‘Doom: The Dark Ages’ DRM Is Locking Out Linux Users Who Bought the Game
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As gaming on Linux becomes more popular, Denuvo’s “activations” limit will become a bigger problem.
  • narc0tic_bird@lemm.ee
    32·
    21 days ago

    Jup, I just never buy games with Denuvo these days.

    Under Windows, the 5 machine activations per 24 hours limit they impose wasn’t something I ever hit, but under Linux it’s kind of easy because, as the article states, switching Proton versions counts as a machine activation to Denuvo.

    Ah, Microsoft. Just when I thought you understood how to properly release a game with South of Midnight and TES: Oblivion Remastered: Steam Deck verified, no Denuvo or other intrusive DRM (doesn’t mean the games are DRM free), available on multiple storefronts. Along comes Doom and they just couldn’t resist Denuvo. Idiots.

    • Poopfeast420@discuss.tchncs.de
      3·
      21 days ago

      Under Windows, the 5 machine activations per 24 hours limit they impose wasn’t something I ever hit, but under Linux it’s kind of easy because, as the article states, switching Proton versions counts as a machine activation to Denuvo.

      That limit isn’t mandatory with Denuvo and Doom apparently doesn’t have it. On Steam some games mention a limit on the store page, like Atomfall, Atomic Heart or a few Assassin’s Creed games.

      The Dark Ages EULA does mention something like Denuvo “may” limit installations, but then never says anything else.

  • teawrecks@sopuli.xyz
    4·
    21 days ago

    Yep, this is an old problem with Denuvo, new proton version looks like a new system. I guess if the containerization is perfect, Denuvo won’t be able to solve this and retain the same functionality.