Oddly enough, the CPY crack became the preferred base for modders. Because the cracked .exe had no DRM, mods that altered core game logic (like Infinite Heaven, which adds hardcore difficulty and AI tweaks) worked flawlessly. Many modding guides still reference the CPY version for compatibility.
Legitimate users also suffered. Early Denuvo versions caused excessive SSD writes, longer load times, and occasional crashes. The CPY version, ironically, ran smoother because it stripped away the DRM overhead. Many forum posts from paying customers admitted to switching to the cracked version for performance reasons. Metal Gear Solid V The Phantom Pain-CPY