PlayStation Support has confirmed that PS5 digital games now have a 30-day online check-in DRM, according to reports. These restrictions, which affect new PlayStation 5 titles bought after April 2026, could cause them to crash and become unplayable if they don't connect to the internet within 30 days. However, Sony has denied this is a new policy and has not confirmed whether it was a mistake or a policy change. The new DRM system has been confirmed by multiple testers and may not be affecting all players. Despite this, many PlayStation fans have accused Sony of adopting the unpopular “always online” DRM.