Hi-Fi Rush, the fantastic musical action game, is losing Denuvo anti-tamper support early next year, according to a post on the game’s official Steam page.
The post, succinct in scope, announced suddenly that the software would be removed in a mandatory patch on the 16th January, 2026. However, it also states the game’s own anti-tamper measures will still remain in place, so it shouldn’t become totally unguarded from tampering hands.
The reason why? Well, the post gives the following justification: “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.”
So important is this update in the eyes of developer Tango Gameworks that Hi-Fi Rush will apparently not launch unless this patch has been installed. The comments responding to this Steam post are largely filled with fans celebrating the removal of Denuvo. The software has proven controversial for a variety of reasons – one of them being the online connection requirement which has rubbed folks the wrong way over the years.
We do know that Tango Gameworks is considering a Hi-Fi Rush sequel, among other potential projects. It had been in development for six months at the point when Krafton bought the studio, following Tango Gameworks’ sudden closure by Microsoft. In recent news, new-owners Krafton has announced its intention to become an “AI-first” company – good luck Tango!
If you’ve not tried out Hi-Fi, we recommend you remedy that as soon as possible. You can give Eurogamer’s review a read for an idea of what you’ve been missing, in which Ed Nightingale wrote: “Vibrant and self-assured, Hi-Fi Rush happily embraces the 00s’ cheese – and is all the better for it.”