The speculation that Intel's new Adler Lake CPUs may have problems with game DRM has turned out to have merit. In a Game Dev Guide for Alder Lake Performance Hybrid Architecture, Intel warns: "If your existing or upcoming game uses a DRM middleware, you might want to contact the middleware provider and confirm that it supports hybrid architectures in general, and the upcoming Intel ADL platform in particular. Due to the nature of modern DRM algorithms, it might use CPU detection, and should be aware of the upcoming hybrid platforms. Intel is working with leading DRM providers such as Denuvo* to make sure their solutions support new platforms." Now Intel offers a List of Games Affected by DRM Issue in 12th Gen Intel Processors for Windows 11 and Windows 10 (thanks Neowin). This outlines games that won't run under the new CPUs broken down by Windows version, as well as a list of games that can played by taking advantage of a Scroll Lock workaround:

The games listed below are known to be impacted by the Digital Rights Management (DRM) software issue with Windows 11*. The games listed in bold are expected to be patched sometime in mid-November with the upcoming Windows 11 update. We are working with developers to resolve issues with the rest of the games listed. In the meantime, the Scroll Lock workaround can be used.

This list will be updated as patches are released.

• Anthem*
• Bravely Default 2*
• Fishing Sim World*
• Football Manager 2019*
• Football Manager Touch 2019*
• Football Manager 2020*
• Football Manager Touch 2020*
• Legend of Mana*
• Mortal Kombat 11*
• Tony Hawks Pro Skater 1 and 2*
• Warhammer I*

• Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla*
• Far Cry Primal*
• Fernbus Simulator*
• For Honor*
• Lost in Random*
• Madden 22*
• Maneater*
• Need for Speed – Hot Pursuit Remastered*
• Sea of Solitude*
• Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order*
• Tourist Bus Simulator*
• Maneater*

For Windows 10, the games above are affected, and we are working with developers to get a patch. The games below are also affected. For the list below, you can update to Windows 11 or use the Scroll Lock workaround while we work to get this resolved. This list will also be updated as patches are released.

• Ace Combat 7*
• Assassins Creed Odyssey*
• Assassins Creed Origins*
• Code Vein*
• eFootball 2021*
• F1 2019*
• Far Cry New Dawn*
• FIFA 19*
• FIFA 20*
• Football Manager 2021*
• Football Manager Touch 2021*
• Ghost Recon Breakpoint*
• Ghost Recon Wildlands*
• Immortals Fenyx Rising*
• Just Cause 4*
• Life is Strange 2*
• Madden 21*
• Monopoly Plus*
• Need For Speed Heat*
• Scott Pilgrim vs The World*
• Shadow of the Tomb Raider*
• Shinobi Striker*
• Soulcalibur VI*
• Starlink*
• Team Sonic Racing*
• Total War Saga - Three Kingdoms*
• Train Sim World*
• Train Sim World 2*
• Wolfenstein Youngblood*