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PlayStation consoles, developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment, have long been a staple in the gaming industry. The latest firmware updates have introduced unforeseen changes that have sparked significant concern among players.
Details on the New DRM Technology
Reports indicate that a new form of DRM technology has been rolled out on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles following the 13.50 firmware update. This new DRM imposes a 30-day limit on any new digital purchases. Once this period is up, players must connect their consoles to the internet for validation to continue accessing their games.
According to Lance McDonald, "Hugely terrible DRM has now been rolled out to all PS4 and PS5 digital games." He explains that if players do not connect their consoles to the internet within 30 days, their licenses will be removed, making previously purchased digital games unplayable.
Potential Consequences of the DRM
Adding to the concerns, a post from desgamesyt elaborates on the ramifications of this new DRM issue. They confirmed that if the CMOS battery dies, any digital game affected by the timer becomes unplayable, even if the console is set as the primary. This raises serious questions about game ownership and access.
While some reports suggest this DRM could be an unintentional bug stemming from an exploit fix, the implications are nonetheless alarming. The gaming community has reacted with understandable worry, fearing a shift toward an increasingly restrictive digital environment.