Crash Bandicoot 4 on PC requires a constant internet connection, despite having no online features
Always online requirements are often implemented as a form of DRM to prevent piracy. It doesn't appear to have helped in this case, however, as, according to Crackwatch.com, Crash Bandicoot 4 was cracked only a day after release. (We should also take this moment to remind readers that GBAtemp does not support or condone piracy, and any requests for or links to pirated content will be deleted and result in disciplinary action from the moderation team.)
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