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PS4 and PS5 now require 30 day online check-in to keep digital games

PlayStation are now no longer playable after 30 days unless you "check-in" online, but reports indicate this update was ...
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Sony clarifies one-time license check for digital games

Sony has confirmed that newly purchased digital PS4 and PS5 games will only need a single online license verification. This announcement followed widespread concern after players noticed a '30-day ...
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System Software Update 13.00 Sneaks Onto PS4

Sony has released PS4 system software update 13.00 on September 17, 2025. This update focuses on improving the messages and usability on some screens. There are no new features or security fixes ...
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[UPDATED] PlayStation May Require 30-Day Online Check for New Digital Games

Reports suggest Sony may require a 30-day online check for newer PlayStation digital games, affecting offline access on PS4 and PS5.
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PlayStation Reportedly Adds 30 Day DRM Check to All Newly Purchased Digital PS5 and PS4 Games - News

Sony Interactive Entertainment has reportedly added a DRM check that requires a PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4 to [...] ...
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PS4 Update 13.50 Quietly Rolled Out as Support Winds Down

Sony rolled out PS4 system software update 13.50 for March 2026 last night alongside the highly anticipated PS5/PS5 Pro firmware update. The update brings both good news and somewhat bad news for last ...