DOOM: The Dark Ages is finally here, wrapping up the current reboot trilogy with a brutal punch. Bethesda has done a solid job hyping this one, but PC gamers might be a bit wary because Denuvo DRM is part of the package. That’s a hot topic for many, so let’s break down what this means for your gameplay experience.
Yep, it’s confirmed. If you peek at the official Steam page for DOOM: The Dark Ages, you’ll spot the label stating: “Incorporates 3rd-party DRM: Denuvo Anti-Tamper.” So, if you’re grabbing the game on Steam, Denuvo is lurking behind the scenes.
Denuvo is there to block piracy, but it’s not a fan favorite. It can cause performance hiccups like frame-rate drops and graphical glitches, and it might make modding trickier than usual. Plus, some players find it adds extra hassle when launching or running the game.
Developers often feel stuck using Denuvo to protect their work, but PC gamers have expressed plenty of frustration. Some titles have ditched Denuvo after launch—like inZoi—but there’s no word yet if DOOM: The Dark Ages will follow that path. If you’re a PC player, does the presence of Denuvo affect your decision to buy big releases? What else could publishers try to stop piracy without these downsides? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!
