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Denuvo DRM was added to IO Interactive’s 007 First Light just six days before its May 27 release, prompting some buyers to cancel pre-orders due to performance fears and intrusive protections, with backlash on Steam and Reddit over late DRM disclosure.
Amazon is ending official support for pre-2013 Kindles and 2012-era Kindle Fire tablets, meaning no new Kindle Store purchases or firmware updates for these devices, though downloaded ebooks remain readable and USB sideloading continues. Some owners are jailbreaking or unlocking firmware to add features or run alternative software, but this may violate Amazon’s terms and carry risks of bricking. DRM considerations persist, and alternatives include donating or recycling old devices and seeking DRM-free ebooks.
Sony has confirmed a one-time online license check for PS Store purchases to verify licenses; after this check, players can continue to play their games normally. The change, previously tied to PS Plus titles, sparked backlash as Sony did not explain the rationale behind the update.
Online outrage over rumored PS5/PS5 Pro DRM requiring constant internet access was unfounded: Sony confirmed a one-time license check for new digital titles to verify authenticity, not a perpetual online requirement. The change is likely aimed at stopping refund-scam abuse, but it highlights ongoing concerns about digital ownership and how much control platform owners have over your library. Sony should communicate changes more clearly to prevent speculative backlash.
Sony says the DRM check for newly purchased PS4/PS5 digital games is needed only once after purchase to verify the license; after this initial validation, players can continue to access their games offline with no further checks. The clarification follows reports of a 30‑day timer and claims that an online check around day 15 could convert a limited license to a permanent one.
Sony says PS5/PS4 digital games require a one-time online license check on first use; after that, players can play offline indefinitely. The change appears to affect games purchased from March 2026 and may be an effort to curb refund scams, though Sony has not fully explained the rationale.
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.
Cracking forums, including CrackWatch, claim all non-VR Denuvo-protected games have been bypassed using a Hypervisor exploit that runs below the OS. Capcom’s Pragmata was cited as recently bypassed ahead of its launch. Irdeto says it’s developing countermeasures that won’t move Denuvo below the OS, but publishers may still face revenue impact (up to about 20% in the first week) until new protections land, effectively creating an open season for affected titles.
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.
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.
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.
A hypervisor-based bypass of Denuvo DRM prompted the company and its parent Irdeto to announce updated security versions and a new online check requiring verification every two weeks for affected games; FitGirl claimed the bypass makes all single-player Denuvo games cracked, with NBA 2K25/26 and Marvel's Midnight Suns cited as examples; officials insist the changes won't impact performance and will not run in Ring -1, though the DRM raises ongoing debates about ownership and preservation as anti-piracy measures evolve.
Hackers claim they bypassed Denuvo DRM using a new HVB bypass, effectively cracking games; in response, 2K is introducing 14-day online check-ins with fixed offline tokens for PC titles like NBA 2K25, NBA 2K26, and Marvel’s Midnight Suns to require periodic online verification.
PC piracy researchers say Denuvo’s anti-tamper protection is effectively defeated via unsigned hypervisor bypasses, making all known Denuvo-protected PC games crackable or bypassable. The breakthrough, led by groups like DenuvOwO and Voices38, means even recent releases circulate freely; Irdeto is pursuing countermeasures, but the list of uncracked titles reportedly shrinks, with only a few VR titles potentially holding out.
PlayStation reports a new 30-day online license verification for newly purchased digital PS4/PS5 games after March 2026, meaning players may lose access if their console goes offline for extended periods. It’s unclear whether this is an intentional DRM feature or a bug, and Sony hasn’t commented; older purchases before March 2026 appear unaffected.