The March system update for PlayStation has sparked controversy. According to user reports, the console now requires a license verification every 30 days for purchased digital games. If you don't log in or connect the console to the internet within that timeframe, the licenses are revoked and the titles remain locked until the connection is restored. A measure that many consider a step backward in digital ownership. 🔥
How the new license verification system works ⏳
The mechanism, detected after the March patch, appears to activate in the background. When starting a digital game, the PS5 or PS4 checks the validity of the license against Sony's servers. If 30 days have passed without a connection, the system denies access and displays an error message. This is not a subscription restriction, but a control over purchased titles. This affects both primary and secondary consoles, and forces you to keep the console online to ensure access to your library.
The paradox of the owner who is not an owner 🤡
So, according to Sony, buying a digital game gives you the right to play it, but only if you ask for permission every month. It's like having a car that only works if you call the dealership every 30 days to confirm you're still the owner. Of course, if you live in a cave, travel without internet, or your connection fails, you can always look at the digital cover and remember the good times. After all, digital ownership is just a loan with a monthly expiration date.