Darkspore requires an internet connection to play the game, which EA says is not intended as a DRM mechanism. Much like Diablo 3, Darkspore requires players to be online even if playing the game solo. Items and experience that are earned in the game are stored on EA’s online servers to be used in online gameplay.
Recently, “Error 3” has been popping up in the game, which prevents players from saving any changes made on their heroes. It's a server-side issue and players will have to wait for it to be resolved.
Official Forum Response:
Darkspore is no longer developed. It is for almost all intents & purposes an abandoned title. If you cannot play the game & have flicked through technical issues for any fixes, then contact EA Customer Support; especially if it regards CD-Keys or refunds.
Error 73003 has gone unfixed & remains an issue.
Error Code 3 has arisen for the majority/all & remains an issue.
If you got darkspore, create a support ticket. They will offer a discount on a game at first. Say you do not agree, how they want to earn more money over you with that discount as that is still giving EA profit rather than solving my actually issue here. Or say something in the likes of "So I can buy another game that I can't play?" and they offer a free game completely. (They usually offer Dead Space 3 nowadays or Simcity)
