In tests for the Intel Core I9 12900K CPU, multiple outlets reported that Denuvo causes certain games to lose its ability. Both PC Gamer and PC Mag report that controversial DRM software Denuvo is a tyrant. One game is Assassins Creed: Valhalla won’t be able to run due to Denuvo. Speaking to PC Mag, Intel shared the following story: We’re aware of the problem with Assassins Creed: Valhalla, and we are working on a fix with the publisher of this game. Select game titles have had issues running on 12th Gen Core because of a DRM issue. These issues have been resorted to in Windows 11 as well as java versions and some of these latest features. Updates for Windows 10 will start next year. Assassins Creed: Valhalla. Ubisoft has a rating. PC Gamer noted that Denuvo, however, was incompatible with Intels Alder Lake CPU, adding it wasn’t yet to correct an issue with Denuvo on Alder Lake for 32 games. In October, Intels developer documentation said it’s working with leading DRM vendors like Denuvo to ensure their solutions support new platforms. The problems come from existing DRM software which was unable to use new hybrid architecture in Alder Lake CPUs. But, especially Denuvo, is widely criticised for causing performance problems in play that use them. In other news, Grand Theft Auto will launch with Nvidias DLSS software, so that everyone with the appropriate RTX-enabled hardware can run the game with higher quality and cheaper performance demands.
