"Players can continue to access and play their purchased games as usual. A one-time online check is required to confirm the game's license, after which no further check-ins are required."
"The way we understand it currently is that there was an additional layer of DRM introduced to combat fraudulent behaviour from users. Our best guess is that this might have to do with a refund scam we've heard about."
"Sony's statement doesn't address that speculation about why the change was implemented, and it certainly seems like it does introduce at least one additional layer of online checks that didn't exist before."
A new expiration date for digital PlayStation games raised concerns about players being locked out without regular online checks. Sony clarified that a one-time online check is needed to confirm the game's license, after which no further checks are required. This change introduces an additional layer of DRM to combat fraudulent behavior, possibly related to refund scams or exploits. However, it does not indicate a shift towards aggressive DRM practices, easing player worries about access to their digital games.
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