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How big of a problem is Denuvo on Linux? (lemmy.sdf.org)
submitted 5 days ago by GenderNeutralBro@lemmy.sdf.org to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world
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I've never bought or played a game with Denuvo, but I want to get Final Fantasy VII Revelation on launch and the PC version will have Denuvo, according to the Steam page.

How big a problem is this typically? Can I expect it to work on Linux?

I could go for the PS5 version, but the last game (FF7 Rebirth) had a shitty performance mode on PS5, and my PC is a good bit more powerful. So I'd lean toward PC if it's viable.

It seems like a safe bet that Square-Enix willl eventually ditch Denuvo, since they do that for most of their games. So I'm not too worried long-term but I want a smooth experience day 1.

Normally I'd wait for user reports, but I definitely want to play on day 1, so I'll be one of the users reporting instead. :)

What's your experience been if you've been stuck with Denuvo before?

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[–] lIlIlIlIlIlIl@lemmy.world 22 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Do not give any game with AN EMBEDDED KERNAL-LEVEL VIRUS access to your systems nor your money

It’s literally a virus, sold by shithead companies who are too lazy or incapable of making a decent product

Fuck em or steal it

[–] GenderNeutralBro@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

It's not kernel-level though. It's application level.

Steam doesn't even have admin access, let alone kernel access.

[–] lIlIlIlIlIlIl@lemmy.world -2 points 4 days ago

Denuvo Anti-Cheat is kernel level. If they make one kernel virus, HOW in the world can you not just consider them a spy company?

[–] Deconceptualist@leminal.space 5 points 5 days ago

This is the actual Linux answer. If you've made the switch then you know it's worth being a *nix user first and a gamer second, because capitalism. But despite the horrible churn of enshittification these are true golden days for Linux gaming, so be patient but enjoy it.

(I say *nix to include our BSD pals)