Final Fantasy 16 has removed Denuvo from its PC version. As often happens after a game’s launch, Square Enix has decided to remove the anti-tamper security system, responding to player complaints about the software.
The game was released in September on PC, and it was about time for Denuvo to be removed, although this is usually done a few months after launch. In this case, the publisher likely felt it was no longer necessary to keep the system active.
Denuvo is typically most important during the initial launch window of a game, where most sales occur and piracy poses the greatest threat. After this period, its significance decreases, which is likely why Square Enix chose to remove it.
A Controversial Software
Denuvo is a highly debated and controversial piece of software. Many developers and publishers now choose to remove it later, once the initial sales protection phase is over.
Despite the ongoing debate, many players believe that Denuvo leads to performance drops on PCs, causing instability in gameplay and the system itself due to an alleged overload on the processor. However, Final Fantasy 16 has performed well on PC since its launch, with good graphics and stable performance. So, the removal of Denuvo should not cause any significant changes, but it will likely be welcomed by those who dislike the system.
Square Enix has regularly removed Denuvo from many of its recent titles after the launch period, including games like The DioField Chronicle, Triangle Strategy, Forspoken, Octopath Traveler, and several others.
