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TrendTechie
March 7, 2025
The cooperative adventure game Split Fiction was released without anti-piracy measures, leading to its breach by the hacking group Rune within thirty minutes of launch. Despite this, the game has achieved a 97% positive rating on Steam and peak online player counts exceeding 50,000. There is currently no Russian language option, but Mechanics VoiceOver is working on professional voiceover and has started a crowdfunding campaign. A neural translation mod is available for the PC version, which can be installed by placing it in the specified directory. The game is designed for cooperative play, allowing a second player to join without purchasing the game again, and supports cross-platform play.
TrendTechie
March 4, 2025
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.
TrendTechie
February 15, 2025
Avowed, a fantasy RPG from Obsidian, has been accessed by gamers through unofficial channels ahead of its official release on Steam. Premium Edition purchasers received access five days early. The developers chose not to use Denuvo protection, facilitating piracy. The pirated version resembles the Premium Edition and includes extra skins, a digital art book, and a soundtrack. The official launch is scheduled for February 18, and initial feedback indicates it has been well-received, though it is not considered a "Skyrim killer."
TrendTechie
February 10, 2025
In 2024, the most sought-after games on Russian torrent trackers include S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Black Myth: Wukong, Path of Exile 2, and Elden Ring. There has been a 13 percent decline in the overall usage of torrent trackers in Russia. Additionally, 57 percent of gamers reported purchasing a game after experiencing a pirated version.
TrendTechie
February 6, 2025
The medieval RPG, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, was released without Denuvo protection, allowing it to quickly enter the "green" section of Steam. The hacking group Rune leaked a pirated version of the game, which is approximately 82 GB in size. Although not officially available in Russia, it has a fan-made subtitle translation. The game received a 93% positive rating from players on Steam and is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. It features an expansive open world set in 15th-century Europe, following the character Indrzhih on an epic journey.
TrendTechie
February 4, 2025
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will launch on PC without Denuvo protection, relying on standard DRM systems from Steam and the Epic Games Store. The system requirements are as follows: **Without Ray Tracing:** - Minimum (720p, 30 FPS, very low settings): - OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) - Processor: Intel Core i3-8100 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100 - Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT - RAM: 16 GB - SSD Space: 140 GB - Recommended (1080p, 60 FPS, medium settings): - OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) - Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 - Graphics Card: NVIDIA RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 - RAM: 16 GB - SSD Space: 140 GB - High (1440p, 60 FPS, high settings): - OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) - Processor: Intel Core i5-11400 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600 - Graphics Card: NVIDIA RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 - RAM: 16 GB - SSD Space: 140 GB **With Ray Tracing:** - High (1440p, 60 FPS, high settings): - OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) - Processor: Intel Core i5-11600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X - Graphics Card: NVIDIA RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT - RAM: 16 GB - SSD Space: 140 GB - Very High Ray Tracing (1440p, 60 FPS, very high settings): - OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) - Processor: Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX - RAM: 16 GB - SSD Space: 140 GB - Ultimate (4K, 60 FPS, very high settings): - OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) - Processor: Intel Core i9-12900K / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D - Graphics Card: NVIDIA RTX 4090 - RAM: 32 GB - SSD Space: 140 GB The PC release is scheduled for January 30, 2025, at 19:00 MSK, with a potential for a pirated version to appear by around 21:00, based on historical data for similar titles.
TrendTechie
February 4, 2025
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will not feature Denuvo protection and will rely on standard DRM systems from Steam and the Epic Games Store. The system requirements for the PC version are as follows: **Without Ray Tracing:** - Minimum: - OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) - Processor: Intel Core i3-8100 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100 - Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT - RAM: 16 GB - SSD Space: 140 GB - Recommended: - OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) - Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 - Graphics Card: NVIDIA RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 - RAM: 16 GB - SSD Space: 140 GB - High: - OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) - Processor: Intel Core i5-11400 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600 - Graphics Card: NVIDIA RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 - RAM: 16 GB - SSD Space: 140 GB **With Ray Tracing:** - High: - OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) - Processor: Intel Core i5-11600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X - Graphics Card: NVIDIA RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT - RAM: 16 GB - SSD Space: 140 GB - Very High Ray Tracing: - OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) - Processor: Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX - RAM: 16 GB - SSD Space: 140 GB - Ultimate: - OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) - Processor: Intel Core i9-12900K / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D - Graphics Card: NVIDIA RTX 4090 - RAM: 32 GB - SSD Space: 140 GB The game is scheduled for release on January 30, 2025, at 19:00 MSK, and it is anticipated that a cracked version may be available within 2 to 3 hours post-launch.
TrendTechie
February 4, 2025
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl was released on November 20 at 19:00 Moscow time. Within thirty minutes, the game was available on torrent sites, despite its size of 160 GB. Players have raised concerns about its technical performance, but developers are committed to ongoing improvements and free content updates. Initial feedback has been mixed, with some disappointment expressed. Leonid Slutsky, chairman of the LDPR, warned gamers against downloading the pirated version due to potential risks.
TrendTechie
December 26, 2024
The game "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" experienced a piracy incident shortly before its official release, with early access owners inadvertently leaking a complete version. Although the developers did not use Denuvo DRM, the game was protected by an internal Steam mechanism that was eventually bypassed by hackers. The online performance on Steam has been disappointing, with a peak of just over 2,196 concurrent players. The game has received a 92% positive rating on Steam and an average score of 86 on Metacritic. The official launch is set for December 9, 2024.
TrendTechie
December 21, 2024
On November 20, GSC Game World will release S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, which will not include Denuvo anti-piracy protection and will be available on the GOG digital store without DRM. It is expected that pirated versions of the game will appear on torrent sites within hours of its release. The minimum system requirements for the game are Windows 10, Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580, 8 GB RAM, and 150 GB disk space (SSD recommended). The recommended requirements are Windows 10/11, Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super or AMD RX 5700 XT, 16 GB RAM, and 150 GB disk space (SSD required). Initial impressions from major publications and gaming expos are positive, highlighting the game's visual fidelity, mechanics, NPC intelligence, nonlinear quests, and expansive map, though some concerns were raised about a lengthy introduction and technical glitches. Journalists were not allowed to record gameplay footage, which has led to apprehensions about the unfiltered gameplay experience.
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