Denuvo Aims to Clear Its Name: Independent Benchmarks Show DRM Doesn't Impact Game Performance

Denuvo, a controversial DRM anti-cheat software found in many PC games on Steam, has addressed public perception of its technology, stating that it is often seen as "evil" by the pirating community. Denuvo argues that its anti-piracy measures benefit both game publishers and players by protecting investments and enabling future game development. However, criticism of Denuvo stems from allegations of CPU usage and negative impacts on game performance, with DRM-stripped versions often outperforming those with Denuvo.