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Monster Hunter Rise update breaks the game on Steam Deck

Capcom is currently investigating the issue, but many believe that implementation of a new DRM anti-piracy software is to blame.

TJ Denzer

January 22, 2024 9:23 AM

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A recent update has caused Monster Hunter Rise to stop working on Steam Deck and its players are not thrilled about it. Capcom is aware of the issue and has tied it back to a recent update - Ver.16.0.2.0 - which was recently released for the game. However, some players and modders believe that a recent swap of DRM software may be to blame.

Capcom addressed the issues with Monster Hunter Rise on Steam Deck in a recent Steam Developer blog post this week. According to the post, which was added to the original patch notes, Capcom is aware that the current patch is messing with the game on Steam’s handheld platform:

While Capcom seems to be mum on the exact cause of the issues which are hindering the game from being played on Steam Deck, many users have already begun to suspect DRM is the issue. According to modder FluffyQuack, one of the things that Capcom did in the recent Monster Hunter Rise update was take out Denuvo DRM and replace it with another anti-piracy software, Enigma. Twitter users also pointed out that Capcom has done this with other older titles such as Resident Evil: Revelations, but the update was pulled back almost immediately.

Regardless, players seem convinced that Enigma DRM is to blame for Monster Hunter Rise’s sudden issues on Steam Deck. As we await a solution from Capcom on the situation, stay tuned for further updates on this story.

TJ Denzer

Senior News Editor

TJ Denzer is a player and writer with a passion for games that has dominated a lifetime. He found his way to the Shacknews roster in late 2019 and has worked his way to Senior News Editor since. Between news coverage, he also aides notably in livestream projects like the indie game-focused Indie-licious, the Shacknews Stimulus Games, and the Shacknews Dump. You can reach him at tj.denzer@shacknews.com and also find him on Twitter @JohnnyChugs.