About six months afterResident Evil 3’s release, Capcom has removedDenuvo Anti-Tampersoftware from the PC version of the game.
LikeResident Evil 2before it,Resident Evil3’s PC iterationpreviously utilized Denuvo Anti-Tamper software. Used as an anti-piracy measure, Denuvo is intended to ensure PC gamers couldn’t easily pirate the game. Now, the software has been removed from the game, which could offer peace of mind to some gamers.
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While Denuvo is used for legitimate purposes, Denuvo is thought by some to hamper game performance. The software had beenremoved from 2019’sResident Evil 2last December, meaningResident Evil 3players on PC didn’t have to wait quite as long for Denuvo’s removal.
PC gamers using higher-end PCs might not notice too much of a difference. Although, those with mid-tier or lower-end PCs might be in for an enhancedResident Evil 3experience compared to when the game ran Denuvo.
Resident Evil 3’s PC version might be somewhat improved by Denuvo’s removal, though regardless, many felt the game was ultimately a step down from its predecessor, theResident Evil 2remake. Many felt it was short and relatively constricting and linear compared toResident Evil 2, which featured less predictable gameplay with the inclusion of Mr. X. The game suffered from worse sales and review scores as a result of its criticized design.
Even so, theResident Evilseries will push on withResident Evil Village, which will be coming to next-gen consoles. Further, aResident Evil 4remake is rumored to be in the works.
Resident Evil 3is currently available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
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