Capcom's Resident Evil mobile ports now require internet connection to play
The Resident Evil ports on mobile now require an internet connection to play, prompting players to refuse the latest update - or even seek refunds.
As shared on the iOSGaming subreddit, the latest update from Capcom for Resident Evil 7, Resident Evil 4, and Resident Evil Village states: "Due to changes to the startup process, an internet connection is now required when starting this app".
It's unclear exactly why an internet connection is needed, though players are speculating it could be for DRM checks, or simply data collection.
Arguably, one of the benefits of mobile gaming is being able to play anywhere, but that's somewhat negated by the need for an internet connection - even if only for startup.
Responding to the reddit post, many players will now seek a refund, though they fear there won't be a significant backlash due to the low sales of the games.
At the time, Resident Evil 7 was estimated to have been bought by fewer than 2000 people since its launch earlier that month, following the low sales of Resident Evil 4 and Village.
