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Denuvo Pursues Legal Action Against DRM Cracker Voices38
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 5 events from Sep 14, 2026 to Sep 18, 2026, drawn from 4 sources.
“On information and belief, Defendant is an individual who has circumvented Denuvo’s technological measures that effectively control access to copyrighted works,”
via pcgamer.com
Background
Denuvo provides anti-tamper DRM software used by major video game publishers to protect their releases from unauthorized access and piracy. The software has historically faced significant criticism from gamers regarding system resource usage and performance concerns, though Denuvo maintains its tool does not impact gameplay.
Following the departure of prominent cracker Empress in 2025, the landscape for Denuvo-protected game cracks experienced a slowdown. However, an anonymous actor operating under the handle "voices38" emerged by releasing traditional direct-patch cracks and hypervisor bypasses for major modern titles without requiring users to disable Windows security features.
The timeline
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Denuvo Files Federal Lawsuit Against Anonymous Cracker
Denuvo GmbH formally initiated legal action by filing a complaint at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against an unknown individual or entity using the handle "voices38" alongside ten unnamed Doe defendants, alleging violations of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act's anti-circumvention provisions.[2]
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Denuvo lawsuit recorded as case number 5:2026cv10423
According to the lawsuit record, Denuvo’s case against voices38 was assigned the number 5:2026cv10423.[3]
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Denuvo requests subpoena of Valve, Reddit, and Discord to unmask voices38
According to the complaint, Denuvo requested subpoenas of Valve, Reddit, and Discord to obtain account details that could identify voices38.[4]
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Lawsuit Details 26 Targeted Games and Subpoena Plans
Public reports outlined that Denuvo's lawsuit accuses voices38 of bypassing Anti-Tamper protections on at least 26 video games—such as Hogwarts Legacy, Black Myth: Wukong, and DOOM: The Dark Ages. Because Denuvo does not own the game copyrights, the claim rests on DMCA anti-circumvention rules, with Denuvo seeking court permission to subpoena Valve, Reddit, and Discord for identifying data.[1]
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Voices38 Responds Publicly on Reddit
In response to the unfolding legal pressure and public filings, the anonymous cracker voices38 reportedly downplayed the situation on the CrackWatch subreddit, leaving a comment stating, "All is fine, everything will continue as normal."[1]
Frequently asked
Is the Denuvo lawsuit against voices38 over?
As of September 17, 2026, per heise.de, the lawsuit against voices38 has been assigned case number 5:2026cv10423 and the case is proceeding.
Why is Denuvo suing voices38 if Denuvo does not own the game copyrights?
Because Denuvo does not own the game copyrights, the lawsuit is not based on copyright infringement. Instead, Denuvo is suing under the anti-circumvention provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), arguing that bypassing its protection software harms its tamper-protection business.
What specific games are named in Denuvo's lawsuit against voices38?
The complaint alleges that voices38 bypassed Anti-Tamper protections on 26 games, including major titles like Hogwarts Legacy, Black Myth: Wukong, DOOM: The Dark Ages, Resident Evil Requiem, Stellar Blade, and 007 First Light, alongside older titles like FIFA 20 and PES 2020.
How does Denuvo plan to identify the anonymous cracker voices38?
Denuvo's court filing lists specific accounts connected to the activity, including a Reddit account, a Discord user ID, and seven Steam profiles. Denuvo has asked the court for permission to subpoena Valve, Reddit, and Discord to uncover identifying account and payment details.
How has voices38 reacted to the legal action?
Voices38 has appeared unfazed by the federal complaint, posting a comment on the CrackWatch subreddit that read, "All is fine, everything will continue as normal."
More related drama (4)
Sources (4)
- pcgamer.com, Denuvo is on the hunt for DRM cracker, Sep 17, 2026.
- tweaktown.com, Denuvo is suing anonymous cracker voices38 over 26 game DRM bypasses, who says 'everything will continue as normal', Sep 16, 2026.
- heise.de, Copy protection: Denuvo sues cracker voices38 in the USA, Sep 17, 2026.
- gamerhub.co.uk, Denuvo sues cracker voices38, seeks platform subpoenas, Sep 17, 2026.
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