PlayStation’s new 30-day DRM check is a step backwards for gamers

A new DRM-related change on PlayStation is setting off alarm bells across the gaming community. Recent reports have suggested that some digital games on Sony’s PlayStation consoles may require an online check-in every 30 days to remain playable. Meaning, the company can temporarily block you from playing games you own if the system can’t verify your license.

What’s actually happening

The issue appears to affect certain recently released digital titles, with users noticing a kind of “timer” tied to license validation. If the console stays offline beyond that period, the games may refuse to launch until a fresh online check is completed. Tests have been shared online, which revealed that reconnecting to the internet restores access. So the process works like a license verification system and not a permanent lockout.

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