Bad news for Nintendo game enthusiasts

Denuvo stands as a leading company in safeguarding games across platforms, such as computers, mobiles, and consoles, from piracy threats. Not only does it ward off illegal copies, but Denuvo also counters cheating in competitive multiplayer games. Several prominent games, like Fifa 23, Monster Hunter Rise, and Battlefield 2042, benefit from Denuvo's DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection. A new development suggests that the Nintendo Switch could soon join this list.

It seems Denuvo is set to shield games on the Nintendo Switch through its Nintendo Switch Emulator Protection. Emulators, which are software that allows users to play Nintendo Switch games on PCs, pose a significant challenge. Denuvo's perspective is that if a game's PC version is piracy-proof, its Nintendo Switch counterpart should, in theory, be emulate-able and playable on a PC from the get-go. This new protection aims to block unsanctioned emulations, ensuring that enthusiasts will need to purchase a legitimate version to enjoy the game.

Bad news for Nintendo game enthusiasts

However, a notable concern emerges here. Denuvo protection is known to sometimes hamper a game's performance on the PC. The potential implications of this for the Nintendo Switch are yet to be seen. It remains to be seen how Denuvo navigates this challenge to secure games without affecting their performance.

On a related note, there's buzz around a possible release of the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2024's second quarter. Speculations suggest that Nintendo's delay might be a strategic move to avoid the chip shortage induced by the pandemic.

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