We are dedicated to providing a fair and enjoyable gaming experience for everyone. To combat cheating and ensure a level playing field, with the Ocean update we integrated the Denuvo Anti-Cheat system for Steam and Epic Games Store players. This decision highlights our commitment to maintaining the integrity of our game and protecting our community from unfair practices. To help you understand what this software does, we have created this FAQ guide for you.

What is Denuvo Anti-Cheat?

Denuvo Anti-Cheat is an advanced security system designed to prevent cheating and protect the integrity of online gameplay.

How does Denuvo Anti-Cheat work?

It monitors gameplay to detect and prevent unauthorized modifications or third-party programs that give unfair advantages.

Will Denuvo Anti-Cheat affect my game's performance?

Denuvo operates with minimal impact on performance, ensuring a smooth gaming experience.

Is Denuvo Anti-Cheat mandatory?

Yes, Denuvo Anti-Cheat is required to play Fishing Planet to ensure a fair gaming environment.

How do I install Denuvo Anti-Cheat?

Denuvo is installed automatically when you launch Fishing Planet.

Can I uninstall Denuvo Anti-Cheat?

Uninstalling Denuvo is possible through standard system features, but the game will prompt you to reinstall it upon the next launch.

What about my privacy?

Denuvo prioritizes user privacy, collecting only necessary data to prevent cheating.

Does Denuvo use kernel-level access?

Yes, for effective cheat detection, but it follows strict safety protocols to ensure system stability. Here you can read more about kernel access and games that use this: https://irdeto.com/denuvo/qa-about-denuvo-anti-cheat-and-windows-kernel-mode-drivers

Why is Denuvo Anti-Cheat necessary?

To maintain a fair and competitive environment, protecting the game from cheaters.

Is Denuvo Anti-Cheat supported on Steam Deck/Linux/Proton?

Denuvo anti-cheat is compatible with Proton, including Steam Deck/SteamOS. It is not supported natively on Linux. It may not be compatible with other Linux compatibility layers.

I was banned as a result of the Denuvo anti-cheat report. Can I find out the exact software that was detected?

To maintain the integrity of our security measures, we cannot disclose specific details about the exact software detected. However, rest assured that the system is designed specifically to identify software that interferes with game mechanics for cheating purposes.

I am a software developer, can Denuvo falsely report me if I use my work tools while playing the game?

We want to assure you that we have not encountered any false positives of this nature. Our developers regularly play the game using their tools, and we’ve also conducted extensive testing to ensure accuracy.

Is it true that Denuvo, running at the processor core level, frequently accesses the hard drive, potentially causing premature wear on SSDs?

No, this is not true. Denuvo does not constantly read or write any data on your storage media, it only does very limited reads/writes.

There are recommendations to forcibly delete Denuvo software every time after logging into the game, repeatedly clearing its remnants from the registry. Is it necessary?

This isn't necessary. Denuvo Anti-Cheat runs ONLY while the game is active and does not start anything during system startup.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work to keep the game fair and fun for everyone. If you still have any questions, feel free to contact our Support Team via support@fishingplanet.com

You can also visit the FAQ page by Irdeto to learn more about the Denuvo anti-cheat gaming solution.

Thank you for your continued support, and happy fishing! Enjoy the game!