Capcom caused outrage among fans by reportedly integrating the DRM (Digital Rights Management) Enigma Protector into some of their older titles. Steam users, particularly those of RE 4 and DMC 3, reported updates that implement the DRM.

Capcom Implementation of DRM Enigma Protector Causes Trainwreck

DRM Enigma Protector Reportedly Prevents Modding and Impacts Gameplay Fluidity

The news, initially shared on Twitter(X) by PC_Focus, sparked a negative response from the gaming community. Enigma Protector faced criticism for potentially preventing modding capabilities, and reportedly introducing performance issues in games. Although the extent of these problems is yet to be clarified, early reports suggest a noticeable impact on gameplay fluidity.

The DRM Enigma Protector is understood to disable the use of external programs like Cheat Engine, however, it has been linked to a reduction in framerates and stuttering, with reports indicating a decrease of 10-16 frames per second. The affected games reported to have been affected by the implementation of the DRM include popular titles like Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil Revelations, and Devil May Cry 3.

Capcom Claims Modding is "No Different Than Cheating"

Capcom has not provided an official statement explaining the addition of Enigma Protector to these games. However, it aligns with the company's previous stance on mods. In Capcom's RE:2023 Anti-cheat and Anti-Piracy Measures in PC Games Recommendations for In-House Production, mods are classified as "cheats" unless officially sanctioned.

The company stated, "For the purposes of anti-cheat and anti-piracy, all mods are defined as cheats. That is to say that mods that are not officially supported by the game are impossible to distinguish from cheat tools, implementation-wise."

The company emphasized the potential challenges posed by mods that may be either malicious or buggy, leading to increased workloads for Capcom's support centers. Likewise, Capcom expressed disinterest in supporting them, emphasizing their potential harm that could lead to "reputational damage" for the company.

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Mods are no different than cheating, according to Capcom
Steam Community thread
Capcom doesn't seem to like mods, with one programmer saying it's like 'cheating'

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