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Denuvo DRM removed from Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and everyone is wondering why

Earlier this month, the studios working on the Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis remake updated the game's entry in Steam's database. The update appears to remove Denuvo's anti-tamper technology, potentially marking a major change coming four months before the game's scheduled release on February 12, 2027. Read Entire Article

Denuvo DRM removed from Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and everyone is wondering why

Denuvo, a widely criticized copy-protection solution for PC games, has been removed from Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. The game, set to release on February 12, 2027, saw an update to its Steam database that appears to strip away Denuvo's anti-tamper technology. This move has left gamers celebrating, but many are left wondering why the developers decided to remove the DRM so close to the game's release.

Despite Denuvo's reputation for being universally disliked among PC users, many high-profile publishers still choose to implement it in their latest games. Some experts even speculate that the game's pre-orders might be poor, leading the publisher to remove Denuvo as a PR win. However, the reasons behind this decision remain unclear, as Denuvo continues its struggle against resourceful pirates and attempts to identify the mysterious developer behind recently released cracks.

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