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Sony Update Requires 30-Day Online Check, Risks Offline Games

4/28/2026

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Sony released a PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 update that adds a mandatory 30-day online license check.
The update shows a Valid Period (Start), Valid Period (End) and remaining-time tag on new titles.
If a console stays offline for more than 30 days, affected games may disappear or refuse to launch until re-verified online.
Sony has not issued a formal announcement about the DRM change, raising concerns for users with unreliable internet.

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Story summary

Sony released a PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 update that adds a mandatory 30-day online license check.
The update shows a Valid Period (Start), Valid Period (End) and remaining-time tag on new titles.
If a console stays offline for more than 30 days, affected games may disappear or refuse to launch until re-verified online.
Sony has not issued a formal announcement about the DRM change, raising concerns for users with unreliable internet.