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PlayStation now requires a ‘one-time online check’ to confirm you own a game
Sony has clarified its new PlayStation DRM policy requires only a one-time online verification to confirm game ownership, not monthly check-ins as initially reported, addressing concerns about digital licensing and consumer access rights. This incident highlights the critical business risk of inadequate communication around digital rights policies, which can erode customer trust and invite regulatory scrutiny similar to past console wars. IT leaders should recognize that transparent digital asset management policies and proactive stakeholder communication are essential to maintaining competitive positioning in the digital ecosystem.
Sony has finally stepped in to clear up the growing confusion around a new DRM (Digital Rights Management) system on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles. Users reported that the system's latest updates seemingly introduced a requirement to go online once every 30 days to validate game licenses, but Sony now says this is false. In a statement to GameSpot, a Sony Interactive Entertainment spokesperson said that "a one-time online check is required to confirm the game's license, after which no further check-ins are required." The DRM rumors had sparked concerns that gamers who don't sign in every month would lose access to their games by … Read the full story at The Verge.