Inside drops Denuvo Anti-Tamper

The latest update for Inside, an intriguing platformer from Limbo creators PlayDead Studios, removes Denuvo Anti-Tamper software from the Steam version. This move is most likely caused by the recent release of the game on GOG, a digital store known for selling DRM-free PC games. Logic suggests that since any potential pirates have now access to an unsecured version of the game, there is no longer a need for paying Denuvo creators – they charge about 0.15 euro for each game copy sold. Either way, Denuvo surely served its purpose, as Inside hasn’t been cracked since the release in July 2016.

Unlike classic DRM, Denuvo simply prevents tampering with a game’s exe files. So far, this proved to be one of the most successful anti-piracy methods in history. The games secured by this system either took very long to crack or still remain uncrackable, including, but not limited to Hitman, Need for Speed, Mirror’s Edge Catalyst and DOOM. More and more developers use Denuvo, but the system also arouses controversies among players who object to any anti-piracy measures. Some even say that Denuvo might see the end of game piracy within a couple of years.