Lords of the Fallen Takes a Stand Against Denuvo DRM
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The developers of the Soulslike game, Lords of the Fallen, have made a bold announcement, stating that they will never include Denuvo, a controversial digital rights management (DRM) software, in their game. This decision was made in response to a fan’s question about the game’s listing as using Denuvo on the YouTube channel Gameranx. The official Twitter account of Lords of the Fallen clarified, “We are pleased to confirm that Lords of the Fallen does not, and will never feature Denuvo.”
Denuvo is often used by game developers as a measure to protect against piracy and as an anti-cheat solution for multiplayer games. However, it has faced criticism for potentially hindering game performance and making it more difficult for players to access games with strict DRM.
This stance against Denuvo is a departure from the original Lords of the Fallen game released in 2014, which did incorporate Denuvo DRM. It sets Lords of the Fallen (2023) apart from other major releases this year, such as Street Fighter 6 and Lies of P, both of which confirmed the use of Denuvo shortly before their respective launches.
Interestingly, the developers of Payday 3, Starbreeze, removed Denuvo from their co-op heist shooter game just days before its release.
With this decision, Lords of the Fallen (2023) hopes to improve its reception among players. The game initially received Mostly Negative reviews on Steam due to technical issues. However, the developers have made efforts to address these problems in the game’s most recent patch and have provided a guide to help players troubleshoot common issues.
Beyond technical concerns, critics have had mixed opinions about the game’s “Soulslike” formula, questioning whether it brings enough freshness and polish. In our own review of Lords of the Fallen, our critic noted that while there are glimpses of a captivating adventure, the game is held back by numerous small annoyances, preventing it from ascending to the status of a Soulslike masterpiece.
The decision by Lords of the Fallen (2023) to distance itself from Denuvo DRM may pave the way for a more positive player experience and potentially improve the game’s reception. Only time will tell if this move pays off for the developers and if the game can overcome its previous challenges.
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