The Diofield Chronicle Quietly Removes Denuvo

This is an odd one, I don't usually see developers/publishers removing Denuvo...but here I am writing this article! The Diofield Chronicle recently got its 1.20 update, which added in some awesome new content (changelog below), but it seems they left a major change to the game out...Denuvo, the anti-tamper technology integrated into games to stop piracy, has officially been removed from the game entirely!

As shown on SteamDB, a day before the 1.20 update was launched, Denuvo was removed by Square Enix. While we aren't sure the exact reason why, I would consider it pretty significant as Denuvo is usually used in many games recently with no indications of it being taken out:

While we haven't tested to see if there is any impact on the game itself, we did review Diofield and its performance on the Steam Deck. It was very playable and extremely fun on the Deck, but it is possible it could be a bit better now thanks to this removal! We will have to see for ourselves soon.

On top of that, here is the new update's changelog! It adds some awesome new content and a new difficulty mode, which is pretty fantastic to see:

The Diofield Chronicle 1.20 Changelog:

• Additional new story content starring Waltaquin Redditch
  • Follow the events from Waltaquin joining the Blue Fix up to Chapter 5 and see the story unfolding from he perspective
• New gameplay mechanics, maps, missions and boss
  • Featuring new events that present Waltaquin's thoughts and deliberations as options for the player. Explore new maps, take on new missions and fight the fearsome new boss "Behemoth".
• New equipment and skills
  • The new "Magic Time" equipment type and the "Necrotiem" skill that can be used with it open up new tactical possibilities not seen in the original game.
• New difficulty level and play mode unlocked after completing the game
  • This update introduces the new "Very Hard" difficulty level that offers players an even more satisfying challenge, as well as an extra mode where the difficulty level is pitched at players who have completed the main story.
• Adjustments to game balance in certain areas.

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