Sony Faces Controversy Over Potential 30-Day Online DRM for PS5 and PS4 Digital Games A recent report claims Sony is planning to implement online DRM for all PS5 and PS4 digital games, sparking widespread concern among players. According to the rumor, newly purchased digital titles would require a console to connect to the internet every 30 days to maintain their license. Failure to comply could result in temporary license revocation, though older purchases would reportedly remain unaffected. The claim has been met with skepticism, as Sony has not officially confirmed the policy. The report suggests the DRM feature, which would enforce a 30-day online check-in requirement, could be an unintended consequence of a software update. An anonymous insider reportedly informed the site DoesItPlay1 that Sony accidentally broke a system while addressing a security exploit. The insider noted that the confusing user interface for the DRM has been known for some time but was not considered urgent. The site emphasized that further clarification from Sony is needed before the rumor can be validated. Key details from the original report include the following: Newly purchased digital games would require an online check-in every 30 days, with licenses potentially revoked if the console remains disconnected. This restriction would not apply to older titles, and the “primary console” setting would not bypass the requirement. A modder shared a screenshot of a game displaying a “remaining time” category, suggesting the DRM is active. However, PS5 titles reportedly do not show this category, though they would still expire after 30 days without internet access. The report also clarifies that the DRM would only affect games purchased after a specific date, leaving past purchases unaffected.#sony #doesitplay1 #xbox_one #digital_rights_management #console_players
