CD Drive
CD Drive
Undoubtedly not. The overwhelming number of players won’t own a disc for Andromeda. Physical checks used to be standard for PC titles, but digital delivery and online DRM now achieve the same outcome. I’m unsure how physical copies will be handled, but my last observation on physical PC game sales involved Dishonored 2. The box contained a DVD that barely fits any part of the game, a Steam code, and some printed items. I didn’t even remove the DVD from the package. It’s likely Andromeda follows a similar approach, using an Origin code instead. I suspect this isn’t about piracy or DRM, because we can already copy and share the game files even if you buy it directly from Origin. It seems more like a reflection of how much developers are willing to compromise for profit, and the reality is probably limited in today’s market. Most buyers prefer digital purchases. Also, Windows can fit on a 4 GB flash drive. New EA releases typically need at least a 64 GB drive, and installation sizes are increasing rapidly. Moreover, since Windows demands physical media, there’s a strong push to keep systems up-to-date.