The original CODEX crack disabled Denuvo. However, the July 23rd update required CODEX to re-crack the new executable. The v20180723codex update contains a patched CrashBandicootNSaneTrilogy.exe that bypasses the license checks introduced in the hotfix. This update is useless without the base code release.
There are two ways to apply updates for CODEX releases: using the provided installer (Method A) or manually copying files (Method B).
Method A: Using the Update.exe (Recommended) crash bandicoot n sane trilogy update v20180723codex
Method B: Manual Installation
If the update does not have an Update.exe or if Method A fails:
Using a test bench from 2018 (Intel i7-8700K, GTX 1080 Ti, 16GB DDR4), the difference between the base CODEX release and the v20180723codex version is noticeable. The original CODEX crack disabled Denuvo
| Metric | Base CODEX (v1.0) | v20180723codex (v1.0.2) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Average FPS | 141 fps | 143 fps (margin of error) | | 0.1% Low FPS | 54 fps | 81 fps | | Stutter frequency | Frequent during autosave | Rare; mostly shader compilation only | | Launch time | 8.2 seconds | 6.5 seconds | | AMD CPU support | Crash on Phenom II | Fully functional |
The Verdict: The update primarily fixes frame pacing. The base game had occasional "hitches" when the engine loaded new data. v20180723 smoothed these out, making the jump from console's 30fps (Switch/PS4 standard) to PC's 60fps+ feel truly native. Method B: Manual Installation If the update does
Yes, absolutely.
The v20180723 update didn't add fancy graphics or new skins, but it transformed the N. Sane Trilogy from a "playable port" into a competitive speedrun-viable remaster. For the CODEX scene, this build is the definitive way to experience Crash's PC debut without the telemetry of Steam.
File size of update: ~78 MB (small, but mighty)
While Stormy Ascent (the DLC level) was already included, the v20180723 update fixed a specific logic error regarding the gem route timer.