Ubisoft Offering Refunds on Steam-purchased From Dust Due to Persistent Internet Requirement

Ubisoft has begun offering refunds to gamers who purchased their copy of From Dust through Steam, the reason: the persistent Internet connection requirement.

Why? Because the company stated that it would not be a requirement to play the game, but apparently they lied or perhaps were unable to remove that requirement from the code prior to it being released or were unwilling. Either way, it’s poor form on their part to state one thing and then move forward with the game’s release. Perhaps they were hoping we wouldn’t notice?

Ubisoft has stated the a patch is forthcoming in a couple weeks that will remove the requirement.

Valve has been contacting purchasers saying that if you have not played the game or are unwilling to wait, as per Ubisoft’s request, they are to offer you a refund for the title and remove it from your libraries.