Hi-Fi Rush is ditching Denuvo in January, and it'll become unplayable if you don't grab the latest patch

Rock Paper Shotgun
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:47:03 +0000

Hi-Fi Rush will remove Denuvo anti-tamper software in January as part of Tango Gameworks' transition to Krafton. A new patch, released as patch 10, must be installed by January 16 to keep the game playable due to significant internal changes. The patch updates logos but retains the game's own anti-tampering features. Despite the removal of Denuvo, normal gameplay will not be affected.

2025-12-04 | Eurogamer: Hi–Fi Rush is losing Denuvo anti-tamper next year, in service of "a more stable and efficient service environment"

Hi-Fi Rush will remove Denuvo anti-tamper support on January 16, 2026, to enhance stability and efficiency, as announced on its Steam page. The game's own anti-tamper measures will remain. This update is crucial, as the game won't launch without it. Players have reacted positively, celebrating the removal of Denuvo, which has faced criticism for its online connection requirement. Developer Tango Gameworks is also considering a sequel.

2025-12-04 | GamesRadar+: Controversial anti-cheat software Denuvo is being removed from Hi-Fi Rush to "provide a more stable and efficient service environment," but Krafton's anti-tamper features remain

Krafton will remove Denuvo anti-cheat software from Hi-Fi Rush on January 16, 2026, to enhance stability and efficiency, while retaining its own anti-tampering features. Players must update the game to continue playing after this date. The decision addresses concerns about the necessity of anti-cheat in a single-player game, with Denuvo initially included to combat piracy. The update aims to improve player experience by eliminating performance issues associated with anti-cheat software.