Assassin’s Creed Shadows has reportedly become the latest Denuvo-protected game targeted by voices38. The reported bypass comes more than a year after Ubisoft’s PC release launched in March 2025, according to a report from DSOGaming.
The report places the release shortly after the previous Denuvo-related crack for Atomic Heart, with only five or six days between the two developments. It also distinguishes the voices38 release from the earlier HYPERVISOR bypass associated with Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
How the reported bypass differs
The HYPERVISOR method reportedly required users to disable certain Windows security features. The voices38 release is described differently, with the report saying it does not require operating-system changes and instead works by placing files in the game’s installation folder.
That does not mean Denuvo has been removed. The reported voices38 release is still a bypass, and Denuvo reportedly continues running in the background rather than being completely stripped from the game.
No crack or download links are included here. Sharing those links can expose players to security risks, and the original report also says comments containing them will be removed.
Ubisoft’s Denuvo policy remains in focus
The report also raises the broader question of how long publishers keep anti-tamper software in older single-player games. Several publishers, including Square Enix and Capcom, have removed Denuvo from older releases, while Assassin’s Creed Shadows is still associated with the protection.
For now, the key detail is that this is being described as a bypass rather than a full Denuvo removal. That distinction matters because the anti-tamper software would still remain part of the game’s PC installation and operation.
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Assassin's Creed Shadows
Developed by Ubisoft Québec
Experience an epic historical action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and a powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan.
- Genre: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac
- Modes: Single player
- Release: 2025-03-20
- Publisher: Ubisoft Entertainment
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Age Rating:
CERO Z / PEGI 18 / USK 18 / ACB MA 15+ / ESRB M / GRAC 19+ / CLASS_IND 18
- IGDB Rating: 70.9/100
