http://bugs.winehq.org/show_bug.cgi?id=30822
--- Comment #11 from Berillions berillions@gmail.com 2012-06-05 10:34:20 CDT --- (In reply to comment #10)
From support page:
«Initial activation requires internet connection and a valid Rockstar Social Club account (13+ to register); Online play requires log-in to Rockstar Social Club (13+); software installation required including GameShield® IronWrap®; DirectX and Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86).»
https://www.rockstarwarehouse.com/Product.aspx?pSKU=GAME-MAX3&vSKU=RS-7-...
It's the same protection used for L.A. Noir, rated garbage :(
So there is no possibility to support this protection in Wine ? :( It's possible to request a demo for GameShield... If a Wine dev could help. :)