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‘Doom: The Dark Ages’ DRM Is Locking Out Linux Users Who Bought the Game [404 Media]
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Jup, I just never buy games with Denuvo these days.
Under Windows, the 5 machine activations per 24 hours limit they impose wasn't something I ever hit, but under Linux it's kind of easy because, as the article states, switching Proton versions counts as a machine activation to Denuvo.
Ah, Microsoft. Just when I thought you understood how to properly release a game with South of Midnight and TES: Oblivion Remastered: Steam Deck verified, no Denuvo or other intrusive DRM (doesn't mean the games are DRM free), available on multiple storefronts. Along comes Doom and they just couldn't resist Denuvo. Idiots.
That limit isn't mandatory with Denuvo and Doom apparently doesn't have it. On Steam some games mention a limit on the store page, like Atomfall, Atomic Heart or a few Assassin's Creed games.
The Dark Ages EULA does mention something like Denuvo "may" limit installations, but then never says anything else.