Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Won't Have Denuvo DRM

Warhorse Studios confirms that their upcoming medieval RPG, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2), will launch completely DRM-free. This follows concerns raised by gamers about the potential inclusion of DRM technology.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: No DRM Confirmed

No Denuvo, No DRM at All

Warhorse Studios' PR head, Tobias Stolz-Zwilling, directly addressed rumors circulating online during a recent Twitch stream. He explicitly stated that KCD2 will not utilize Denuvo or any other DRM system. He attributed the confusion to misinformation and urged fans to cease inquiries about DRM integration. Stolz-Zwilling emphasized that any information to the contrary is inaccurate unless officially announced by Warhorse Studios.

"KCD 2 will not have Denuvo, or any DRM at all," Stolz-Zwilling clarified. "We never confirmed it. There were some discussions, some misalignment, some misinformation, but ultimately, there will be no Denuvo."

He pleaded with the community to stop repeatedly asking about DRM, stating, "Please close this case. Stop asking ‘Is Denuvo in the game?’ under every post we make." He reiterated that any information not directly from Warhorse is unreliable.

Concerns about DRM, especially Denuvo, often center on potential performance impacts and negative user experiences. Denuvo, while functioning as anti-piracy software, has drawn criticism for perceived performance issues.

Andreas Ullmann, Denuvo's product manager, has acknowledged this negative perception, attributing it to misinformation and confirmation bias. He described the strong negative reaction to Denuvo as "toxic."

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is slated for release in February 2025 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Set in medieval Bohemia, the game follows Henry, a blacksmith apprentice whose village is devastated by tragedy. Players who contributed at least $200 to the Kickstarter campaign will receive a free copy.