CecilRousso
Member
No. You're getting the same version as everyone else. Steam + Denuvo.
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Sonic Mania Denuvo DRM cracked
- Thread starter Crimsonclaw111
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No. You're getting the same version as everyone else. Steam + Denuvo.
While it would be better if it didn't have Denuvo, to be fair it's about 99% likely you'd never even noticed it was there anyway and if you do have issues you can just refund it, so I don't think it's a huge deal. Still, they'd probably be smart to remove it pretty soon though, just to keep up the goodwill the game built up.
FanDeNintendo
Neo Member
I don't think so. Those keys are surely for the retail version of the game.
Wowfunhappy
Member
If Sonic Mania flat out isn't working in offline mode, that's really screwed up.
Denuvo itself does not enforce an online connection.
Denuvo itself does not enforce an online connection.
PhantomThief
Banned
Thx, submitted a complaint.
MulderYuffie
Member
it's okay bundle stars isn't even giving me my key anyways
That's harsh... You can tell they don't like it.
Done & done.
TheCongressman1
Member
Sure, don't let me play Sonic Mania offline, but you sure as hell allow Sonic 4 to be played offline...thanks...
This is the message I get. Looks like i can't get a refund from where I pre-purchased it (Bundle Stars) either.
Oh well, I have the Switch version now, so I'll just have to hope this bullshit gets removed at a later date and PC gets some cool mods in the future.
Even people at Sega don't agree with this move lol. This is partially why I respect Aaron Webber.
Tizoc
Member
Curiouser and curiouser esp with sega eu handling vanquish and bayonetta
daninthemix
Member
I have no problem with DRM but I DO have a problem with always online (or random online checks) that render the game inoperable if they don't pass.
I was thinking of buying the game after I cleared some back catalog. However if I cannot play the game offline, I will not buy the game. My internet can sometimes be unstable.
Wow. So now they decide to reveal that it has Denuvo? Literally hours from the game's release? That is deceptive and shady as hell. I'm apparently fucked since I bought and redeemed a Steam key from Bundle Stars (they're legit before you ask), because Steam's refund policy doesn't cover resold keys and Bundle Stars won't honor a revealed/redeemed key. Which is terrible because I never would have purchased this game if I had known it would have Denuvo.
I wonder if I have any kind of recourse. I'll be contacting Bundle Stars. Hopefully they can make an exception given the circumstances. This shit was literally forced on me without my knowledge and I am not happy.
I wonder if I have any kind of recourse. I'll be contacting Bundle Stars. Hopefully they can make an exception given the circumstances. This shit was literally forced on me without my knowledge and I am not happy.
What? SkySE has plenty of mods. Do you mean SKSE64?
So it has Denuvo + another DRM for always online?
As someone who got it from the same place I'm definitely interested in hearing if there's any success with this; it seems to be suggested that refunds aren't possible, but if they're making exceptions for this I'll definitely be trying it.
Oh, now I see the issue, with "Them", I was talking about "denuvo", not mods.
Sorry for the confusion, my bad.
Gotta fix that before it causes more issues ^^
Holy Order Sol
Member
double dipping still
nkarafo
Member
Just how many protection measures this thing has? Sure it has Denuvo but it appears like there's another one that doesn't let you play offline?
That's a nice cocktail of worthless garbage data for your PC to run.
Thanks Sega, i guess you don't want my money.
That's a nice cocktail of worthless garbage data for your PC to run.
Thanks Sega, i guess you don't want my money.
And then they will complain PC games don't sell very well.
Mechanized
Member
This is why the game was delayed. Are you serious.
Sega UK huh.
Take with a mountain of salt but I heard off the grapevine that this was Sega Europe's call, extremely last minute. Interesting that he linked to their website when referring to letting voices be heard by the right people. 🤔
OverturePT
Member
Delay and add denuvo. It's like they want the PC version to sell bad. Cool stuff, SEGA.
I sent them a message and am awaiting a response. I'm expecting the worst, but I'm hoping that they can work something out. Worst case is that I just don't play it until it eventually gets removed, if it ever does. Or I'll just run it in a virtual machine. lmao
Huge Succeeded
Banned
That's exactly how I feel rn
SoulUnison
Banned
A 2 week delay to implement DRM that increases wear and tear on user's machines for a 20$, 320 MB game?
Fuck you, Sega.
Denuvo is quite literally a punishment for paying customers.
You pay for the privilege of having your computer constantly work far harder than it needs to.
I'm downloading on Steam right now, but I have more than half a mind to get a refund and take my 20 dollars to the PS4.
Fuck you, Sega.
Denuvo is quite literally a punishment for paying customers.
You pay for the privilege of having your computer constantly work far harder than it needs to.
I'm downloading on Steam right now, but I have more than half a mind to get a refund and take my 20 dollars to the PS4.
Elfforkusu
Member
Dammit Sega
Not like this...
Not like this...
SparkleMotion
Member
Fucking Denuvo?
The Cowboy
Member
Aww, i was gonna double dip and get it on PC as well as my Switch - but I'll stick with just the switch version until this is patched out (if it ever is).
Poot Poot Splash
Member
Sonuva bitch!!!
Denuvo itself enforces periodic online checks.
SoulUnison
Banned
Wait, they delayed the game 2 weeks and there's problems with controller support?
What the fuck, Sega?
...So you're confused by the features of the DRM you specifically chose to implement? Right...
Someone in that comment section has said the game is already cracked.
Who the fuck is this DRM for if it's already busted on launch day?
Linkstrikesback
Member
Look, if you refund it and just buy the ps4 version, Sega won't care, because they're still getting your money.
Obviously lol. That's what I'm saying- leads credence to what I heard.
Hah, funnily enough a game I have that exact problem with is... Sega Rally Revo (bought via Direct2Drive).