TheResident Evilseries has three ports available oniOS:Resident Evil 4,7, andVillage. Previously,players could enjoy these games offlineon theirAppledevices. However,a recent updatenow requires users tostay connected to the internet to play.
This change was first noticed by users on theiOS gaming subreddit(viaThe Gamer), where the update notes explicitly state, “Due to changes to the startup process, an internet connection is now required when starting this app.”
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Players are advised to avoid updating the appif they wish to continue playing offline.This advice has gained tractionon the subreddit, with many users urging others to skip the update to preserve offline gameplay.
Some customers, frustrated by the sudden change, have begunconsidering seeking refundsand are sharing tips on how to request one successfully.
This shows a dissatisfaction among players who feel that the mandatory internet connection is a step too far.
Resident Evil iOS Ports Are Struggling
TheResident Evilgames on iOS have not been a major success for eitherCapcomor Apple. Despite the release of various AAA titles on iOS,sales figures have been underwhelming.
According to data frommobilegamer.biz,Resident Evil 4has sold only 7,000 copies,Village5,750 copies, andResident Evil 7a mere 2,000 copies.
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Several factors contribute to these low sales.Only a few high-end iOS devices are compatiblewith these AAA titles, limiting their potential audience.
Moreover, playing a console or PC-quality game on a mobile device often doesn’t offer the best experience, which further discourages potential buyers.
The pricing of these games, which is not significantly cheaper than their console counterparts, also plays a role in their poor performance.
The new internet connection requirement only adds to these challenges, further alienating potential players and exacerbating the already sluggish sales.
Despite these setbacks, there are still plans to port more games to iOS,includingResident Evil 2. However, given the current state of things, the future of these ports appears uncertain.
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