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Sony clarifies confusing PlayStation 5 DRM situation, alleviating gamer's fears

Yesterday, we reported on Sony’s apparent implementation of a 30-day DRM that seemingly meant digital games purchased from the PlayStation Store could only be played when connected to the internet onc...

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Sony finally responds to PlayStation 5 DRM backlash

PCMag on MSN · 3h

Sony clarifies PS5, PS4 license changes, introduces new one-time game check

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Estimates Of The Top-Selling Xbox Games On PS5 Raise Questions About The Multiplatform Strategy

New sales estimates from Alinea Analytics aim to fill in some of the blanks, specifically regarding how Microsoft exclusives ported to PlayStation 5 have been performing.

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3 Big Games Are Coming to Playstation Plus in May

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PlayStation Plus Games For May Include A Must-Play Sidescrolling Soulslike

PlayStation 5 Appears to Have Quietly Introduced DRM Checks, Prompting Player Confusion

Reports are rife that Sony has quietly added online DRM checks for newly-launched PlayStation 4 and 5 games, though the company is yet to clarify what this might mean for players.

Video Games Chronicle

PlayStation has seemingly added a 30-day DRM check to all newly purchased digital PS4 and PS5 games

According to the channel, then also tested by Twitch streamer and modder Lance McDonald, any game purchased on or after a certain date appears to have a 30-day timer applied to it

TweakTown

Sony delivers official statement on 30 day DRM for PlayStation Store digital purchases

Sony has issued a statement in an attempt to clarify the heated controversy on the PlayStation Store's newly discovered 30-day DRM after days of silence.

Windows Report

[UPDATED] PlayStation May Require 30-Day Online Check for New Digital Games

Reports suggest Sony may require a 30-day online check for newer PlayStation digital games, affecting offline access on PS4 and PS5.

Dexerto

New PlayStation 30-day expiry timer has players worried about losing their own games

PlayStation 4 and 5 users noticed a new timer on their digital games that seemed to imply that they would lose their license if they didn’t log in regularly.

Game Rant

PlayStation Fans Are Confused Over the PS5's Apparent New Internet Connection Requirements

PlayStation's recent update to digital games sparks significant backlash from fans upset over what appears to be new requirements.