Theory: PS4/PS5 game licenses may start with 30-day timers and become permanent after the refunds window

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A viral theory suggests Sony’s digital PS4/PS5 game purchases come with a 30-day online license to deter piracy and refund abuse; according to a jailbroken PS4 user, the timer can vanish after about two weeks, at which point the license becomes permanent once the refund window closes. There is no official Sony confirmation yet, and reports are based on YouTube analyses and comments from VGC seeking comment.
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