In a significant move to combat piracy, 2K Games and Denuvo have reportedly introduced mandatory 14-day online checks for certain titles, including NBA 2K26 and Marvels Midnight Suns. This decision comes on the heels of hackers claiming to have fully cracked Denuvos DRM protections, which has raised concerns about the impact of such software on game performance and accessibility. The new system requires players to connect online every two weeks to renew their authorization token, effectively locking out those who play offline for extended periods.