InZOI developers scrap Denuvo, expressing regret to the players: 'We sincerely apologise'

Krafton has announced it will remove Denuvo, the controversial anti-tampering software, from InZOI before the game's April 28 (early-access) launch.

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The team added an official statement to the game's Steam page, highlighting that while the software was chosen to prevent illegal distribution, it no longer aligned with the interests of the players.

"At the time, we believed this would help ensure fairness for players who had properly purchased the game. However, after taking a closer look at community feedback, we quickly realized that this approach did not align with what our players wanted," wrote Hyungjun 'Kjun' Kim, the game's director and producer.

Denuvo is considered widely controversial due to its alleged effects on in-game performance. While it has strong track record for preventing piracy, reports suggest that Denuvo places extra stress on CPUs and storage components, with various performance breakdowns finding notable differences between Denuvo and DRM-free versions of games.

Traces of Denuvo were initially reported on Reddit, with users highlighting that the full release was set to be packaged with the software. According to PCGamer, the response over the following day was vocal, with many players expressing frustration about the lack of transparency.

Kjun's complete statement confirmed that Denuvo was planned for the game's official launch. However, the community response, combined with the limitations it posed to the game's customizability, made it an easy decision for the developers.

"We believe [removing Denuvo] opens up a valuable opportunity: it allows Inzoi to become more freely configurable-unlocking new ways for players to shape new experiences for other players."

Finally, the statement expressed regret for the team's management of the situation - highlighting Krafton's desire to prioritize the community above all.

"We want to sincerely apologise for not aligning more closely with player expectations on this sensitive issue," Kjun wrote. "We regret the concern and confusion this has caused within the community, and we're committed to rebuilding your trust as we move forward in developing the best possible experience."