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 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 ...
Reports suggest Sony may require a 30-day online check for newer PlayStation digital games, affecting offline access on PS4 and PS5.
Sony has stated that new PS4 and PS5 digital games purchased after its March 2026 update require an online license check shortly after purchase, after which no further validation is needed. This ...
The PS5 also uses the new 30-day DRM for new purchases. What the CMOS test reveals about Sony's licensing policy.
UPDATE: PlayStation has finally commented on the new license check confirming what we expected in a statement to Gamespot: ...
Sony has confirmed that PS4 and PS5 digital games purchased after March 2026 require only a single online license check after purchase. Older digital titles and physical copies are unaffected. While ...