Theory Emerges Behind PS4/PS5 30-Day License DRM, Sony Silent

A circulating theory on ResetEra and preservation sites claims digital PS4/PS5 games ship with a 30-day offline license that becomes permanent after the console reconnects to PSN 14 days post-purchase, supposedly to stop refund abuse; reports since updates indicate the timer affects newly bought digital titles, but it’s unclear if this is intentional DRM or a bug, with Sony yet to comment and the scenario raising preservation concerns as commentators and videos explore the issue.