Pirate Who Cracked Denuvo Games Like Resident Evil Requiem Plans to Keep Doing So Despite Being Sued
A pirate known as voices38 has cracked Resident Evil Requiem and successfully bypassed its Denuvo DRM protection, marking the first game of 2026 to have its copy protection broken. The crack was achieved approximately 1.5 months after the game’s release. Denuvo is a digital rights management software widely used by PC game publishers to protect titles from piracy during their critical launch window.
Despite facing legal action from publishers over their cracking activities, voices38 has indicated they intend to continue circumventing Denuvo protection on future games. The pirate’s track record demonstrates consistent success in defeating the DRM system, which has been a primary defense mechanism for major PC releases. Resident Evil Requiem’s compromise represents a significant milestone in the ongoing battle between game publishers and the piracy community.
The lawsuit against voices38 underscores the entertainment industry’s continued efforts to combat software piracy through legal action. However, the pirate’s stated determination to proceed regardless of legal consequences highlights the persistent challenge publishers face in protecting their intellectual property. The Denuvo system, while designed to delay piracy and protect launch-window sales, has proven vulnerable to determined attackers despite its reputation for robust security. This incident contributes to an ongoing cycle where protection measures are developed, defeated, and ultimately updated by both sides of the conflict.