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TrendTechie
July 11, 2026
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced was leaked hours after the PC pre-load opened, with a pirated version appearing on torrent sites. The leak originated from an unencrypted build uploaded during the pre-load phase. Pirates bypassed security measures using a hypervisor, requiring the disabling of several Windows security features. The official launch for PC is scheduled for July 9, with console players also gaining access at midnight on that date in their respective time zones.
TrendTechie
July 11, 2026
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced was leaked on torrent sites on July 8, shortly after the PC pre-load became available. The developers mistakenly released an unencrypted build, which was accessed by the piracy community using a hypervisor to bypass Denuvo's protections. The official PC launch is scheduled for the evening of July 9, while console players can access the game at midnight on July 9, local time. Running the pirated version may require disabling Windows security features, which could risk system integrity.
TrendTechie
April 16, 2026
Capcom's game Pragmata was hacked by the group DenuvOwO, which dismantled the Denuvo protection system just two days before its scheduled launch on April 17. A pirated version of the game is now circulating online. This incident follows a significant data leak from Capcom's servers and poses challenges for the gaming community regarding piracy and its impact on sales and future development. Pragmata is Capcom's first original franchise in many years.
TrendTechie
October 21, 2025
Ninja Gaiden 4 has been released by Platinum Games across multiple platforms, including PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, and is available through Game Pass. The game has not implemented anti-piracy measures, leading to a 53 GB pirated version circulating in a Portable format. The plot follows Yakumo, a ninja from the Crow Clan, on a mission to defeat the Dark Dragon in Tokyo, featuring the return of Ryu Hayabusa. Critics have praised the combat system, but noted the graphics are lacking compared to contemporary titles, resulting in an average score of 81 on Opencritic.
TrendTechie
May 25, 2025
A pirated version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has been released online, featuring the complete licensed Steam version with unaltered content and preserved Russian localization. The game follows Task Force 141, led by Captain Price and Lieutenant Sims, as they pursue an international terrorist who has obtained American missiles, with missions set in various global locations, including Mexico and the Russian border. The full Russian localization includes the user interface and professional voice acting, making it appealing to Russian-speaking gamers.
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.
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