The popular horror game series Resident Evil has been facing a fiasco with its iOS version. After struggling with low sales numbers, the game is now back in the spotlight due to an unexpected development. Developer Capcom, in its latest update, made it mandatory for players to have an internet connection to launch the games. Here are the details…
Resident Evil players are furious
This change, revealed in an announcement shared on the r/iosgaming subreddit, affects the iOS versions of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Resident Evil Village, and Resident Evil 4. The patch notes mention, “Due to changes in the launch process, an internet connection is now required when starting the application.”
This sudden change has led to a significant amount of disappointment among players. Many users are expressing their intent to request refunds from Apple. However, some believe that given the already low sales numbers for the iOS ports, the backlash might remain limited.
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While the internet connection is only required during the game’s launch, this goes against the core of the mobile gaming experience. After all, the purpose of such games is to give players the freedom to play anywhere and anytime. Considering that an internet connection is not always available globally, this new requirement is seen as a serious restriction.
It’s unclear whether Capcom will reconsider this decision following the reactions. However, given the games’ poor sales performance, it’s speculated that the company is unlikely to reverse this change.
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