Recent Denuvo Defenses Bypassed as Voices38 Cracks Capcom's Requiem

The ongoing battle between digital rights management providers and the piracy community has intensified, as the newly released title Requiem has reportedly been cracked. The breach was executed by the actor known as voices38, who managed to bypass the game's Denuvo protection.

This development is notable because it challenges the efficacy of the most recent iterations of Denuvo's anti-tamper software. Capcom released Requiem on February 27, 2026, intending for the DRM to protect the title during its crucial sales window. However, the speed at which the protection was defeated highlights potential vulnerabilities in the software's latest updates.

A Shift in Piracy Methodology

Previously, the game had been accessible to pirates only through a "Hypervisor" method. While this alternative approach reduced the number of unplayable titles, it is generally not regarded as a "true" crack within the community due to its cumbersome workarounds and technical requirements. The breakthrough by voices38 represents a more direct defeat of the software's security measures.

The crack follows a similar success by the same actor regarding Doom: The Dark Ages, a 2025 title. The breach of that game marked the first time a Denuvo-locked title from 2025 was fully cracked.

Developer Response and Future Implications

In discussions on Reddit, voices38 revealed that Requiem incorporated only two new security features compared to the version used in Doom: The Dark Ages. When questioned about the feasibility of cracking future 2025 and 2026 titles, the hacker expressed confidence, stating simply that "all can be cracked."

Despite this confidence, voices38 acknowledged that Requiem stands as the most difficult title they have cracked to date. This suggests that while the DRM is not impenetrable, it continues to pose a significant challenge that requires substantial time and effort to overcome.

Historically, pirates often waited for developers to remove Denuvo after the initial sales period concluded. These recent events suggest a paradigm shift where current-year titles may become accessible to pirates much sooner than previously anticipated. Denuvo is reportedly aware of these advanced piracy methods and is actively developing countermeasures to secure future releases.