After losing every protected game it had, Denuvo now can't even survive launch day
Denuvo, a controversial DRM software, has faced significant challenges as it was recently cracked on the launch day of a game. This marks the first day-one crack since 2018, raising questions about the effectiveness of Denuvo in protecting games. As more titles become easily crackable, developers may need to reconsider their reliance on this DRM solution.
- ▪Gamers criticize Denuvo for negatively impacting performance and requiring online checks.
- ▪The new Lego Batman game was fully cracked on its release day, a significant event for DRM circumvention.
- ▪This incident has led to doubts about the future viability of Denuvo as a protective measure for game developers.
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