DENUVO to be removed from Hi-Fi Rush next month

Hi-FI Rush and studio Tango Gameworks have had an interesting trajectory. Despite the rhythm-focused action title being a success in the eyes of Microsoft, the console maker closed down its developers in 2024 as part of a massive round of lay-offs. Luckily, both Tango and Hi-Fi Rush were saved by gaming giant KRAFTON. While we’ve heard little from Tango Gameworks since, Hi-Fi Rush has gotten a couple notable updates – the latest of which will removes= DENUVO DRM from the game.

Publishing a post to their Steam page, Tango Gameworks confirmed that the PC version of Hi-Fi Rush is set to have its DENUVO anti-tamper DRM removed in a little over a month’s time, writing:

“Denuvo support for the PC version of Hi-Fi RUSH is scheduled to end at 00:00(KST) on January 16, 2026. Please note that even after Denuvo is removed, the game’s own anti-tampering features will remain active and will not affect normal gameplay. This adjustment is intended to provide a more stable and efficient service environment. We sincerely appreciate all players who continue to support the game through legitimate use.”

While undeniably a welcome change, those wanting to ensure that they are able to play the game following DENUVO’s removal will have to update to the latest patch due to the “internal system structure of the game” undergoing “significant changes.”

As mentioned, Hi-Fi Rush has received a couple updates since Krafton took over, with the game seeing a change in its service operator last month and now the removal of DENUVO.

Whether this is all in anticipation of something greater, we will have to wait and see. Regardless, removing DENUVO is a welcome move.

KitGuru says: What do you think of the announcement? Is the inclusion of DENUVO a dealbreaker? What do you think is next in store for Hi-Fi Rush / Tango Gameworks? Let us know down below.

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