Steam Down = No DBC17

[Shane109]

So apparently the PS4 version needs always online too. PSN is down for me, figured that even without net I'd be able to get in and play offline modes, but nope, stuck at the signing in screen. PC I understand but crippling the PS4 version too? Pretty disappointing.

 

[cricket_online]

So apparently the PS4 version needs always online too. PSN is down for me, figured that even without net I'd be able to get in and play offline modes, but nope, stuck at the signing in screen. PC I understand but crippling the PS4 version too? Pretty disappointing.

Agree with this. PSN is not the most reliable and you do get internet outage. I can understand such a DRM feature on PC but on it doesn't make sense for consoles. I would be gutted if psn network or internet goes down over a weekend when I generally play DBC 17.

 

[MattW]

So apparently the PS4 version needs always online too

It does not.

That's it trying to connect to the PSN server, failing and retrying. You can disconnect from the internet or sign out of PSN if you wanted to skip anything that was trying to connect to the network. It should also eventually give up retrying and just load, I'm not sure how many times it tries though.

 

[Deleted member 9102]

Blame the pirates, not the developer for this situation...

I'd rather have a PC version with restrictions and possible downtime than a nonexistent one.

Video games like this are not made out of the kindness of the developers hearts, they are investments on which they are trying to make a return, supporting people's livelihoods... Obviously if DRM is in place it is in an attempt to protect that investment in some way; to begrudge this and say "gah, should be on GOG... greedy stupid devs!" is very selfish and entitled.

If the DRM is cracked to the point that only paying customers are inconvenienced whilst pirates can play offline whenever they want... By all means complain because in that situation it's dumb. Right now though, this DRM is the sole reason we even have this game on PC; if it is cracked and the game ends up pirated, cricket gaming on PC is dead... Doesn't look like anybody else is getting involved any time soon.

 

[Shane109]

It does not.

That's it trying to connect to the PSN server, failing and retrying. You can disconnect from the internet or sign out of PSN if you wanted to skip anything that was trying to connect to the network. It should also eventually give up retrying and just load, I'm not sure how many times it tries though.

Appreciate the reply. It sat there trying for a good 5 minutes before I gave up. I had internet but no psn, didn't consider disconnecting completely.

 

[DemonicHuntsman]

Appreciate the reply. It sat there trying for a good 5 minutes before I gave up. I had internet but no psn, didn't consider disconnecting completely.

Can you put playstation into offline mode? Try that.

I have xbox and can go completely offline and it works.

 

[Shane109]

Can you put playstation into offline mode? Try that.

I have xbox and can go completely offline and it works.

No need now, PSN is back today.

 

[fanirama]

I don't mind it. I saw a youtube video yesterday where someone posted links to a crack and how to install DBC17 cracked version... Scumbags. This is why I support always online DRM.
How'd those people feel if someone stole things from their home?
Pirates are thieves and deserve punishment.