irrapture:
Bruh that was a joke.

And they're fixing it. Not sure what else there is to say.

Dude you jumped in, I literally just said (more or less), wait for the patch and don't buy if you can't deploy it, I am eager to play that game myself. From my POV, we are good.
Last edited by Zagreus; Sep 2, 2020 @ 9:47am
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