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Denuvo will lock you out of games on Linux, SteamOS, Steam Deck if you keep changing Proton versions (www.gamingonlinux.com)
submitted 8 months ago by cm0002@lemmy.world to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world
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Denuvo strikes again!

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[-] _cryptagion@lemmy.dbzer0.com 68 points 8 months ago

This problem is solved by not giving money to devs who use denuvo. If you gotta resort to malware to sell your game, it’s not worth playing.

[-] JackbyDev@programming.dev 17 points 8 months ago

How do I know which do? (Genuine question.)

[-] JakenVeina@lemm.ee 38 points 8 months ago

As of a few months ago (IIRC the timeline) Steam shows this directly on the game's store page. You've got to scroll down for it a little bit, but it's right under where it lists features of the game, E.G. single-player, controller support, etc.

[-] malkien@lemmings.world 23 points 8 months ago

There's even a Steam Curator you can follow who recommends against games that use Denuvo. https://store.steampowered.com/curator/26095454-Denuvo-Watch/

[-] Bakkoda@sh.itjust.works 3 points 8 months ago

I literally came looking for this info. Ty for asking the questions and ty for answering them.

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