All articles tagged with #denuvo
Capcom removed Denuvo DRM from Dragon's Dogma 2 ahead of the Dark Arisen expansion, with unconfirmed reports of Enigma possibly replacing it. The accompanying patch overhauls the UI, adds QoL features, and tweaks vocations and enemies as the expansion launches October 9.
Voices38 cracked Denuvo on Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced about a month after its July 9 release, following a shorter 11‑day gap with the prior crack on Crimson Desert; the remake overhauls combat, stealth, and naval mechanics, adds new story content and officers, enables underwater exploration, and brings quality‑of‑life improvements while running smoothly on PC with ray tracing; the piece also notes a growing trend of publishers removing Denuvo from many titles.
Ahead of the July 9 release, a playable build of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced leaked, revealing new content and environments not shown in trailers; the remake uses Denuvo DRM, which has been bypassed by pirates, raising concerns about spoilers and embargoed reviews.
Denuvo DRM was added to IO Interactive’s 007 First Light just six days before its May 27 release, prompting some buyers to cancel pre-orders due to performance fears and intrusive protections, with backlash on Steam and Reddit over late DRM disclosure.
Dodi Repacks, one of the most prolific pirate game repackers, said in a Roadmap update that they’re stepping back to marry and pursue a law degree, sharing personal blog details that elicited mixed reactions from fans online.
A purported Subnautica 2 build and screenshots have circulated online two days before its May 14 early access release, with the leak’s origin unclear but pointing to the Denuvo cracking group DenuvOwO. The episode unfolds amid a high-profile legal dispute between Unknown Worlds and Krafton over the game’s delay and payout.
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight briefly went live early for some Xbox players via Walmart pre-orders, while the PC version on Steam uses Denuvo DRM, which may affect performance; some users managed to access the full game for a few hours before access was restricted.
Cracking forums, including CrackWatch, claim all non-VR Denuvo-protected games have been bypassed using a Hypervisor exploit that runs below the OS. Capcom’s Pragmata was cited as recently bypassed ahead of its launch. Irdeto says it’s developing countermeasures that won’t move Denuvo below the OS, but publishers may still face revenue impact (up to about 20% in the first week) until new protections land, effectively creating an open season for affected titles.
A hypervisor-based bypass of Denuvo DRM prompted the company and its parent Irdeto to announce updated security versions and a new online check requiring verification every two weeks for affected games; FitGirl claimed the bypass makes all single-player Denuvo games cracked, with NBA 2K25/26 and Marvel's Midnight Suns cited as examples; officials insist the changes won't impact performance and will not run in Ring -1, though the DRM raises ongoing debates about ownership and preservation as anti-piracy measures evolve.
Hackers claim they bypassed Denuvo DRM using a new HVB bypass, effectively cracking games; in response, 2K is introducing 14-day online check-ins with fixed offline tokens for PC titles like NBA 2K25, NBA 2K26, and Marvel’s Midnight Suns to require periodic online verification.
PC piracy researchers say Denuvo’s anti-tamper protection is effectively defeated via unsigned hypervisor bypasses, making all known Denuvo-protected PC games crackable or bypassable. The breakthrough, led by groups like DenuvOwO and Voices38, means even recent releases circulate freely; Irdeto is pursuing countermeasures, but the list of uncracked titles reportedly shrinks, with only a few VR titles potentially holding out.
Crimson Desert will include Denuvo DRM on its PC Steam release, added just days before launch and sparking debate over potential performance impacts despite strong pre-release hype and a large wishlist.
Borderlands 4's launch on Steam is highly successful in terms of player numbers but is marred by widespread performance problems, including crashes, stuttering, and hardware compatibility issues, leading to mixed reviews. The game’s optimization appears to be problematic, possibly due to Unreal Engine 5 and DRM software, with some players experiencing improvements after hardware upgrades and driver updates, while others face ongoing issues. A recent patch may have introduced new problems, prompting calls for further updates.
Irdeto, the developer of Denuvo anti-piracy software, has unveiled TraceMark for Games, a new watermark technology that allows game developers to track down leaks back to the original source. This tool aims to discourage leakers from leaking sensitive information by adding a unique ID to game files, which can be visible or invisible. Combined with Denuvo's Anti-temper product, TraceMark provides additional security measures for game developers during the pre-release phase, helping to protect their creative and financial investments.
Warner Bros has added Denuvo anti-tamper tech to the upcoming game Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League just 10 days before its release, sparking controversy among PC gamers. The move has raised concerns as the publisher had not previously disclosed this information, leading to skepticism about the game's quality and performance. This last-minute addition of Denuvo contrasts with other publishers like Square Enix and Capcom, who typically list it in advance and often remove it from their titles later. Despite the lack of review codes, media outlets plan to provide PC performance analysis after the game's release.