US EditionMandatory Internet Connection Is Back on Consoles as New PlayStation DRM Disables Your License After 30 Days
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A new controversy surrounds Sony and its PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 ecosystem, after users detected a possible limit of use in digital games purchased on the PlayStation Store. According to community reports, some titles acquired from March 2026 show a 30-day period of validity, which has triggered alarms about the true ownership of these content. The issue went viral after shared evidence on social networks, where players ensure that their…
Sony Reportedly Added 30-Day Online DRM to PS5 Digital Games
Sony Reportedly Slipped a 30-Day Online DRM Check Into PS5 Games, and Players Just NoticedIf you bought a digital PlayStation game in the last few weeks, your console may now be holding it hostage. A wave of reports this weekend claims Sony quietly added a 30-day online check-in requirement to new PS5 and PS4 digital purchases. Miss the window, and the game refuses to launch, even if it is a single-player title with zero networking.The change is…
PS4 game expiry timer DRM—what’s known?
Sony’s PS4/PS5 DRM concerns: license expiry after 30 days Players have raised alarms about an alleged new digital PlayStation DRM behavior on PS4 and PS5 systems: the idea is that owned games could become locked if the console/account isn’t connected to the internet within a set period—described…
PlayStation's New Digital Game Scare Has Players on Edge, and Sony's Silence Is Making It Worse
PlayStation is facing a fresh digital ownership controversy after players and content creators began reporting that some PS4 and PS5 games purchased in recent weeks appear to come with a 30-day license validity period. The concern spread fast because, if the system were intentional, it would mean players could eventually lose access to digital games they already paid for unless they reconnect their console to the internet. Sony has not issued an…
PS5 and PS4 Digital Games May Require 30-Day DRM Check-In or Risk Losing Access
Having trouble viewing the text? You can always read the original article here: PS5 and PS4 Digital Games May Require 30-Day DRM Check-In or Risk Losing Access PlayStation fans have been facing a new issue since this morning, which forces them to connect their consoles to the internet once every 30 days, or their digital game licences may be revoked, and they will be unable to access them for a temporary period. Digital Rights Management (DRM) i…
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