007: First Light will introduce IO Interactive's latest silent weapon, namely Denuvo Anti-Tamper technology. Players are wary of Digital Rights Management (DRM) software in general, and Denuvo is especially infamous.

007: First Light is set to be released on May 27, 2027. The inclusion of Denuvo Anti-Tamper was posted on the game's Steam page just five days before the game's release. However, it was not announced out loud, only via a small note tucked away in a corner.

Naturally, this has resulted in some backlash online. Many players have found that the inclusion of Denuvo Anti-Tamper software causes performance issues in the game.

The new James Bond game already appears to have at least mid-range hardware requirements. The inclusion of the DRM software may further complicate the title's playthrough experience. Granted, it doesn't always damage performance, but it's certainly one thing it's known for.

The quiet reveal about its inclusion also took fans by surprise.

Interestingly, this isn't an isolated incident. Pearl Abyss did the same ahead of Crimson Desert's release. A quiet addition of the software was seen ahead of the Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launch as well.

The pattern appears to be a recurring one among developers. Unfortunately, the quiet inclusion of Denuvo has not been well-received by everyone.

Reports from thegamer.com suggest that a few players may have refunded the new Bond title already, even before its launch.

Why 007: First Light Fans Are Worried About Denuvo Anti-Tamper Inclusion

In truth, Denuvo Anti-Tamper isn't always bad for gaming performance. However, some fans strongly believe it hinders various aspects of gameplay, including frame rates and loading times.

This is what makes it a major concern for 007: First Light, a highly anticipated game from the developers who make the Hitman series.

The technology has had a controversial history. For instance, Capcom was forced to remove the DRM software from Resident Evil Village after persistent gameplay issues appeared in the title's initial days.

Games like Devil May Cry and Hitman 2 have also shown some issues due to the software. That being said, Denuvo-related issues are not global.

Some games run just as well, with or without the software. In the end, it comes down to how well the game is optimized and to the system handling it.

DRM software can be especially problematic for low-end systems because of their limited capacity. That being said, until 007: First Light launches, there's no way to verify the software's impact on it.

The game may work just fine even with the technology included. The only choice now is to wait and watch.

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Written by

Prit Chauhan

Edited by

Arundhoti Palit