Sony rep denies 30-day DRM for digital PS5 games, after PlayStation Support causes panic
… A Sony representative informed Gamespot that buyers only need to perform a one-time license check. …
… A Sony representative informed Gamespot that buyers only need to perform a one-time license check. …
… Sony released a statement to Gamespot on Wednesday, clarifying that a change to digital game licensing was implemented, but it was not intended as a form of DRM. "Players can continue to access and play their purchased games as usual," a Sony spokesman told Gamespot . …
… In a statement to GameSpot, a Sony Interactive Entertainment spokesperson said that “a one-time online check is required to confirm the game’s license, after which no further check-ins are required.” The DRM rumors had sparked concerns that gamers who don’t sign in every month would lose access to … …
… Now, Sony has issued a statement on the matter. …
… In a statement provided to GameSpot, a Sony representative revealed that the DRM is less aggressive than that. …
… Sony has finally stepped in with an official statement on the matter. “Players can continue to access and play their purchased games as usual,” a spokesperson for the company told GameSpot in a new statement . “A one-time online check is required to confirm the game’s license, after which no furthe… …
… Because Sony themselves finally decided to specify. At least, to partly specify. An SIE spokesperson deigned to contact GameSpot , offering a quick but helpful statement: "Players can continue to access and play their purchased games as usual. …
… GameSpot . Retrieved February 13, 2026 . ^ McCaffrey, Ryan February 12, 2026 . "Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Release Date, New X-Men Characters Announced | Sony State of Play" . …
… A one-time online check is required to confirm the game's license, after which no further check-ins are required," a Sony rep told Gamespot and Game File . It was critical that Sony try to step in and squash this kind of controversy as soon as possible. …