Final Fantasy Xvi-tenoke !exclusive! -

In theory, Denuvo adds overhead. In practice, modern Denuvo implementations (post-2022) have minimized performance hits. However, Final Fantasy XVI is an anomaly.

The combination of these two technologies is often referred to as a "hard" protection scheme, historically taking months or years to bypass effectively. FINAL FANTASY XVI-TENOKE

Final Fantasy XVI cost roughly $200 million to make. The PC port, despite its flaws, represents a labor of love by Creative Business Unit III (the Final Fantasy XIV team). Piracy cuts directly into the long-tail revenue needed to fund future DLC (like The Rising Tide ). In theory, Denuvo adds overhead