Sony imposes a one-time online license check for PS digital games, CBOMB concerns linger
TL;DR
Sony confirms a one-time online license verification for newly purchased PS4/PS5 digital games; after this check, the license can stay valid offline indefinitely if the check occurs within 15 days of purchase, replacing the earlier 30-day offline window. Sony did not address the unresolved CBOMB issue, which could prevent online validation if a CMOS battery dies and potentially lock out future titles. The move is speculated to curb a refund exploit, though Sony hasn’t confirmed this, and there are no additional official updates yet.
- Sony confirms it's added "one-time" DRM to digital PlayStation games requiring you to go online to avoid losing access, but doesn't comment on "CBOMB" issue Eurogamer.net
- PlayStation Users Report New Online License Checks, But Sony Quells Concerns GameSpot
- Sony clarifies recent PlayStation DRM update Game File | Stephen Totilo
- Sony's New DRM Appears To Be a Refund Scam Workaround TechPowerUp
- Freakout Over PlayStation DRM Was a Big Nothingburger Gizmodo
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