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Does Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater have Denuvo on PC?

Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater doesn’t have Denuvo on PC. If you look at the game’s official Steam page, there is no mention of Denuvo or any other form of third-party DRM attached to the game. So once it arrives, PC players won’t have to deal with Denuvo or any type of complicated protection software. It’s worth bringing up, especially because many publishers generally attach Denuvo to their bigger titles, and it’s a topic of much debate.

Sure, skipping it might make the game easier to crack at launch, but it also means fewer worries for those who care more about smooth performance than piracy concerns.

Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater is not protected by Denuvo on PC

Usually, if a game has Denuvo on PC, it is marked in the right side section of Steam; for Snake Eater, it isn't (Image via Steam) — Usually, if a game has Denuvo on PC, it is marked in the right side section of Steam; for Snake Eater, it isn’t (Image via Steam)

For those unfamiliar with the debate, Denuvo is basically DRM software – a system intended to prevent piracy or tampering. However, many PC players find that it interferes with performance and stability, especially on weaker systems. That’s why whenever any big-budget new release is published, the immediate check is to see if it includes Denuvo.

Based on Konami’s recent history, this news shouldn’t be too shocking. Neither Silent Hill 2 nor the Metal Gear & Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake Master Collection contained Denuvo. At this rate, it seems like Konami might be phasing Denuvo out completely. In fact, feeling ahead of Silent Hill f (due September 25, 2025) most likely does not have it as well.

So with Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater, PC players can expect a launch without Denuvo hanging over the experience.

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Why skipping Denuvo on PC matters?

The gaming community has been fairly vocal about the downside of games requiring DRM software in general and Denuvo specifically. Whenever or wherever possible, removing the concern for Denuvo is a good thing, because there is the chance it drops performance a little, increases loading times, and in some cases, creates stability issues for players on a system capable of running the game. Certainly, it is reassuring for those with mid-range systems.

For players, it’s one less barrier to worry about. For Konami, it’s a statement that they’re prioritizing the user experience over aggressive DRM protection (even if it comes with the risk of piracy).