In a notable trend within the gaming industry, IO Interactive has added Denuvo Digital Rights Management (DRM) to its upcoming title, 007 First Light, just six days before the game's release. This last-minute addition has sparked significant backlash from gamers, many of whom are expressing their outrage on forums such as Reddit and Steam. Pre-order customers, who began placing orders in September 2025, are now threatening to cancel their purchases due to concerns about the game's long-term accessibility and the potential performance impact of Denuvo's server authentication system. Critics have pointed out that the timing of the Denuvo disclosure is problematic, following similar complaints about other recent game releases that employed the DRM. While some players remain hopeful for stable frame rates and optimized visuals, the late announcement has led many to reconsider their financial commitment to the game. Calls for Valve, the platform hosting the game, to require earlier disclosures of Denuvo and similar DRM systems have emerged, as the gaming community continues to grapple with the implications of such protective measures.