According to cybersecurity experts, Xsonoro 514's crack relied on a combination of reverse engineering and patching techniques. By analyzing the game's assembly code, Xsonoro 514 was able to identify vulnerabilities in the DRM system and create a custom patch that would bypass the protection. The patch, which was approximately 10MB in size, was then shared on various online forums and social media platforms.
(by WeMod) is already a free tool for game modding, which makes the existence of a "cracked" version highly suspicious and likely a lure for inexperienced users. Investigation Summary Horizon Cracked By Xsonoro 514