PlayStation official support recently confirmed that a new version of the digital rights management policy for the PS5 console is intentional and not a system glitch. According to the new regulations, for digital games purchased after the system update in March 2026, the console needs to be connected to the Internet at least once every 30 days to verify the license.
If the console is offline for more than 30 days, related games will not be able to start until it is reconnected to the Internet. PlayStation customer service stated that these 30 days are the validity period and do not mean that the account is restricted or other similar situations.
Officials have made it clear that this change will not affect games already in the user library. Setting the host as a common system also does not bypass the monthly verification requirement.
This policy adjustment will take effect after the system update in March 2026 and will apply to all newly purchased digital games thereafter. Sony has not yet released further explanation on the matter.