executable file size Archives

TrendTechie

March 4, 2025

Из Final Fantasy 16 убрали Denuvo — игра скоро появится на торрентах

Square Enix has removed the Denuvo anti-piracy protection from Final Fantasy 16 with a recent patch, reducing the game's executable file size by 253 megabytes. This change may lead to the emergence of pirated versions on torrent sites, prompting players to avoid downloading from unverified sources. Final Fantasy 16, launched on PlayStation 5 in 2023, has received over 20,000 reviews on Steam, with 79% positive feedback, and is scheduled for a PC release in 2024.

AppWizard

October 30, 2024

Homeworld 3 ditches controversial Denuvo, the latest in a line of PC games to drop the DRM

Homeworld 3 has removed Denuvo DRM protection, which has been positively received by the gaming community. This change was noted by Neowin, highlighting a reduction in the game's executable file size from around 400MB due to the removal of Denuvo, and the absence of Denuvo on its Steam page. The game, developed by Blackbird Interactive and published by Gearbox, was released in May 2024 and received a mixed reception, especially regarding its storyline. The removal of Denuvo is part of a trend, as other games like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Resident Evil Village, PayDay 3, Doom Eternal, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard have also eliminated Denuvo. This decision is often made after a game's initial sales phase to mitigate piracy risks. Homeworld 3's removal of Denuvo is seen as a strategic move to improve its reputation ahead of a significant update scheduled for November.