A new quirk has begun affecting PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 owners with digital game purchases. It appears the systems' ...

Sony clarifies PS5 DRM confusion, confirms only one-time license check required, no 30-day online restriction for digital ...

Sony has addressed concerns over a newly spotted 30-day license check for digital PlayStation games, confirming it only requires a one-time online authentication. The change aims to close refund ...

Sony has stated that PS4 and PS5 digital purchases made after March 2026 require a single online license validation following purchase, not repeated 30‑day check‑ins. Community experiments suggest ...

Sony clarifies PlayStation DRM timer, confirms one-time license check and addresses concerns around offline access on PS4 and ...

Sony ends days of confusion by confirming a one-time online check for new digital PlayStation games, easing DRM fears.

Sony confirmed a one-time online license check for PlayStation Store purchases, clarifying access requirements for PS5 and ...

The PS5 also uses the new 30-day DRM for new purchases. What the CMOS test reveals about Sony's licensing policy.

Reports suggest Sony may require a 30-day online check for newer PlayStation digital games, affecting offline access on PS4 and PS5.