GameDoes Dark and Darker have kernel-level anti-cheat?
Yes — kernel-level anti-cheat
Dark and Darker declares IRONSHIELD on its Steam page, which runs at the kernel level of Windows.
From the requirements on the Steam store page, checked Oct 28, 2026.
What the store page says you sign up for
| Anti-cheat | IRONSHIELD (kernel-level) |
|---|---|
| Boot protection | Requires both Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 |
| EULA | Requires agreeing to a third-party EULA |
FAQ
Does Dark and Darker have kernel-level anti-cheat?
Dark and Darker declares IRONSHIELD on its Steam page, which runs at the kernel level of Windows.
Does Dark and Darker require a third-party account?
No third-party account is listed on Dark and Darker's Steam page.
Does Dark and Darker use DRM like Denuvo?
No third-party DRM is listed on Dark and Darker's Steam page. Steam's own DRM may still apply.
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