Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Receives Exciting New Update

The latest update for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor brings significant changes to the action-adventure game, including the removal of the controversial Denuvo Digital Rights Management (DRM) system from its PC version. Alongside this removal, the update also focuses on enhancing game performance and introducing various quality-of-life improvements.

Denuvo DRM, which debuted in 2014, has been a point of contention among gamers. Used by developers to combat cheating, Denuvo has been implemented in numerous high-profile games such as Resident Evil and Far Cry. However, it has faced criticism for its high CPU usage and concerns about its impact on SSD lifespan, despite Denuvo’s denial of these claims.

Patch 9 for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, detailed on the game's official website on September 12, highlights the removal of Denuvo DRM as a key feature. This move is likely to be met with enthusiasm from players, who have expressed unease about the software's effect on game performance. The decision to remove Denuvo comes after a backlash when its inclusion was announced shortly before the game’s April 2023 launch, though the patch notes do not specify why the DRM was removed.

In addition to eliminating Denuvo DRM, the update includes several performance enhancements for PC users. The patch notes reveal improvements in mouse-and-keyboard controls, better functionality across various menu screens, and optimizations for Ray Tracing software. These changes promise enhanced visuals and smoother gameplay, particularly for users with high-end PCs.

The update also addresses several bugs, including fixes for crashes related to NPC interactions and collision issues causing players to fall through elevator floors at low frame rates. This patch reflects ongoing efforts to resolve the game-breaking bugs that plagued the initial release.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Patch 9 Highlights

Performance Enhancements

- Improved frame rates across various hardware configurations.

- Resolved framerate hitching issues for a smoother experience.

- Optimized Ray Tracing for better CPU and GPU performance.

- Enhanced mouse functionality for gameplay.

Quality of Life Improvements

- Accelerated “Optimizing Game Files” screen with multi-core CPU support.

- Improved mouse and keyboard functionality on multiple menu screens, including the title menu and workbench.

Bug Fixes

- Fixed collision issues causing players to fall through elevators at low framerates.

- Resolved crashes related to NPC interactions.

- Addressed intermittent crashes and motion value issues.

General Updates

- Removal of Denuvo DRM from the game.