Bethesda Removes Denuvo DRM from Ghostwire: Tokyo Under the Radar

Bethesda and Tango Gameworks have made a significant update to Ghostwire: Tokyo on PC, quietly removing the controversial Denuvo DRM technology from the game. This change, spotted by keen-eyed observers on SteamDB, arrives more than two years after the game's initial release, sparking curiosity among players about the motives behind this move.

Silent Update Sparks Speculation

The removal of Denuvo DRM came as part of an unannounced update that rolled out earlier today, catching many players by surprise. Despite the lack of official commentary or patch notes from the developers, the absence of Denuvo is likely to be welcomed by a portion of the gaming community.

While Denuvo serves to protect games from piracy, some players have criticized its implementation for potentially hindering performance and user experience, irrespective of a game's legitimacy.

A Quiet Evolution in Game Protection

Ghostwire: Tokyo originally launched without Denuvo DRM in 2022. However, approximately a year later, Bethesda and Tango Gameworks introduced the anti-piracy measure alongside a content update called Spider's Thread. The addition of Denuvo at that time raised questions among players about its necessity and impact on gameplay. With its sudden removal, players are left to wonder how this change will affect their experience beyond the absence of Denuvo.

This move follows Bethesda's previous decision to remove Denuvo from Doom Eternal, another of their flagship titles, in September last year. Meanwhile, Denuvo, the company behind the technology, recently announced new tools aimed at helping developers identify potential leaks of their games.