Ghostwire: Tokyo Sheds Denuvo Anti-Piracy Protection

In a recent update to the PC version of the adventure action game Ghostwire: Tokyo, developers have made a significant change by removing Denuvo anti-piracy protection. This system was initially implemented in April 2023 during the Spider's Thread update. Interestingly, Denuvo was not part of the game at its initial release in 2022; its inclusion came only with the subsequent update.

The removal of Denuvo has led to a reduction in the game's executable file size by approximately 600 megabytes, which could impact the performance of the game on players' computers. The decision to discontinue Denuvo may be linked to the expiration of a one-year contract for its use, although official representatives from the studio have not commented on this decision, nor did they initially comment on the introduction of the protection.

This change has been recorded in the SteamDB database, where users can track updates to the status of games on Steam. The removal of Denuvo has sparked discussions within the community, as many players express dissatisfaction with the performance of games protected by this system due to its impact on load times and overall stability.