Rumors Claim Sony PS5 Digital Games Will Require Online Verification Every 30 Days
Online rumors suggest Sony may have implemented a stricter DRM system for digital games on PS4 and PS5, but this information remains unconfirmed. The discussion originated from multiple posts by game modder Lance McDonald, who claims newly purchased digital games now require periodic online verification.
McDonald stated, "Every digital game you buy now needs to verify online every 30 days." He added that if the connection verification is not completed within that period, the game's usage authorization will be revoked. He further explained, "Games you purchased previously don't seem to be affected, but any game purchased from now on will only function normally for 30 days without online verification." He also claims that even setting the console as the primary console won't bypass this limitation.
This claim has caused confusion among users, especially as Sony has yet to release any official statement on the matter. McDonald also mentioned a video dissecting the situation and, in response to related questions, stated that many users misunderstand how the PSN authorization mechanism works.
If this news is true, this system would mark a significant shift in the rules of digital game ownership on the PlayStation platform, particularly impacting players who prefer long-term offline play. Other platforms have already adopted similar online verification systems to some extent, but the specific implementation varies.
Currently, Sony has not released any official statement regarding these claims, and the reported rule changes remain purely speculative.