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SONY DENIES 30-DAY LICENSE CHECK RUMOR FOR PLAYSTATION

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
FRI, MAY 22, 2026

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Sony has refuted reports that its new digital rights management system would require PlayStation games to verify licenses every 30 days. The company clarified that the rumored DRM requirement does not reflect its actual policies.

Speculation surrounding Sony's DRM implementation suggested that digital PlayStation games would need periodic license verification at 30-day intervals. Sony has now publicly dismissed these claims. The denial comes as game publishers and platform holders face ongoing scrutiny over digital ownership and consumer rights. Always-online requirements and frequent license checks have become contentious issues in the gaming community, particularly following similar policies from competitors. Sony's statement provides clarity on the company's approach to protecting digital game rights without imposing the stricter verification measures that had been rumored. The clarification is expected to address player concerns about access to their purchased digital libraries. No additional details were provided regarding Sony's specific DRM implementation timeline or technical specifications.

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