PlayStation DRM: 30-Day Online Checks Raise CBOMB Fears for New Digital Games
Sony is reportedly enforcing a 30-day online verification for newly purchased digital PS4/PS5 games, with access potentially blocked if the console doesn’t reconnect online. PS4 shows a visible countdown while PS5 lacks a timer, and a dead CMOS battery could trigger loss of access, reviving CBOMB-era concerns. Some digging suggests a transition on day 15 from a temporary offline license to an infinite offline license, possibly to curb refund exploits, but Sony has not publicly commented, fueling ongoing consumer-rights debates about mandatory online checks.