: A fast-paced shooter that became a major talking point for security teams.
A cracker known as emerged as the new dominant force in Denuvo cracking, following in the footsteps of the now-inactive Empress. Voices38 has systematically removed Denuvo from many titles, including older games like:
As we progress through 2025, the technology continues to evolve, finding its way into major AAA releases while quietly being removed from older titles. This comprehensive guide tracks every major game utilizing Denuvo in 2025, analyzes its performance impact, and looks at how the anti-tamper landscape is shifting. Complete List of Major Games Using Denuvo in 2025
| Game Title | Developer | Release Date (2025) | Denuvo Status | |------------|-----------|---------------------|----------------| | Assassin’s Creed: Codename Hexe | Ubisoft Montreal | March 14, 2025 | Active | | FIFA 26 | EA Sports | February 28, 2025 | Active | | Total War: Warhammer 40k | Creative Assembly | April 4, 2025 | Active | | Hollow Knight: Silksong | Team Cherry | January 23, 2025 | Active (launch) | | Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater | Konami | March 28, 2025 | Active |
As we look back at the 2024 and 2025 gaming cycles, it's clear that Denuvo remains the industry standard for securing multi-million-dollar investments. Titles from heavyweight studios often require multi-layered protection to ensure that physical cracking groups cannot bypass digital storefronts.
The debate over Denuvo's impact on frame rates and system resource usage continued unabated in 2025. While Irdeto, Denuvo's parent company, has consistently stated that the technology does not affect performance when implemented correctly, many players and some benchmarks suggest otherwise.
Removed roughly one year post-launch following standard Capcom protocol.
The following table lists major PC games released in 2025 that have been confirmed to include Denuvo anti-tamper protection. Data is sourced from official Steam pages and publisher announcements.
Before diving into the raw data, it is important to note how Denuvo has evolved this year. Previously, many believed that a game would lose Denuvo 6 to 12 months post-release. In 2025, however, publishers are holding onto the DRM longer than ever.
The lifespan of Denuvo in a game is often finite. Because Irdeto operates on a subscription-based licensing model, publishers frequently remove the anti-tamper software after a game has been on the market for a year or two. This eliminates ongoing licensing fees and provides a goodwill boost to the PC community.
With that context, here is the curated list.
(Shift Up / Sony) – Upon migrating from console to PC in 2025, this visually stunning action title integrated Denuvo to maximize its debut Windows revenue.
As one cracker noted, "Denuvo games are becoming increasingly difficult to crack" . But if 2025 taught us anything, it's that the cat-and-mouse game is far from over. Expect continued escalation on both sides throughout 2026.
The most recent version of the "VBS.cmd" script is reportedly easier to use and game-agnostic.
Yes. Most Denuvo implementations require periodic online re-authentication, meaning you cannot play indefinitely without an internet connection.
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