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Ubisoft Sneakily Adds Controversial DRM Software to Assassin’s Creed: Mirage
In an unexpected move, game developer Ubisoft has quietly incorporated Denuvo’s anti-piracy/anti-cheating DRM software into the highly anticipated Assassin’s Creed: Mirage. The addition of Denuvo was surreptitiously introduced via a day-one update, catching critics off guard and denying them the opportunity to thoroughly assess its impact on the game.
Curiously, the official patch notes for the update failed to mention the inclusion of Denuvo. It was only through the keen observations of Reddit users and Video Games Chronicle (VGC) that this information came to light.
Denuvo is a widely recognized and controversial digital rights management software suite. Critics argue that Denuvo negatively affects game performance, often resulting in decreased frame rates and rendering games less resilient to changes such as studio closures or new hardware. Additionally, Denuvo’s requirement for an internet connection to check for cracked copies might render games unplayable if their servers go offline.
In response to these concerns, Denuvo maintains that their software has no impact on game performance. To prove their point, they have even offered to submit copies of games, both with and without Denuvo, for independent testing.
Interestingly, certain game publishers choose to implement Denuvo discreetly before a game’s official launch, while others opt to remove it later on. Denuvo contends that complaints about their anti-piracy software are simply attempts to justify piracy.
Despite the controversy surrounding Denuvo, a hardware journalist claims that Assassin’s Creed: Mirage’s performance remains unaffected after the addition of the DRM software. Nevertheless, the stealthy inclusion of Denuvo after the game’s review period raises concerns regarding its impact on long-term game preservation.
For players who have already purchased Assassin’s Creed: Mirage, it may be advisable to refer to a guide for optimizing the game’s PC performance and settings. This could help mitigate any potential issues arising from Denuvo’s inclusion.
As the gaming industry continues to grapple with the question of DRM and piracy prevention, the stealthy addition of Denuvo to Assassin’s Creed: Mirage sparks further debate and calls into question the balance between protection and player experience.
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