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Capcom removes Denuvo from Dragon's Dogma 2 ahead of its new expansion
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Key Points:
- Capcom has removed the Denuvo digital rights management (DRM) software from Dragon's Dogma 2 ahead of the upcoming Dark Arisen expansion, which players view positively due to Denuvo's perceived negative impact on game performance.
- SteamDB changelogs confirm Denuvo's removal on September 2, though reports of a potential replacement DRM called Enigma remain unconfirmed.
- The main criticism of Denuvo centers on its alleged effects on frame rates and loading times, attributed more to its implementation than the DRM itself.
- Alongside removing Denuvo, Dragon's Dogma 2 received a major patch introducing UI improvements such as equipment filters, favorites, and enemy interaction icons to enhance quality of life.
- The update also brought extensive vocation changes, enemy behavior tweaks, and bug fixes to improve gameplay balance and quest functionality.
