A hidden DRM timer on PlayStation consoles has sparked digital preservation concerns, but here is why your games are likely safe.

PlayStation are now no longer playable after 30 days unless you "check-in" online, but reports indicate this update was "unintentional." ...

The theory tested by numerous YouTube channels was that any digital game purchased on or after a certain date appeared to have a 30-day timer applied, suggesting that if the playe ...

Confused about what the PlayStation DRM actually is and how it works? Check out our comprehensive guide for all you need to ...

The theory tested by numerous YouTube channels was that any digital game purchased on or after a certain date appeared to ...

Overview of PS5 digital games access amid reports of a 30-day online verification requirement after March 2026, with PS4 comparisons and practical steps for users.

PlayStation users are debating a reported DRM change that may require newer PS4 and PS5 digital games to check licences ...

PlayStation adds 30-day online checks for digital games moving forward. Youtuber Modded Warfare and Twitch streamer and modder, Lance McDonald, ...

PlayStation finally addressed the growing concerns about DRM that popped up when players noticed a strange timer attached to their digital games. In late April 2026, players flooded social media with ...

Reports are rife that Sony has quietly added online DRM checks for newly-launched PlayStation 4 and 5 games, though the company is yet to clarify what this might mean for players.

Sony clarifies PlayStation DRM timer, confirms one-time license check and addresses concerns around offline access on PS4 and ...