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Sony clarifies PS5, PS4 license changes, introduces new one-time game check

A new rule is in place for any new purchases, which confirms you own a game before you begin playing.

PlayStation DRM scare exposes how we don't truly own our PS4 and PS5 games

PS4 and PS5 players were concerned that a monthly digital game license check was now required, but not the kind of DRM ...

Sony Addresses PS Store Games License Issue Amid Backlash

Sony confirmed a one-time online license check for PlayStation Store purchases, clarifying access requirements for PS5 and ...
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All PS5 and PS4 Games Shown at the TGS 2025 State of Play

Sony Interactive Entertainment revealed numerous games via a new State of Play that coincided with the start of Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2025 in Japan. Most of them will be available on the PS5, and only ...

Sony PS5 DRM Controversy: Players Could Lose Access to Digital Games Without PSN Verification Every 30 Days

Overview of PS5 digital games access amid reports of a 30-day online verification requirement after March 2026, with PS4 ...
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Play PS5/PS4 Multiplayer Games Without PS Plus for Limited Time

PS5 and PS4 users can soon play online multiplayer games for free without a PS Plus subscription for a limited time. Sony has announced a free multiplayer weekend that kicks off this Saturday, ...