Bethesda Confirms No Denuvo DRM for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
In the modern gaming landscape, many major AAA titles on PC often incorporate Denuvo, a digital rights management (DRM) solution aimed at combatting piracy. While this anti-piracy strategy has proven effective in preventing game theft, it has garnered a significant amount of criticism from gamers who report associated performance issues. Nevertheless, Bethesda is taking a different route with its upcoming title, *Indiana Jones and the Great Circle*.
Clarification on Denuvo’s Involvement
This announcement comes as a response to speculation regarding the addition of Denuvo to the game for its Steam version. Bethesda’s official channels swiftly clarified that *Indiana Jones and the Great Circle* will not feature Denuvo after all. The confusion arose from a report citing internal changes to the game data on Steam, which suggested that Denuvo was included as a last-minute update. In reality, it was only part of the review builds aimed at preventing leaks, according to the company.
Official Statement from Bethesda
“Indiana Jones and the Great Circle does not include Denuvo. It was only in review builds for leak precautions,” Bethesda stated. This confirmation aligns the game with a growing trend among high-profile releases that are opting out of the Denuvo DRM system.
Trends in the Gaming Industry
In recent months, several notable titles have removed Denuvo following their launch. For instance, *Star Wars Jedi: Survivor* and *Homeworld 3* both eliminated Denuvo in post-launch updates. Other games, including BioWare’s *Dragon Age: The Veilguard* and Warhorse Studios’ *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, also chose to launch without this DRM solution.
Performance Concerns with Denuvo
Although Denuvo has been effective in thwarting piracy, players have raised legitimate concerns regarding its impact on game performance. Reports indicate that certain implementations of the DRM can result in decreased frame rates and overall smoothness, leading to a less enjoyable gaming experience.
System Requirements and Launch Details
Given the ambitious nature of *Indiana Jones and the Great Circle*, the title’s system requirements are notably stringent, demanding ray-tracing-capable hardware to deliver optimal performance. The game is set to launch on December 9 across platforms, including Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a simultaneous release on Xbox Game Pass for subscribers.
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