For the past few days, the internet has been in turmoil over a new DRM policy for PS4 and PS5 games that supposedly forces you to check in online every 30 days. Without an official statement, speculation only intensified with many jumping to conclusions. Some were trying to figure out how the licensing worked under the hood, but we finally have a concrete answer now from Sony itself.
Speaking to GameSpot, an SIE rep clarified that "a one-time online check is required to confirm the game's license, after which no further check-ins are required." That means any digital game you download will remain playable even without an internet connection after 30 days; it just needs the initial check-in to convert the temporary license into a permanent one.
