No public source reviewed here substantiates Denuvo in The Last of Us Part I for PC. The available DRM listings do not indicate Denuvo, but they are third-party and store-data indicators—not an explicit confirmation from the publisher.
Which The Last of Us game is this about?
This answer is about The Last of Us Part I for PC, released on Steam on March 28, 2023. Steam lists Naughty Dog and Iron Galaxy Studios as developers and PlayStation Publishing LLC as publisher. It does not establish DRM details for other games in the series, remasters, or console editions. Steam’s product listing identifies the PC edition.
What do the PC DRM listings say?
PCGamingWiki’s release table treats Steam and Epic Games Store separately: its Steam DRM field is blank, while its Epic entry describes a way to run the game DRM-free using an executable shortcut and specified launch commands. That Epic-specific launch note should not be taken to mean the two storefronts have identical DRM or launch behavior.
SteamDB’s entry for Steam app 1888930 lists detected technologies, including the Epic Online Services SDK, but does not name Denuvo. A blank field or technology list that omits Denuvo is useful corroboration, not proof that every possible protection mechanism is absent.
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- Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters in The Last of Us, winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards.
- Includes the complete The Last of Us single-player story and celebrated prequel chapter, Left Behind, which explores the events that changed the lives of Ellie and her best friend Riley forever.
Has the publisher explicitly confirmed or denied Denuvo?
The reviewed official PlayStation, Steam, and Naughty Dog material identifies the PC game and its release but does not explicitly confirm or deny Denuvo. In particular, the available evidence does not support saying that Sony or another publisher representative confirmed the game has no Denuvo. The defensible conclusion is narrower: the reviewed storefront and technical listings do not substantiate Denuvo use.
Does a patch or PC feature listing change the answer?
No. PlayStation’s official PC page describes the PC features and system requirements, while the Steam product page covers storage and controller and input support. Those details identify the edition and help establish what the PC listing is for; they do not document its DRM.
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- Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters in The Last of Us, winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards.
- Includes the complete The Last of Us single-player story and celebrated prequel chapter, Left Behind, which explores the events that changed the lives of Ellie and her best friend Riley forever.
The official Steam community has v1.1.5 patch notes dated July 3, 2025, mentioning performance optimizations, crash fixes, and AMD FSR 4 support for compatible Radeon GPUs. These update notes do not state whether Denuvo is used.
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- BASED ON AWARD-WINNING FRANCHISES: Experience the treacherous world of The Last of Us, now a major HBO TV series and a beloved video game from Naughty Dog, in an immersive board game format.
- RICH, NARRATIVE GAMEPLAY: Join iconic characters like Joel and Ellie on a harrowing journey from a Quarantine Zone to Jackson, navigating through iconic locations filled with challenges.
- DYNAMIC CHALLENGE SYSTEM: Powered by the latest evolution of the Escape the Dark system, featuring large, narrative-rich chapter cards that introduce complex scenarios including encounters with FEDRA agents, hunters, and the infected.
- STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING: Survival hinges on crafting and weapon upgrades directly inspired by the video game’s mechanics, requiring players to make strategic use of dice and item cards.
- COLLECTOR'S ITEM: A must-have for fans with high-quality components and detailed artwork that bring the hauntingly beautiful atmosphere of The Last of Us to life. Ideal for 1-5 players, offering 60-90 minutes of engaging gameplay per session.
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- The Last of Us - Part I (Game Cover)
- The Last Of Us - Part II (Game Cover)
- Game Covers / Regular Styles
- Size: 24" x 36" (each) - 2 Individual Posters
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