The question of Denuvo in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has been a big talking point ever since the sequel was announced. With the first game’s reputation as a demanding RPG and players already cautious about performance, the idea of layering in controversial DRM didn’t sit well.
Rumors spread fast across forums and social media, and soon enough, pre-order discussions were less about medieval quests and more about whether Denuvo would drag the game down. Now that Warhorse has spoken directly, the situation is clear.
Does Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Denuvo Protection?
No, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 will not ship with Denuvo, you can check on the Steam Page, the right bottom part. The confusion started when a Plaion customer support rep, Vernon V., reportedly confirmed that Denuvo was in the plans for KCD2. Combine that with Deep Silver’s old stance on DRM from back in 2019, and the rumor sounded believable enough to stir backlash. Steam forums were hit with negativity, and some players even canceled their pre-orders out of frustration.
After weeks of silence, Warhorse Studios broke the tension. During a two-hour Twitch stream that showed off new gameplay, Global PR Manager Tobias Stolz-Zwilling (better known to fans as Sir Tobi) set the record straight. He stated flat-out that there will be no Denuvo in KCD2 and urged the community to move on from the rumor. His words made it clear that unless Warhorse themselves make an announcement, outside speculation shouldn’t be trusted.
Tobi acknowledged that “there was some misalignment, some misinformation,” but reinforced that the decision is final: the sequel will launch DRM-free when it comes to Denuvo. That reassurance seems to have calmed the storm and let fans refocus on the game itself.
What Anti-Piracy Measures Does Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Use?
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 will only rely on Steam’s built-in protection on PC. There won’t be any third-party DRM tools like Denuvo involved, and Warhorse has confirmed this applies across the board even upcoming content such as the Legacy of the Forge DLC will remain free of it.
Denuvo is still widely used because it slows down cracking during a game’s launch window, but it’s also known to eat into performance and spark frustration for paying players. Warhorse’s decision to skip it shows a preference for stability and performance over heavy-handed piracy control. For an RPG as large and detailed as Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, that can make a real difference in how smooth the experience feels from day one.
