Ubisoft has revealed via its Twitter account that anyone who purchases the PC version of Driver: San Francisco will need to maintain a constant internet connection every time they play the game.
"PC version requires permanent internet connection," stated the tweet from an Ubisoft representative without much else of a reason.
This is a DRM (Digital Rights Management) strategy used by Ubisoft before, but the controversy it caused led the company to decide that its inclusion in future titles would be determined on a case-by-case basis. It appears Driver: San Francisco is one of the cases where the company deemed it necessary.
As for the console versions, those who purchase the game for the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 will be allowed to play the game offline. However, they will be required to use the new Ubisoft Passport, a one-time code entry, in order to access online multiplayer and bonus content.
After an upset gamer expressed his disappointment in the decision by Ubisoft regarding the PC version, a rep provided a strange response on Twitter in an attempt to ease the backlash.
"Bear in mind though that the PC version of DRVSF is released simultaneously to consoles," read the tweet.
[Twitter]
