PlayStation gets new DRM update and your PS5 games can vanish after 30 days, per reports A growing number of user reports suggest Sony has implemented a new digital rights management (DRM) system for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, which could cause recently purchased games to disappear if the consoles are not connected to the internet at least once every 30 days. The update, reportedly pushed silently without a formal announcement, has raised concerns among players about the potential loss of their game libraries. The new DRM system, introduced in a March 2026 firmware update for both consoles, introduces a "validity meter" for digital game licenses. According to user reports, newly purchased games now display tags indicating their Valid Period (Start), Valid Period (End), and the remaining time until the next license check. These tags appear on the game information screen, with users noting that the system resets the 30-day validity window each time the console successfully verifies the license. However, if the console cannot connect to the internet within this timeframe, the game may no longer appear on the home screen or fail to launch. Reddit user u/Pandaboo22 was among the first to report the issue after purchasing Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, noting the Valid Period tags on the game’s details. Subsequent posts from other users confirmed similar findings, with screenshots showing the same tags on their purchased titles. The system appears to affect both PS4 and PS5, though the PS5 currently only displays an error message when attempting to launch affected games, rather than the validity tags. The update’s requirements extend to all PlayStation consoles, including those activated as "Primary" devices.#sony #playstation #ps5 #ps4 #tiny_tinas_wonderlands
