It's interesting seeing the industry double down on proving just how badly end of life plans are needed for games. This is exactly the sort of thing
#StopKillingGames wants regulators / MEPs to see. Customers increasingly have no protections when it comes to video games.
PlayStation support has confirmed that a new digital rights management policy for the console is intentional, not a glitch.
Starting with any digital games purchased after the March 2026 system update, your PS5 will require an internet connection at least once every 30 days to validate the license.
If the console stays offline longer than that, the games simply will not launch until you reconnect.
This change does not affect any titles already in your library. Setting a console as your primary system also will not bypass the monthly check-in.