'Off the wishlist it comes': 007 First Light fans are requesting refunds
after learning about Denuvo DRM addition ahead of launch

Date:
Fri, 22 May 2026 14:52:23 +0000

Description:
Denuvo is the talk of the town again among Steam users, as IO Interactive
adds the controversial DRM to 007 First Light, days before its launch.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter IO Interactive has added Denuvo DRM to 007 First Light , a few days before launch Users on Steam have voiced frustrations and started refund requests Denuvo is a controversial DRM due to the potential impact on performance, and other PC restrictions Gamers have been eager to get hands-on with 007 First Light , which is just days away
from launch on May 27, 2026, but one recent controversial move from IO Interactive has left fans upset.

As reported by Notebookcheck , developer IO Interactive has added Denuvo DRM to 007 First Light ahead of its launch, and numerous Steam users have started requesting refunds. This comes amid a noticeable trend of game publishers adding the controversial DRM to games, only after accepting pre-orders. Unsurprisingly, fans are concerned about the impact Denuvo will have on the game's performance and, perhaps most importantly, the restrictions caused by the DRM (notable for SteamOS users when switching Proton versions). Latest Videos From You may like I havent played a Bond game since Goldeneye on the N64 but 007 First Light could finally change that No, cracked versions of Resident Evil Requiem aren't performing better than the official game but there are still issues with DRM 007 First Light gameplay director says
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This includes the long-term ramifications that may stem from Denuvo's
invasive nature on users' PCs, since it has kernel-level access, which is essentially the highest level of authority on a system.

Users have taken to Steam forums to share frustrations, with one in
particular stating: "Off the wishlist it comes. Denuvo will be bypassed day one or sooner, and I'll be waiting for a steep sale on a third-party website to buy this now, when it was going to be what I dove into at launch next week." (Image credit: IO Interactive) User complaints suggest IO Interactive, and frankly, many other game publishers, aren't forthcoming when it comes to Denuvo additions, which seem to happen only after pre-orders are made available.

While the DRM is used to prevent piracy, which it has been successful at
doing over the last few years, that's not the case anymore, with numerous versions of games available via the Hypervisor crack, and an alarming number of playable builds are being leaked before their official launch. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Denuvo is more of a negative for consumers than a positive, but
unfortunately, a potential removal from 007 First Light is unlikely at this stage. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to
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