'Please be fake' — PlayStation fans panic as Sony seemingly introduces ridiculous new '30-day license check' on digital games
PlayStation users are concerned over a reported new '30-day license check' requiring online authentication for digital games purchased after a March system update. The feature, which may revoke game access if consoles aren't connected to the internet within 30 days, appears to be intentional based on user reports. Sony has not officially confirmed whether the measure is a bug or deliberate, but the situation has drawn comparisons to Microsoft's controversial 2013 Xbox One DRM policy.
- ▪A '30-day license check' has been reported on PS5 and PS4 for digital games bought after the March 2026 system update.
- ▪The DRM feature may block access to games if the console is not connected to the internet within 30 days.
- ▪Users contacting PlayStation support were told the feature is intentional, not a bug.
- ▪The policy has sparked backlash and comparisons to Microsoft's 2013 Xbox One online requirement controversy.
- ▪Sony has not yet issued an official statement explaining the feature's purpose or scope.
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Gaming Consoles & PC Playstation 'Please be fake' — PlayStation fans panic as Sony seemingly introduces ridiculous new '30-day license check' on digital games News By Isaiah Williams published 28 April 2026 It's unclear whether it is intentional When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock / Rokas Tenys) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 1 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Sony is under fire for new rumored '30-day license check' for digital purchases on PS5 and PS4 consolesThe DRM feature was spotted by several users, and seems to only impact purchases made after the March…
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