"Ubisoft's infamous "Always On" DRM has been a controversial subject, as it requires the consumer to stay connected to the internet so they are always connected the Ubisoft authentication servers, and it's been a hassle for the consumers. There already was a way to circumvent this, but it was unreliable. Now, the final solution is out.

The guys at Skid Row claimed to have completely hacked it's way through the DRM, and it just requires a modified executable file and a crack. For now, the method only works on Assassin's Creed II for now, but it's probable that it will spread to every Ubisoft game that contains the DRM, such as Splinter Cell: Conviction, hitting the PC soon.

The hackers also released a statement with the files, taking shots at other hacker groups, and a cheap one at Ubisoft: "Thank you Ubisoft, this was quiete [sic] a challenge for us, but nothing stops the leading force from doing what we do. Next time focus on the game and not on the DRM. It was probably horrible for all legit users. We just make their lifes [sic] easier.". Click on the image above for the whole statement.

It's no surprise, really. It's always a matter of time until someone breaches a security system. Will this move by Skid Row end up with Ubisoft creating even worse DRM mechanisms, or it will end up in a truce?" (VGchartz.com).

I am against piracy,but Ubisoft treated everyone like a pirate,so I am happy about it. What about you?

DRM only stops ONE form of piracy. Average consumer friend sharing. That's it, that's all and that's all it will ever do. Mr Smith can't share his game with Mr John. Who are both not technical savvy, but like to play games. There will never be a DRM that will do better.

The best thing any company can do with DRM is to put in a minimal protection that has minimal costs and move on.

Seems there are only unhappy people so far...predictable actually...