2K Games introduces 14-day online check-ins for PC titles after Denuvo DRM cracked
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Updated · Kotaku · Apr 28
2K Games introduces 14-day online check-ins for PC titles after Denuvo DRM cracked
9 articles · Updated · Kotaku · Apr 28
The new check-in system affects NBA 2K25, NBA 2K26, and Marvel’s Midnight Suns, requiring internet connection every two weeks for continued play.
This move follows the complete bypass of Denuvo DRM by hackers using a hypervisor-based technique, rendering the DRM ineffective and reportedly improving game performance.
Some users claim the new check-in requirement is not clearly disclosed on Steam or in EULAs, raising concerns about transparency and game preservation as publishers and Denuvo respond to piracy threats.
With Denuvo bypassed, is 2K’s online check-in the end of offline single-player gaming?
Can game companies legally force your offline games to connect to the internet every two weeks without telling you?
The new Denuvo bypass operates below your OS. What security risks does this bring to your PC?
As DRM becomes more aggressive, how will we preserve today's classic games for future generations?
Could the fight against piracy make your newly purchased games unplayable on Linux or the Steam Deck?
Is anti-piracy software hurting paying customers more than pirates by degrading game performance?