Sony's Latest PlayStation Update Sparks DRM Fears: What We Know
Some PlayStation users report that recent firmware updates for the PS4 and PS5 introduce a 30-day online check-in requirement for digital games, sparking concerns about new DRM restrictions. Testing by content creators and user reports suggest the consoles may block access to digital games without periodic internet verification, though responses from PlayStation Support vary. Sony has stated the change was not intended as DRM and that a one-time online check is sufficient to permanently activate a game's license.
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PlayStation users online say Sony has added digital rights management to the latest firmware updates for the PS4 and PS5. The changes will reportedly require PlayStation console owners to connect to the internet every 30 days in order to continue playing their digital games. However, it has yet to be confirmed whether this is intentional or just a bug. The first sighting of this possible DRM came from Modded Hardware, a homebrew and console modder YouTuber, as first reported by Kotaku on Saturday. The creator uploaded a video showing an updated "Information" screen for digital games on the PS4, featuring a "Valid Period" with a 30-day counter.
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