In light of the recent malware and ransomware attacks, including WannaCry, MindArk has performed a comprehensive review of its security policies and procedures. In order to ensure an appropriate level of account security for our customers, MindArk ... Source
aha...but this doesnt mean EU wont run on XP anymore, does it ? Just no support anymore, right ? Ah, who cares...
But you can get your gun back now, only half a mio and you make it back in 2 years GUARANTEED! (Just saying, they're not the only ones bullshitting...)
Jumping of the XP train in 2017 = a comprehensive review of its security policies and procedures...in MAs world. Or did they just want to land a hit using the buzzwords WannyCry and Entropia together ?
From a software perspective, this actually makes a lot of sense. Less stuff to have to maintain = less stuff that can break.
Also it means they can ditch DX9 (like they ever would...) Might ask my ex Crytek friend about that one later actually and if it would actually help in any way...