\n<\/p>\n
PlayStation has broken its silence on the drama surrounding DRM concerns with the PS4 and PS5.<\/p>\n
Last week, reports began popping up online about a quiet but controversial new change being introduced to the PS4 and PS5. Players noticed that new game purchases had a 30-day clock that would require an online check-in in order to keep using them. Essentially, this would mean if you played your PS5 offline for over a month straight, your digital games may be rendered unplayable until you went online to “authenticate” its license. Naturally, this sent players into a frenzy. This was the exact kind of DRM that Sony roasted Xbox over back in 2013, ahead of the PS4 and Xbox One\u2019s respective launches.<\/p>\n
Fans have been left to speculate over what exactly this means for PlayStation, but were left without concrete confirmation. Thankfully, Sony has broken its silence on the matter. In a statement to GameSpot, PlayStation confirmed that there is a one-time check-in to confirm the license, but beyond that, players won\u2019t experience any interruptions.<\/p>\n
“Players can continue to access and play their purchased games as usual,\u201d reads Sony\u2019s statement. \u201cA one-time online check is required to confirm the game’s license, after which no further check-ins are required.”<\/p>\n
Ultimately, it doesn\u2019t seem like this will cause too many headaches. Most players are already connected online, and when they purchase\/download a digital game, they need to be connected to the internet anyway. It is believed that this check is partially done to prevent anyone from getting a refund for a game and then taking their system offline to continue using it without a valid license.<\/p>\n