PlayStation has seemingly added a 30-day DRM check to all newly purchased digital PS4 and PS5 games

Sony appears to have added a 30-day online license check for newly purchased digital PS4 and PS5 games.

Reports from testers and users say the timer shows up on new purchases, while older digital games do not seem affected.

The change could make offline play less reliable for some players and increase dependence on Sony’s servers.

It also raises preservation concerns if license verification services are unavailable in the future.