inZOI's early access won't feature Denuvo
, by Thibaut
Ahead of the start of its early access on PC this March 28, 2025, inZOI has decided to get rid of what could have become a real problem.
On Steam, inZOI's producer and director has confirmed that Denuvo has been removed from the title. We also learn that the game is getting official mod support in May.
"We initially chose to implement Denuvo as a way to protect the game from illegal distribution. At the time, we believed this would help ensure fairness for players who had properly purchased the game. However, after taking a closer look at community feedback, we quickly realized that this approach did not align with what our players wanted [...]."
"We understand that removing Denuvo increases the risk of the game being cracked and illegally distributed after release. At the same time, we believe it opens up a valuable opportunity: it allows inZOI to become more freely configurable—unlocking new ways for players to shape new experiences for other players. We believe enabling this freedom from the very beginning will lead to innovative and long-lasting enjoyment for the community [...]."
"Throughout this process, we’ve come to understand that Denuvo could negatively impact the player experience far more than we originally anticipated. As a development team committed to putting players first, the decision to remove the anti-tamper solution became a clear one. We will continue to prioritize your feedback and make well-informed decisions throughout our Early Access development."
Source: store.steampowered.com