US Edition'Please Be Fake' — PlayStation Fans Panic as Sony Seemingly Introduces Ridiculous New '30-Day License Check' on Digital Games
PlayStation users say the feature can revoke access to digitally bought games unless consoles connect online within 30 days.
- Sony faces backlash after users identified a "30-day license check" on PS5 digital games purchased after the March update, requiring periodic internet connectivity to verify licenses.
- YouTuber Spawn Wave verified on April 27 that PS5 games crash after 30 days offline, displaying an error message: "Can't use this content. Can't connect to the server to verify your license."
- While PlayStation Support agents have acknowledged the system, Sony has not released an official statement, leaving players uncertain if the measure is intentional policy or an unintended bug.
- Many PlayStation fans have compared the situation to the controversial 2013 Xbox One DRM, which required users to be online every 24 hours or games would stop working.
- It remains unclear whether Sony will walk back the feature, though Microsoft was forced to reverse its 2013 DRM after strong backlash, signaling potential pressure ahead.
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Digital PS4 and PS5 purchases appear to indicate a 30-day period for some users. Sony has not yet expressed itself, reports speak of a possible license or display problem.
PlayStation DRM explained: PS5 digital games may need 30-day online check-in
New Delhi: Sony PlayStation users are debating a fresh digital game rule that could affect how PS4 and PS5 owners access newer purchases. According to reports on social media, Sony has supposedly added a 30-day online check-in requirement for digital games bought after the March 2026 firmware update, or in some reports, after April 2026. The claim is a bit worrying for players who buy digital games. If a console does not connect to the internet …
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