Was Denuvo DRM Removed?

[CMMACKEM]

I heard that it was, can anyone confirm before I buy?

[Janediel]

https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Assassin's_Creed_Odyssey

All versions require Ubisoft Connect, Denuvo Anti-Tamper, and VMProtect DRM.

[MBK]

No

[CMMACKEM]

Originally posted by Janediel:

https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Assassin's_Creed_Odyssey

All versions require Ubisoft Connect, Denuvo Anti-Tamper, and VMProtect DRM.

Tx

[Felix]

Nope

[SomeGuy]

Yeah, Denuvo blows, even if the Ubisoft wasn't threatening to delete accounts if you don't play often enough. Sure, the PR guy said they won't, but the legal guys say they can. And they can change their mind anytime.

[animal_PLANET]

Originally posted by SomeGuy:

Yeah, Denuvo blows, even if the Ubisoft wasn't threatening to delete accounts if you don't play often enough. Sure, the PR guy said they won't, but the legal guys say they can. And they can change their mind anytime.

When did Ubisoft threaten an account?

Informing a person with an inactive account with no games. That it will be soon removed due to no activity. Is not a threat. There is a huge difference there.

I didnt sign on to my Ubisoft account for years. Between Black Flag in Jan. of 2015 and than I played Rogue 3+ years later in Sept. 2018. Nothing in between from Ubisoft. But I already had games in my library. Not once did I receive any email about inactivity.

[longjohn119]

The reason is because of a European Union law about privacy. Ubisoft is simply doing this to protect themselves so they don't get slapped with a $1.3 billion fine like Facebook for retaining user data for too long after an account goes inactive ......

Blame the European Data Protection Board for this not Ubisoft

[glowsticky]

Game still has Denuvo... but whatever. Bought it and it works and plays perfectly fine. Whatever. Doesn't ruin my enjoyment of the game

[SaintsEagle]

Originally posted by SomeGuy:

Yeah, Denuvo blows, even if the Ubisoft wasn't threatening to delete accounts if you don't play often enough. Sure, the PR guy said they won't, but the legal guys say they can. And they can change their mind anytime.

Stop throwing misinformation. Only accounts without purchased games and after at least 3 years will be deleted.

[Heuristicus]

Kind of sad about Ubisoft. There was another thread comparing Odyssey-Denuvo vs Denuvo free, and the charts were showing some at around 40 more FPS without it. It was incredible. In fact, if you search in this forum, the thread is right here in Steam.

That's why Larian Studios and CD Projekt are so successful and so loved by their fans, and Ubisoft will always have to hear it non-stop. Some companies just "get it" and some don't. If you want to put Denuvo on in the beginning, that's fine, but there is no excuse to be keeping it on for years and years later.

The idea of DRM is to prevent pirates from distributing your software. The whole idea behind it is to use it initially, and then get rid of it after so long since it's no longer relevant. 99% of companies that use a DRM will do this. In addition, you will never be able to put it on GOG due to their restrictions on DRM, so that's a boatload of money you will NOT be making right there.

From a business standpoint, Ubisoft's actions are counterproductive for long term fan appreciation and income.

[longjohn119]

40 FPS gain is complete and utter BS ...... likely it's more like 4 or 5

[Heuristicus]

Maybe the chart was showing all three DRMs removed at once, not just Denuvo.

[Lordecalibre]

and regrettable !