Capcom Removes Enigma DRM from Resident Evil 4 Remake

Enigma DRM Removed

Capcom has removed the Enigma DRM from Resident Evil 4 Remake, as confirmed by SteamDB's update history. The news was well-received on r/Games, picking up over 1,100 upvotes from the PC gaming community.

Why Was It Controversial?

Resident Evil 4 Remake launched in March 2023 to critical acclaim and commercial success. However, Capcom made the unusual decision to add Enigma DRM to the already two-year-old title — a game that was regularly going on sale. This baffled and frustrated many players and industry observers.

“This was the most mid-level executive, detached-from-gaming move I've seen. Who would think it's a good idea to add DRM to a 2-year-old game that's been regularly on sale?”

Performance Impact

Reports suggested that the Enigma DRM had measurable performance impacts on PC, with some users flagging compatibility concerns with advanced upscaling technologies. Its removal should translate to a smoother experience for PC players.

Part of a Wider Trend

This removal follows Warner Bros removing Denuvo from Gotham Knights around the same time. Publishers are increasingly removing DRM from games post-launch, a development welcomed by game preservation advocates.