Confusion Over New PlayStation DRM Has Exploded Into A Full-Blown Mess
in newsletterKotaku · 6 min read · policy
Sony rolled out a new DRM system requiring PS4/PS5 digital games to verify licenses online every 30 days or become inaccessible. PlayStation Support has issued conflicting guidance, and Sony has yet to issue an official statement clarifying the policy.
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