The list of games using Denuvo has shrunk slightly compared to 2023-2024, but the intensity has increased. Developers are now weaponizing Denuvo to protect not just the .exe file, but also to prevent the use of "Lossless Scaling" mods and texture injection tools (which they misclassify as cheating).
Furthermore, the rise of the Steam Deck 2 and MSI Claw 2 has put pressure on Denuvo. In June 2025, a class-action lawsuit was filed in the EU arguing that Denuvo’s constant background read/write cycles degrade the lifespan of handheld SSDs. list of games using denuvo 2025
| Game Title | Developer | Release Date | Denuvo Status | |------------|-----------|--------------|----------------| | Crimson Veil: Reckoning | Obsidian Entertainment | Jan 17, 2025 | Active | | Starfall Protocol | BioWare | Jan 31, 2025 | Active | | Echoes of the Rift | Larian Studios | Feb 14, 2025 | Active | | Wasteland Warlords | inXile Entertainment | Feb 28, 2025 | Active | | Assassin’s Creed: Legion | Ubisoft Montreal | Mar 7, 2025 | Active | | Firaxis’ Iron Harvest 2 | Firaxis Games | Mar 21, 2025 | Active | | Marvel’s Midnight Suns II | 2K / Firaxis | Apr 4, 2025 | Active | | Metro: Exodus – Final Light | 4A Games | Apr 18, 2025 | Active | Guide: Tracking Denuvo Games in 2025 Why This
These games are scheduled for release later in 2025 and have officially announced Denuvo integration: Dragon Age: Dreadwolf – BioWare (May 2025) The
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