Sony May Have Added An Unwelcome DRM Check to PS4 and PS5 Titles – Rumor
A rumor suggests Sony has implemented a new Digital Rights Management (DRM) check for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 titles purchased after March 2026. This new system reportedly requires users to connect to the internet at least once every thirty days to verify game licenses, impacting offline playability. The reason for this change and its potential impact on game preservation remains unclear, as Sony has not yet provided an official statement.
- Entities
- Company: Sony
- Platform: PlayStation 4
- Topic: DRM
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Topic: Game Preservation
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