Players found out that the new DRM scheme, which caused panic, is actually tied to a 14-day refund window and does not require constant online connection.
The network is actively discussing the "new requirement" PlayStation — supposedly mandatory connection of PS5 and PS4 to the internet every 30 days, otherwise digital games will stop launching. Against the backdrop of contradictory responses from Sony support and loud headlines, some users decided to independently verify the mechanics: according to their data, temporary licenses apply only to purchases made after the firmware update in March 2026 and are tied to the automatic refund window in the PS Store.
30-day license check on PS5 may be a protection against refund abuse
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Players found out that the new DRM scheme, which caused panic, is actually tied to a 14-day refund window and does not require constant online connection.