Sony has clarified its involvement in the PlayStation DRM situation, which has led to confusion about new PS5 and PS4 digital games coming with 30-day lockout timers. A one-time online check is required to confirm the game's license after purchase, and after that, players can still access and play their purchased games. This compromise may not be ideal for anyone who legitimately buys their games from the store, but it is expected Sony will maintain the PlayStation 4 and 5 servers forever.