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While Sony hasn’t confirmed this policy change publicly, a message from the PlayStation Support chatbot seems to confirm the new rules. It reads: “Thank you for your interest
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Sony addresses PS Store games license issue amid backlash
Sony has finally addressed the controversial PS Store update that impacts PS5 and PS4 games purchased after March 2026. A recent stealth change added a mandatory online license check-in for all content purchased from the PS Store,
Sony has issued a statement in an attempt to clarify the heated controversy on the PlayStation Store's newly discovered 30-day DRM after days of silence.
With confusing messaging from PlayStation’s support chat, it appeared that the change was made for all purchases on the store after April 2026. However, Sony has now clarified exactly what the policy change means for gamers, and it’s nowhere as bad as we thought.
A new game coming to PS Plus in May 2026 was already unveiled by Sony, but many might have missed the announcement.
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Brand-new PS5 adventure game already discounted on PS Store
A brand-new, stunning PS5 adventure game has launched today, and it’s already received a limited-time PS Store deal. As we reported yesterday, Adorable Adventures is an intriguing new game brought to us by Wild Sheep Studio — the folks behind the canceled PS4 exclusive Wild.
Sony has added a new 30 day online login requirement for PS4/PS5 games purchased after March 2026 to keep access to those games.
A new free PS5 game is now available on the PlayStation Store for all users of the Sony console with or without a PS plus subscription.
PlayStation recently added new DRM for digital PS4 and PS5 purchases, causing controversy among owners of Sony's flagship consoles.
One of the most exciting PS5 exclusives releases today, and it is now available to purchase on the PlayStation Store.