PlayStation DRM Controversy Explained

A modder-shared screenshot suggests Sony may have added a 30-day online check-in for newly purchased digital PS4 and PS5 games.

If a console fails to connect, the game license could be temporarily revoked, limiting offline play.

Sony has not confirmed the change, and some reports say it may be an unintended side effect of a fix rather than a policy shift.

The possible DRM change has sparked renewed concern about digital ownership, preservation, and platform control.