Facing lawsuit from Denuvo, pirate who cracked the anti-piracy tool in Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, Black Myth: Wukong, and dozens more says they'll do it again

Denuvo’s legal complaint alleges that the user known as “voices38” not only cracked Denuvo’s DRM on a slate of high‑profile releases such as Black Myth: Wukong, Persona 3 Reload, and the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem, but also posted detailed walkthroughs of the circumvention process on Reddit and Discord. By framing the activity as “computer hacking” that “facilitates unauthorized access,” Denuvo is seeking damages and an injunction that could force the pirate to cease distribution and possibly reveal their real‑world identity. The suit spans nearly 20 pages and cites 26 specific games, underscoring the breadth of the alleged infringement and Denuvo’s intent to set a legal precedent against individual crackers rather than just the hosting sites.

The move arrives amid a long‑standing arms race between DRM vendors and the cracking community. Denuvo’s technology, adopted by dozens of AAA publishers for its “hard‑to‑break” reputation, has been both praised for delaying piracy windows and criticized for performance penalties. Historically, most anti‑piracy firms have pursued takedown notices or sued distribution platforms, leaving individual crackers largely unchallenged. By targeting a single, prolific hacker, Denuvo signals a strategic shift: using civil litigation to deter high‑profile breaches and to pressure platforms that host the leaked files. This aligns with recent trends where rights holders are leveraging the DMCA and copyright law to go after not just the uploaders but also the “facilitators” who publish cracking guides.

If the court grants Denuvo a favorable ruling, it could raise the legal stakes for solo crackers, potentially prompting them to adopt more sophisticated anonymity tools or to shift toward “leak‑first” strategies that avoid explicit technical disclosure. Conversely, a dismissal or settlement could reaffirm the difficulty of holding individual hackers accountable, encouraging the community to continue publicizing crack methods. Stakeholders should monitor the docket for any subpoenas targeting the pirate’s Discord or Steam accounts, as well as any settlement talks that might include a permanent ban on future releases. Publishers may also reassess the cost‑benefit of Denuvo licensing if legal enforcement proves effective.