Bethesda Sparks Controversy Among PC Gamers With Doom: The Dark Ages Decision

Bethesda has stirred up frustration among PC gamers with its latest move. The company has confirmed that Doom: The Dark Ages will launch with Denuvo, the divisive anti-piracy technology. id Software’s brutal FPS is set to release on May 15.

 

Doom: The Dark Ages has been on every shooter fan’s radar since id Software showcased its jaw-dropping gameplay at Xbox’s Developer_Direct, alongside a definitive release date of May 15. However, Bethesda’s confirmation that the PC version will include Denuvo has left many players fuming. The controversial anti-piracy system has long been criticized for causing performance issues in games due to its constant verification checks to prevent unauthorized use.

As pointed out by DSOGaming, Doom: The Dark Ages now has its Steam page updated to reflect Denuvo integration. Despite being used to combat piracy, the technology has often been blamed for negatively impacting game performance.

Interestingly, Bethesda’s Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, developed by MachineGames, launched without Denuvo. Still, Bethesda has a history of using the technology in titles like Wolfenstein: Youngblood, GhostWire: Tokyo, and Doom Eternal. Over time, however, they’ve removed Denuvo from these games post-launch, raising hopes that Doom: The Dark Ages may also shed it later.

With its development nearing completion, Doom: The Dark Ages is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious entries in the franchise yet. Fans eagerly anticipate its May release, viewing it as an exceptional addition to the series. While this installment serves as a prequel, id Software has assured fans that it’s not a final farewell to the franchise, as they envision more stories for the Doomguy in the future.

Source: 3djuegos

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