Nonsense. You need that stuff for localized releases. Allowing worldwide purchase of the English/US version (take it or leave it) is perfectly possible and is e

Nonsense. You need that stuff for localized releases. Allowing worldwide purchase of the English/US version (take it or leave it) is perfectly possible and is easier. Did you somehow miss how software or SaaS is sold these days? Worldwide? The real reason is probably something mentioned elsewhere here: distribution contracts already in place.