Metaphor: ReFantazio, a new role-playing game from ATLUS under SEGA, features Denuvo anti-tamper technology in its PC version, while the demo released previously did not include this protection. Players have exploited the demo's executable to access the full game without restrictions. The pirated version of the game may offer a better experience without Denuvo's limitations, although the initial pirated release faced gameplay issues that have since been resolved. ATLUS has also improved the performance of both the final and demo versions of the game through updates. The situation raises questions about the performance differences between the pirated and retail versions and suggests that SEGA might reconsider its use of Denuvo in the future.