When the game later launched on Steam on October 18, 2022, it arrived with standard Steam DRM. This version was also quickly circumvented using Steam emulators by groups like CHRONOS .
Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time was famously cracked within of its initial PC release on the Battle.net platform. Crash Bandicootв„ў 4: It’s About Time Crack Status
The inclusion of always-online DRM was heavily criticized because the game features only local couch co-op and competitive modes, requiring players to be physically present rather than online. Players reported being kicked out of their single-player sessions during server outages or if their own internet flickered. When the game later launched on Steam on
A hacker going by the handle Empress released a bypass for the online requirement on March 27, 2021, just one day after the game's PC launch. This crack reportedly involved replacing a single file to eliminate the mandatory Battle.net handshake. The inclusion of always-online DRM was heavily criticized