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September 6, 2026

Mortal Kombat 1’s Denuvo Has Been Cracked

Mortal Kombat 1 was cracked by voices38, bypassing its Denuvo anti-tamper protection, nearly three years after its release for PC in September 2023. The previous Denuvo-protected title to be cracked was Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced. Warner Bros has previously removed Denuvo from Mortal Kombat 11 and other titles, raising questions about similar actions for Mortal Kombat 1. Other publishers, including Square Enix and Capcom, have also removed Denuvo from various titles. KRAFTON, NEOWIZ, Gearbox, IO Interactive, Bethesda, and Bandai Namco have also eliminated Denuvo from their games.

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August 16, 2026

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced’s Denuvo Has Been Cracked

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced was released on July 9 and was cracked by voices38, bypassing its Denuvo anti-tamper protection in just over a month. The game is a full remake with enhanced combat systems, new naval mechanics, and expanded exploration features. It introduces new narrative elements and characters, while also supporting Ray Tracing for improved graphics. Several publishers, including Square Enix, Capcom, KRAFTON, NEOWIZ, Gearbox, IO Interactive, Bethesda, Bandai Namco, and Warner Bros, have removed Denuvo from various titles, reflecting a trend against the use of anti-tamper technologies in gaming.

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June 10, 2026

Final Fantasy Resonance Preview: Final Fantasy Goes HD-2D, and It’s Glorious

Final Fantasy Resonance is a turn-based HD-2D RPG set to launch on October 22 for PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The game features a new protagonist, Rain, and his companions as they protect magic crystals from the antagonist Veritas of the Dark. It includes familiar elements like airships and chocobos, with a combat system that displays a straightforward turn order and incorporates a stagger mechanic. Players can utilize Visions, which are akin to personas, to enhance combat strategies. The game is projected to offer 30-40 hours of gameplay, or 60-80 hours for completionists.

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June 10, 2026

New HD-2D Final Fantasy Announced For Consoles And PC

Final Fantasy Resonance is the first game in the Final Fantasy series to adopt the HD-2D style. It is a new addition inspired by the story arc of the mobile game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, not a direct port. The game features turn-based combat, airships, chocobos, and characters like Cloud Strife and Tidus. It showcases HD pixel art and is set to launch on October 22, 2026, for PlayStation 5, PC, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S.