Kingdom Come 2 Drops Denuvo DRM

Warhorse Studios confirms: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will be DRM-free! Following player concerns and misinformation circulating online, the developer has definitively stated that their upcoming medieval RPG, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2), will launch without any digital rights management (DRM) system, including Denuvo.

Warhorse Studios PR head, Tobias Stolz-Zwilling, addressed the issue directly during a recent Twitch stream, clarifying that previous discussions about DRM were misinterpreted. He appealed to players to cease inquiries about Denuvo's inclusion, emphasizing that any information not officially released by Warhorse Studios is inaccurate.

This news will likely be welcomed by many gamers who have expressed concerns about DRM's potential impact on game performance and playability. The controversial anti-piracy technology, Denuvo, has faced significant criticism in the past. While Denuvo's product manager, Andreas Ullmann, attributes the negative perception to misinformation and confirmation bias, the intense backlash against its use remains a contentious issue.

KCD2, set in medieval Bohemia, follows Henry, a blacksmith's apprentice, as he confronts a devastating tragedy in his village. The game is scheduled for release in February 2025 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players who contributed at least $200 to the Kickstarter campaign will receive a free copy.