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PlayStation License Checks Confirmed, Requires Forced 'Check Ins' Online Every 30 Days
Sony has implemented a new Digital Rights Management (DRM) policy requiring PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles to connect online every 30 days to verify licenses for digital games. This check is reportedly mandatory for games purchased after a March 2026 system update, with titles becoming unplayable if the console remains offline for longer than the 30-day period. While Sony has not issued a formal statement, customer support interactions and fan reports confirm the intentional nature of this new licensing enforcement.
PS5 Confirmed to Be Affected by Game Expiry Issue, Sony Still Silent on DRM Worries
Sony is reportedly implementing a new DRM policy that requires PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 owners to connect to the internet every 30 days to verify game licenses. Testing indicates that newly purchased digital games on PS4 and PS5 are affected, with some failing to load when offline and the console's CMOS battery removed. This has raised significant concerns about game preservation should Sony's servers ever be taken offline.
PS5 Confirmed to Be Affected by Game Expiry Issue, Sony Support Sends Mixed Messages on DRM
Sony is reportedly implementing a new DRM policy that requires PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles to connect to the internet every 30 days to verify game licenses. This issue appears to affect newly purchased digital and physical games, raising significant concerns about game preservation should Sony's servers ever be taken offline. Customer support responses have been mixed, with some suggesting the 30-day check-in is intentional following a March 2026 update, while others offer less conclusive information.