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Crimson Desert Confirms Denuvo DRM Ahead of March 19 PC Launch

Pearl Abyss says pre-release benchmarks used the same DRM to represent expected launch performance.

Overview

  • Crimson Desert’s Steam and SteamDB listings now note Denuvo Anti-Tamper with a five-device-per-day activation limit.
  • Pearl Abyss states that all published benchmark videos, including Digital Foundry’s, were captured with the launch Denuvo implementation.
  • Players reacted negatively to the late disclosure, with posts on Steam and Reddit citing preorder cancellations and trust concerns.
  • Denuvo’s real-world performance impact remains unproven for this title, and many PC users plan to wait for post-launch tests and reviews.
  • Recent comparisons point to Denuvo-protected releases like Resident Evil Requiem running smoothly, underscoring that outcomes vary by implementation.