It Appears Capcom is Serious About its Anti-modding Stance

The most aggrieved party, the players, have expressed frustration with Capcom's approach, particularly regarding the impact on single-player games where modding is generally seen as less problematic. The gaming community has long embraced mods, which often add new features or customization options to games. Capcom's aggressive anti-modding stance, coupled with the implementation of DRM that affects game performance, has sparked a debate about the rights of players to modify and enjoy games they've purchased.

Furthermore, Capcom's recent presentation on anti-piracy tools suggests an even more concerted effort to prevent the modding, cheating, and piracy of its titles. This strategy may extend to future games, such as the upcoming Dragon's Dogma sequel and Monster Hunter Wilds, potentially influencing the modding community's ability to interact with these titles​​.

The situation highlights a broader issue in the gaming industry, where publishers often make post-release changes to its games, which, more often than not, can and have negatively impacted player experience. This includes adding DRM to older titles, potentially breaking mods, and altering the game in ways that deviate from the original purchase. It raises questions about ownership and control over digital content, especially when updates are forced automatically through platforms like Steam​​​​​​.

Capcom's recent moves against modding represent a significant shift in the company's policy, affecting both the performance of its games and the modding community's engagement with them. This has led to a larger conversation about the rights of gamers to modify and enjoy their purchased content, reflecting the complex relationship between publishers, digital platforms, and players in the gaming industry.

Now that Capcom has started on its DRM campaign, who's to say it won't start increasing the prices of its AAA titles?