A Victory for Octopath Traveler II Fans
Square Enix has responded to player concerns and removed the anti-tamper software Denuvo from its popular RPG game Octopath Traveler II on Steam. This move comes in response to worries from some players about the notorious anti-tamper and DRM (Digital Rights Management) system.
Why is this change important?
Octopath Traveler is one of the most unique RPG game series to date, with its playful pixel art and well-written characters. The sequel was released earlier this year and has delighted fans of turn-based combat games. Despite its overwhelmingly positive reviews, some players have expressed concerns about the integration of Denuvo.
Denuvo: Curse or Blessing?
Despite the explanation provided by the anti-tamper software on why Denuvo exists for the benefit of both game developers and players, some fans are still not convinced. Several triple-A games have recently launched with Denuvo, while others, like Tekken 8, have chosen not to use it.
Square Enix bows to pressure
Square Enix is not the only developer or publisher to decide to remove the software after a game's release. Resident Evil Village has removed the technology post-launch. If the studio behind other giants like Final Fantasy speaks out about why Denuvo is no longer serving Octopath Traveler II, we will update you here with all the statements.
- What's the deal with Denuvo?
- Why was it removed from the game?
- What does this mean for future games?
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