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Resident Evil: Requiem Denuvo DRM fully cracked in 40 days, making it the first title of 2026 to be bypassed

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A cracked version of Capcom's Resident Evil: Requiem with Denuvo DRM fully disabled has been released just 40 days after its launch, marking it as the first 2026 title to have its anti-tamper protection bypassed. The crack, revealed by Reddit user voices38, used an old-school approach to strip all Denuvo code, suggesting that recent Denuvo implementations could be removed more efficiently in the future. Additionally, a hypervisor crack has been found to work without disabling any Windows security layers, potentially making it easier for users to apply. Performance tests have shown that the cracked version offers higher FPS, reduced VRAM and system memory usage, and smoother gameplay compared to the hypervisor bypass. These developments are putting pressure on Denuvo's parent company, Irdeto, to reconsider their protection methods to avoid punishing legitimate customers with performance overhead.

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