Denuvo's Enhanced Security and Middleware Partnership Bolster Nintendo Switch Game Development

Security software company Denuvo has become the first security partner to join the Nintendo Developer Portal, offering its protection technology to Switch developers. Denuvo's Nintendo Switch Emulator Protection is designed to block PC emulation of Switch games, preventing piracy and increasing revenue for studios during the game launch window. Nintendo has been actively trying to prevent Switch emulation on PC, issuing DMCA takedown requests to remove homebrew tools like Lockpick. Denuvo's integration seamlessly into the build toolchain and adds code checks to block gameplay on emulators.