PS5 30-Day DRM “Confirmed” by PlayStation Support - But Sony Denies It
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Key Points:
- PlayStation Support has seemingly confirmed a new DRM policy for PS5 digital games purchased after March 2026, requiring an online check-in every 30 days or the games become unplayable offline.
- The DRM system causes games to crash with a license verification error if the console is not connected to the internet within the 30-day period, and setting a console as "Primary" does not bypass this restriction.
- Despite these confirmations from PlayStation Support's AI chatbot, live Sony support agents have denied that this 30-day re-authentication requirement is an official policy.
- Independent tests by content creators have verified the DRM’s existence, showing that some digital PS5 games bought after April 2026 become inaccessible offline after 30 days without internet connection.
- Sony has not issued an official statement clarifying whether this DRM is intentional or a mistake, leaving the gaming community concerned about a potential shift toward always-online restrictions similar to the controversial Xbox One DRM.
