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PS5 30-Day DRM “Confirmed” by PlayStation Support – But Sony Denies It

PlayStation Support appears to confirm PS5 DRM on digital games is real. However, Sony is also seemingly denying it’s a new policy change.

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PlayStation Support has seemingly confirmed that PS5 digital games now have a 30-day online check-in DRM. According to reports, new PlayStation 5 titles bought after April 2026 will now crash and become unplayable if you don’t connect to the internet. However, Sony also appears to be denying it’s a new policy and won’t confirm whether it’s a mistake or not.

PlayStation Support Seemingly Confirms PS5 DRM

Last week, we reported on a rumor that PS5 digital games now have a new DRM restriction added to them. Specifically, reports claimed PlayStation 5 titles bought digitally after mid-April 2026 now have a 30-day countdown timer added to them. Players who fail to connect to the internet within that limit would then be blocked from accessing their game.

However, that rumor might have just been confirmed by PlayStation Support. According to many players who have tried contacting Sony over it, PlayStation support is now officially acknowledging it exists. In a screenshot that surfaced online, a PS5 support ticket outlines how the new DRM system works:

“Thank you for your interest in the 30-Day Timer that is being applied to all new purchases. Affected........

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