The Callisto Protocol Removes Denuvo After 1.5 Years

Players are happy for the most part.

Image credit: Striking Distance Studios

The Callisto Protocol, the sci-fi horror from Striking Distance Studios, has removed the Denuvo DRM system after 1.5 years. As reported by players, the EXE file is now about 230 MB lighter and you can start the game in the offline mode. Additionally, no Denuvo files are generated in the Steam user data folder.

Many players were happy to hear the news. As you probably know, Denuvo is not loved among them as it allegedly damages performance, although its creator Irdeto argues that there is "no perceptible impact on gameplay." Another reason people dislike the DRM tool is games' reliance on its servers, meaning it could be impossible to play if Denuvo doesn't want you to. Well, theoretically.

Whatever the case, The Callisto Protocol doesn't have this layer of protection against piracy anymore. Rumor has it it's now out there 100% cheaper somewhere.

Removing Denuvo from games after a while is a common practice among developers. Earlier, Doom Eternal and Resident Evil Village got rid of it as well.

As for Striking Distance, it has recently announced Project Birdseye, a pop-art-inspired top-down action roguelike set in The Callisto Protocol's Black Iron Prison.

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