Capcom removes Enigma DRM from Resident Evil 4 Remake

Capcom just yanked Enigma DRM out of the Resident Evil 4 remake after fan backlash over tanked performance.

What actually happened with the DRM swap

• Resident Evil 4 remake quietly lost its original Denuvo protection last month on PC.
• Capcom slapped Enigma DRM in as a replacement, and performance nosedived.
• Zero communication from the publisher accompanied that controversial swap.

Community outrage forced Capcom's hand

• Fans and outlets like Digital Foundry openly trashed the decision.
• A fresh Steam update dropped today, ripping Enigma out entirely.
• Performance should now match the original 2023 launch baseline again.
• Mod compatibility with the DRM-free build is still an open question.

Other Capcom titles are still stuck with Enigma

• Monster Hunter Rise got the same unwanted Enigma treatment post-launch.
• Resident Evil 5 and 6 are also carrying that baggage right now.
• Performance hits and broken mod support plague those games as well.
• Fans are hoping Capcom extends the removal across its whole catalog.