safeguards (DRM and others) Latest news (2)

Karol Laska, 15 August 2020, 17:54

More and more new titles are being supplied with Denuvo anti-piracy software. Marvel's Avengers and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 are the latest examples of such games.

Adrian Werner, 28 May 2020, 09:56

4A Games released a patch to the PC version of Metro Exodus, which removed the Denuvo DRM system from the game and fixed some technical bugs.

Jacob Blazewicz, 02 March 2020, 23:39

The PC version of Death Stranding is available in pre-order on Steam. As Valve's store reveals, the new game from Hideo Kojima will be coming to PC with the Denuvo anti-piracy security.

Paul Wozniak, 23 January 2020, 23:53

We learned that on day one, Resident Evil 3 will have DRM protection from Denuvo. For the time being it is not known whether, as was the case with the refreshed version of the second installment of the series and Resident Evil VII: Biohazard, the protection will be removed after some time.

Christian Pieniazek, 30 October 2019, 14:03

Yesterday we learned that EA games that will hit Steam will need Origin to run in the background. As it turns out, this requirement will apply only to selected titles, and the list will not include, for example, Apex Legends.

Paul Wozniak, 19 October 2019, 11:57

It turned out that yesterday's update to Control was flawed and had already been withdrawn. Thus the game works again without an internet connection and Steam Controller pad is compatible again.

Adrian Werner, 18 October 2019, 11:22

Patch 1.04 brought a lot of unpleasant surprises to the PC version of Control. It added a DRM system that forces online mode through the Epic Games Store client. It also broke compatibility with Steam Controller.

Konrad Serafinski, 13 October 2019, 21:12

Yesterday was International Day Against DRM. The main topic of this year's edition was digital rights, which hinder access to textbooks and scientific publications. The action was supported by GOG.com.

Jacob Blazewicz, 23 September 2019, 21:28

DSOG reports that Denuvo has disappeared from Batman: Arkham Knight in Epic Games Store. It was not necessary to wait long for Internet users to check whether the infamous anti-piracy protection actually affects the performance of the game.

Paul Wozniak, 21 August 2019, 19:03

Denuvo has announced the introduction of Mobile Game Protection security system for mobile production. This solution is to ensure the security of applications, and at the same time it is to be easy to implement.

Adrian Werner, 29 June 2019, 21:21

Bethesda Softworks has revealed that it will use Denuvo in Wolfenstein: Youngblood, a new installment of the FPS series that will be released on PC next month.

Adrian Werner, 17 May 2019, 10:54

We got to know the price and hardware requirements of the PC version of the JRPG Octopath Traveler. In addition, Square Enix revealed that the game would use the Denuvo DRM system.

Adrian Werner, 13 May 2019, 12:39

Sega announced that Total War: Three Kingdoms and Team Sonic Racing will use Denuvo anti-piracy protection.

Michael Kulakowski, 07 April 2019, 23:48

The PC version of the latest installment of Mortal Kombat, slated for release in late April, will employ the widely-hated Denuvo DRM.

Milosz Szubert, 31 January 2019, 22:27

Today we report of the removal of Denuvo from Hitman 2, the ability to turn off cross-play in Sea of Thieves and other news.

Jacob Blazewicz, 28 January 2019, 23:38

Capcom has removed the Denuvo DRM from Resident Evil VII: Biohazard and revealed the release date of the free DLC for Resident Evil 2.

Konrad Serafinski, 21 January 2019, 18:35

The release of Metro Exodus is approaching. Unfortunately, according to the latest information, the PC version of the game will have Denuvo security which is hated by players.

Michael Kulakowski, 07 January 2019, 14:07

The PC version of Resident Evil 2 Remake, which debuts on sale at the end of January, will have Denuvo security features which are hated by players. Here we go again.

Adrian Werner, 27 December 2018, 17:17

Interesting performance tests have appeared on the web, comparing games from Denuvo to no DRM versions. The technology has negative impact on game performance.

luckie, 10 July 2017, 14:11

Since its last update, Mass Effect: Andromeda is no longer protected by Denuvo. BioWare hasn't shared any announcement on that move, so we can't be 100% sure it was intentional.

luckie, 10 April 2017, 14:06

BioWare isn't giving up in their struggle against pirates. The studio decided to update Denuvo anti-tamper technology for Mass Effect: Andromeda to the latest version, only used by a couple of games.

luckie, 24 November 2016, 14:15

Two days after the game launched on GOG, Inside got an update that removes Denuvo system from the Steam version of the game.