PlayStation Seemingly Brings Back the DRM Policy Sony Mocked Xbox For in 2013, Sparking Massive Backlash
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Key Points:
- Sony has introduced a new DRM policy for digital games purchased on the PlayStation Store starting March 2026, requiring an online license check every 30 days to keep the games playable offline.
- If a console does not connect to the internet within this 30-day window, the license expires and the digital game becomes unplayable until the next online connection.
- This policy affects only new digital purchases made after the March 2026 update and does not apply to games already owned before this change.
- The "Primary Console" setting, which previously allowed offline play, does not bypass the 30-day online check requirement under the new DRM rules.
- The announcement has sparked significant backlash from the gaming community, drawing comparisons to Microsoft’s controversial Xbox One DRM policies from 2013, though Sony has yet to issue an official public statement.
