WTF is this crap, CD Projekt?

Witcher 2 has SecuROM

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Ok, so I've read recently that Witcher 2 is DRM-Free only on GOG.com (and probably retail). I checked and found out that GamersGate & Impulse versions both have SecuROM!!! WTF is this crap CD Projekt? Where's your loyal altitude to gamers? If you wanna people buy your game via GOG then you probably should make it GOG exclusive.

P.S. There's also no "DRM-Free" sign on D2D.

P.P.S. The game is still "DRM-Free" on GamesPlanet but probably it's an outdated info.

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Reply #1 from Demigod Forums Top

It could be like the Dragon Age 2 thing.

There is a version of SecuROM that just checks release date type stuff - it prevents you from playing the game early.  After that it goes away and doesnt do anything.  It is NOT the root kit version of SecuROM, its a completely different program made by the same company that unfortunately has the same name.

Thats speculation on my part, but given the "no DRM" statements being made by everybody, its a good bet I think. 

Reply #2 from Sins Forums Top

This is odd. i remember seeing the "no-drm" sign in D2D for TW2. I guess its really just a release date check.

 

edit: looks like only the gog version is safe to be drm-free. Publisher might force drm on it in other shops.

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Reply #3 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting Bodyless, reply 2
This is odd. i remember seeing the "no-drm" sign in D2D for TW2. I guess its really just a release date check.

 

edit: looks like only the gog version is safe to be drm-free. Publisher might force drm on it in other shops.
End of Bodyless's quote

Sorely tempted to cancel my pre-order to send a message that this kind of crap isn't tolerable.

Then again these guys did such a good job on the first game that I want to support them. Sigh. I'm sure some moron in management is responsible.

Reply #4 from Sins Forums Top

Didn't the first game ship with DRM, which was then patched out? And the extended edition shipped without, I guess.. 

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

Someone at Stardock can confirm if this is final or there is still chance for a DRM-free release?

Reply #6 from Elemental Forums Top

I thought this was an interesting twist. 

I wonder if its some type of experiment: will people buy the game sans DRM over one packed w/ DRM? They really should allow other retailers to provide the game sans DRM and offer discounts on other games within GOG's catalogue to entice people to join GOG.

I have already pre-ordered Witcher 2 from CD Projekt and I don't think this would change my mind. I was always going to buy this from them - GOG is too awesome not to support (except for the "going out of business" stunt they pulled).

Reply #7 from Sins Forums Top

Well, there is this which makes it sound like a one-time verification like DA2, but I guess only time will tell:

http://tgnforums.stardock.com/385269

In response to rumors about The Witcher 2 DRM, the following has been posted in the official forum:

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