Denuvo DRM reportedly fully cracked open, 2K apparently fights back with online checks
GamingOnLinux • • technology
Key Points:
- Denuvo DRM, once a robust anti-piracy solution, has reportedly been fully cracked in all non-VR games as of April 26, 2026, making it ineffective against piracy.
- The DRM has faced criticism for causing performance issues and restricting gameplay, particularly on Linux and SteamOS platforms.
- In response, publisher 2K Games has implemented a new DRM system requiring an online verification every 14 days in titles like NBA 2K25, NBA 2K26, and Marvel's Midnight Suns, which may inconvenience legitimate players.
- This shift towards frequent online checks, even for single-player games, signals a potential trend as traditional DRM methods like Denuvo lose effectiveness.
- GamingOnLinux.com is awaiting official comments from Denuvo and 2K Games to provide further updates on the situation.
