The vast majority of websites offering direct downloads or torrents for cracked executables bundle the files with hidden malware. These can include:
Denuvo requires periodic online check-ins. If a player loses internet access for an extended period, the game may refuse to launch, even in single-player mode.
: Many "crack" searches are actually users trying to bypass Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) errors. You can often fix these by running the EasyAntiCheat_Setup in the game's local files and selecting Repair Service .