The PC version of Alpha Protocol will have DRM included to prevent piracy, but it’s some of the friendliest and most user customizable that we’ve seen. It looks like Sega tried to appeal to those who are anti-DRM as much as they could, while also trying to protect themselves against software piracy.
To quote the company:
“The system chosen for Alpha Protocol is Uniloc: SoftAnchor. The system will allow the user to activate Alpha Protocol online immediately out of the box and once activated the user never needs to worry about activating again. The activation can be used on a limited amount of PCs, and can be deactivated through our online servers allowing the user full control over their license – should they need to re-install, swap machines or suffer a catastrophic hardware failure on their normal PC.
In the future, SEGA will be releasing an unprotected patch of the game to alleviate any fears of not being able to play the game when the Uniloc servers won’t be around anymore.
We also do not use Steamworks – the Steam released version will use Uniloc DRM.
The PC version of Alpha Protocol uses an internet based licensing system. After installation, the user is required to enter a valid product registration code (license key) in order to begin playing the game. An internet connection is necessary to do this.
Your registration code, like the software and license that you purchased is your property. Please keep it in safe place and don’t give it out to others. We have endeavored to deploy a licensing system that is fair and does not inconvenience users. You can have the software installed on an unlimited number of computers and can actively use up to five installations at any one time. The software informs you if the installation you wish to use is not active and will guide you through the process of transferring licenses from those that are active with just a few mouse clicks.”
Alpha Protocol is a unique espionage RPG that applies a Mass Effect Western-RPG-style to a spy game framework. Here is the latest trailer. The game releases on June 1, 2010 in America and on May 28th in Europe for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.
Update: For more info on the game, check out our guides for the Alpha Protocol Achievements and Trophies List, Alpha Protocol Walkthrough and Alpha Protocol Codes and Tips Guide.