Physical copies of the upcoming Gothic remake will require a day one patch to play. The publisher confirmed this after early copies revealed the issue on May 22.
The Gothic remake's physical versions cannot be played without first downloading an update of around 5 GB. This applies to copies sent out early ahead of the June 5 launch on consoles and PC. The publisher stated that no permanent internet connection is needed after the initial download.
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Users on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles are reporting a new digital rights management system that imposes a 30-day validation timer on digital purchases made from March onward. Without an internet connection after the timer expires, licenses may be revoked, according to demonstrations by modders and preservationists. Sony has not issued a statement on the matter.
Tales of Berseria Remastered became available on February 26 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A day one update was released simultaneously to enhance the playing experience. The Steam version follows on February 27.
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Dragon's Dogma 2 has received a substantial update on Steam, increasing its download size from 65GB to 77GB. The patch coincides with the game's second anniversary and has sparked speculation about upcoming DLC from Capcom. Fans point to recent artwork as additional hints of new content.
New demonstrations confirm the 30-day internet check DRM affects both PS4 and PS5 digital games bought after March, as initially reported last week. Content creators replicated license blocks after offline simulations, while PlayStation Support has given conflicting answers. Sony remains silent.
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Xbox-published shooter Doom: The Dark Ages has had its Denuvo DRM protection bypassed by anti-DRM pirates. Reddit user voices38 announced the crack on March 13, marking it as the first 2025 game to have its DRM illicitly circumvented.
Following initial reports of a 30-day online validation for PS4 digital games, new tests confirm the requirement applies to PS5 as well. Spawn Wave demonstrated PS5 failure after CMOS battery removal, while PlayStation support agents give conflicting explanations. Sony remains silent on the anti-piracy measure.