PlayStation now requires a ‘one-time online check’ to confirm you own a game
Published: (April 30, 2026 at 05:18 AM EDT)
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Source: The Verge
Source: The Verge
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Sony has finally stepped in to clear up the growing confusion around a new DRM (Digital Rights Management) system on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles. Users reported that the system’s latest updates seemingly introduced a requirement to go online once every 30 days to validate game licenses, but Sony now says this is false.
In a statement to GameSpot, a Sony Interactive Entertainment spokesperson said that “a one‑time online check is required to confirm the game’s license, after which no further check‑ins are required.” The DRM rumors had sparked concerns that gamers who don’t sign in every month would lose access to their games.
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