Redfall was given a release date during the Xbox Bethesda event last week, but it turns out there could be significant downsides to the multiplayer portion of the game. As confirmed by Bethesda, the game will be “always online” even when you’re playing in single-player, which could raise concerns as to the longevity of the game and how long you can actually play it for.
Redfall will require an internet connection for its always online play
As stated in the official FAQ:
“A persistent online connection is required for single-player and co-op. A Bethesda.net account is required.”
This means that Redfall joins the infamous Always-On DRM list of games that includes Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, Forza Horizon, Gran Turismo 7, and more.
The main concern with DRM of this nature is the potential that eventually servers could be completely removed, which would render the games completely unplayable. This leads to a loss of investment and especially a loss of a product that the player has paid for. It also means that players need their console to always be connected to the internet, even if they wish to play Redfall offline.
It remains to be seen exactly how this will play out for Redfall, since the game has the potential to last for years from release.
In other news, Metal Gear Rising Revengeance 2 may have been teased.
