When will Spore authenticate?
We authenticate your game online when you install and launch it the first time.
How often will the game have to re-authenticate?
Spore will re-authenticate when a player uses online features, downloads new content or a patch for their game.
Why even bother with this new process? It seems like a hindrance… will it benefit the players?
Yes, it will benefit players. The new system means you don't have to play with the disc in your computer. Losing discs can always be such a pain, so requiring players to authenticate online can be a huge benefit.
Will I be able to play on more than one computer?
Yes, you'll still be able to install and play on multiple computers.
Will I be able to play offline?
Yes, you’ll be able to play Spore offline.
What kind of gameplay experience can I expect online?
The online functionalities in Spore are so unique; they’re definitely some of the coolest features in the game. We hope that players will play online and share their creatures, buildings and vehicles with other players around the world. You never know kind of wacky new creatures people from your Buddies list have created. We can’t wait until our creative, passionate community starts sharing their creations!
We have posted up an FAQ regarding the DRM included in SPORE. This can be found
by clicking here