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IO Adds Denuvo to 007 First Light, Users Demand Refunds

5/23/2026

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IO Interactive added Denuvo DRM to 007 First Light ahead of its May 27, 2026 launch.
Steam users began posting frustrations and requesting refunds after learning of the DRM addition.
Critics warn that Denuvo can degrade performance and impose restrictions for SteamOS users switching Proton versions.
IO Interactive said removing Denuvo from 007 First Light is unlikely at this stage.

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IO Interactive added Denuvo DRM to 007 First Light ahead of its May 27, 2026 launch.
Steam users began posting frustrations and requesting refunds after learning of the DRM addition.
Critics warn that Denuvo can degrade performance and impose restrictions for SteamOS users switching Proton versions.
IO Interactive said removing Denuvo from 007 First Light is unlikely at this stage.