No company appreciates unauthorized tampering with their products, especially in the world of video games. This is where Denuvo, the notorious digital rights management system, steps in acting as a shield against the tide of online piracy. With Persona 3 Reload’s release scheduled for February 2024, many fans find themselves wondering if it’ll be protected by Denuvo. After all, not all “tampering” is frowned upon, as evidenced by the thriving Persona modding community. So, will Persona 3 Reload come fortified with Denuvo? Let’s find out!
Does Persona 3 Reload Use Denuvo?
Persona 3 Reload will be using Denuvo as its anti-tampering system. Given ATLUS’ history of incorporating this DRM system in their previous games, it’s not unexpected to see Persona 3 Reload following suit.
And, as you guessed it, the Persona community is not too thrilled about the inclusion of Denuvo in Persona 3 Reload. Many have taken their concerns to Reddit, where most worry about the potential performance hiccups and harsh restrictions placed by the DRM system.
Also, many fans have expressed their concerns regarding Denuvo seemingly lingering on their machines even after its removal. As observed by Reddit user u/Evancolt in a post, some remnants of the Denuvo Anti-Tamper Technology may remain on your device even after the game has been uninstalled.
Some have even gone so far as to express their feeling of being punished for buying the actual game instead of waiting for a cracked version. But why exactly is Denuvo getting so much hate? Well, it’s mostly because of the way Denuvo operates and the hurdles it introduces for the modding community.
How Does Denuvo Work?
Denuvo deters unauthorized access and distribution of games by creating specific codepaths unique to your processor. This means that a cracked version of the game would only function on a processor identical to the original one.
As the company, like many other DRM systems, keeps its workings under wraps and hidden from the public eye, it’s difficult to truly understand how exactly it works. This secrecy also deprives hackers and pirates of the roadmap to bypass the system.
Will Denuvo Allow Mods In Persona 3 Reload?
While Denuvo directly doesn’t prohibit modding, there’s no denying that its security measures do put a lot of hurdles for modders trying to do their thing. However, it’s not entirely an impossible task. In fact, there are multiple mods available for Persona 4 Golden – a game that uses Denuvo.
So, it’s hard to measure the magnitude of impact Denuvo will have on modding in Persona 3 Reload. We can only hope for getting Reload mods, although it might take them a while to appear for this game.
Will Denuvo Cause Performance Issues In Persona 3 Reload?
Denuvo has garnered a somewhat unfavorable reputation due to the software allegedly causing performance issues, particularly among PC gamers. While Persona 5 Royal, another ATLUS game with Denuvo, didn’t have any performance issues on PC, some of the other games can’t be put in the same bag.
In fact, some game developers have even removed Denuvo from their games a few months after release because of performance complaints, a notable example being Resident Evil Village. So, while it’s unlikely that Denuvo will cause any major performance issues for Persona 3 Reload, the possibility can never be ruled out.
Final Thoughts
Denuvo is here to stay, and there isn’t much that the Persona community can do about it. However, it’s also worth noting that Denuvo’s track record with previous ATLUS games has been relatively positive, giving us reason to remain optimistic about minimal performance issues and a modding scene.