A Nintendo has just taken a new approach to the fight against piracy, offering developers the option of using Denuvo anti-piracy software for their games on the Nintendo Switch console.
As part of its efforts to combat the illegal use of software on its portable devices, the Japanese giant will strengthen the security of the Switch ecosystem.
In a press release, the company Irdeto, which is working with Nintendo, revealed the launch of Nintendo Switch Emulator Protection, a tool available through the Nintendo Developers Portal.
The goal of this new addition is to provide an extra layer of security to games, even when they are emulated on PCs.
Irdeto highlighted that while a game can be protected against unauthorized emulation on computers, there is still the possibility that the Nintendo Switch version will be emulated and played on PCs on launch day.
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Nintendo is not a fan of emulators and unofficially downloaded games
Nintendo’s stance on unauthorized emulators is widely recognized by its fans and consumers. Recently, the company asked Valve to remove a GameCube and Wii simulator from the Steam platform.
Additionally, it also requested the removal of a GitHub tool that was being used to play Switch games.
As much as many people do not agree with this, these actions coming from the company demonstrate the commitment to protecting its property to the maximum and preserving the integrity of its platform. There are those who do not agree, as they claim that the games are very expensive and not accessible.
On the software side, Irdeto explains that this is true for a number of games available on Nintendo Switch. By preventing unauthorized emulation on PCs, studios have the opportunity to maximize their earnings during the crucial launch period, which is when monetization is most significant.
The Nintendo Switch emulator’s protection ensures that anyone interested in playing the title will need to purchase a legitimate copy.
Therefore, from this new update, if you do not have the game officially, you can’t play. The measure left some consumers outraged by Nintendo’s stance, but there are also those who defend the company.
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