There was major backlash a while ago, in which fans of Deathloop were convinced DRM was the cause of major performance issues on the PC version.
But the results in this instance show that the cracked version and retail version of the game runs exactly the same.ĭespite the controversy, Denuvo is still used in major titles such as Back 4 Blood. This particular benchmark test was only done for approximately ten minutes in each setting, according to the report, so perhaps further testing is required. This means that Denuvo and other anti-tamper tech is likely still running in the background.ĭenuvo has been known to cause video game outages in the past, so it's understandable that people would want it to not be part of the gaming experience. One possible reason for this is that the crack bypasses all the DRM software, five in total for the game, rather than remove it entirely. With some big studios deciding to remove Denuvo post-launch, it would seem a little strange that Watch Dogs Legion wouldn't perform any better. RELATED: New Intel Alder Lake CPUs are Incompatible With Some Denuvo DRM Gamesĭuring the benchmark test, it transpired that, despite DRM being known to affect performance in games, there is practically no difference between the cracked version of the game and the official build. However, it turns out that the 2020 hacker action title does not follow suit.
After all, games like Resident Evil Village and Shadow of the Tomb Raider were seen to be running significantly better, with reduced stuttering and improved framerates.
With that, another benchmark test has been conducted after it turned out that Watch Dogs Legion has had its DRM bypassed through a Denuvo crack.Īccording to a recent report from DSO Gaming, which actually performed the test, when the anti-tamper software was cracked a few days ago, there was an assumption that Watch Dogs Legion would run better. In fact, some games have had the likes of Denuvo removed, and tests have shown that the game runs better.
While Ubisoft claims third-party applications drag down game performance, it's generally accepted that anti-cheat and anti-piracy methods built into releases is a major cause of PC stuttering during play. It's safe to say that many people find DRM software, such as Denuvo, a bit of a burden on gaming.