Monster Hunter Rise update adds Enigma DRM, breaks Steam Deck compatibility

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Capcom’s latest update for Monster Hunter Rise on Steam has broken some compatibility with Steam Deck, with users reporting that they’re no longer to load the game on Valve’s handheld PC gaming platform.

Monster Hunter Rise no longer works on Steam Deck hardware, after its latest update added new DRM software.

The latest Monster Hunter Rise update has added Enigma DRM to the game, which seemingly broke its Steam Deck compatibility. Arriving mere months ahead of the three-year anniversary of Monster Hunter Rise's critically acclaimed release, the game's newest PC patch also raised some other concerns among the fandom.

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Capcom has added new DRM software to Monster Hunter Rise, completely breaking it on Steam Deck. Now, despite being Steam Deck verified, the game won't even launch on the platform.