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PlayStation now requires a ‘one-time online check’ to confirm you own a game
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SAROS Launches Worldwide Exclusively on PlayStation®5
Sony Interactive Entertainment today announced the worldwide launch of SAROS, Housemarque’s next gameplay-first, single-player action game. Available now on ...
Someone built the PlayStation controller PC dongle that Sony refuses to make
All it needs is a Raspberry Pi.
Sony clarifies recent PlayStation DRM update
PlayStation fans and gaming preservations have been alarmed since late last week that a new 30-day timer attached attached to newly-purchased digital games for PlayStation 4 and 5 might render those games unplayable if the system they’re on is offline for longer than a month. But a rep from Sony told Game File today that new system will require only a single online check before it functions as a perpetual license for the digitally purchased game. That is consistent with a newer theory that emerged by gamers testing the 30-day timer over the last two days. “Players can continue to access and play their purchased games as usual,” a rep for PlayStation told me over email. “A one-time online check is required after purchase to confirm the game’s license, after which no further check-ins are needed.” The rep’s explanation squares with the current understanding among players about what’s happening. A multi-day mystery A post last Friday by YouTuber Lance MacDonald spread awareness over the 30-day timer. Quickly, players began stress-testing the system, removing a battery within their PlayStations and checking what would happen if their systems were offline past the timer window. They noticed that setting a PS4 or PS5 to be the “primary” console—a common Sony-authorized method to retain rights to a digital game—wasn’t overriding the 30-day limit. On Tuesday came the breakthrough: A gamer called Andshrew on the Resetera forums posted the results of some tasting. They found that digital games purchased on PS4/PS5 after some time in mid-April would get a 30-day timer that could then be removed and replaced with a perpetual license that would allow the game to be played offline. The transition to the perpetual license occurred some number of days after the digital game was purchased and the system was connected to the internet. They believed that a PlayStation’s online check-in would trigger the license change no sooner than 15 days after the user had purchased the game. This synced with the theory that Sony’s new system is related to the 14-day window that PlayStation users have to request a refund for digitally purchased games. The new timer/check-in system could be a way to defeat some exploit in that refund system, some users theorized. Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe In a follow-up, I asked the Sony rep if the 15-day timeline is accurate or if the perpetual license can be activated sooner after purchase. If they share more, I’ll update this post. Sony has not said why they’ve introduced the timer and whether it is designed to stop people from exploiting the refund system. But their explanation suggests that this new DRM method should not result in long-term loss of access to digitally purchased games, just because a PlayStation is offline for a month or Sony’s servers are down. Xbox flashback For many some gamers, the initial reporting of the 30-day timer conjured memories of Microsoft’s disastrous May 2013 announcement of the Xbox One, which was going to require an internet-connected check-in once a day, lest your games become unplayable.1 After widespread backlash, Microsoft abandoned that plan, ahead of the Xbox One’s launch. 1 Fun fact: That 24-hour check-in detail was my scoop from an interview I had that day with then-Xbox exec Phil Harrison. I was EiC of Kotaku at the time and rushing from one Xbox One preview appointment on Microsoft’s campus to another. I phoned the news in to reporter Jason Schreier, who wrote it up for the site.
NBA THE RUN launches in June
Three-versus-three street basketball game NBA THE RUN will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in June, developer Play by Play Studios announced.
PlayStation Plus May 2026 free games lineup announced
It's a big month for FromSoftware-inspired games
Sony Confirms PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for May 2026
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus Monthly games lineup for May 2026, which will be headlined by EA Sports FC 26.
PlayStation Plus Announces Latest Wave Of Free Games For May 2026
Here are your free games on PlayStation Plus Essential for next month!
Fears mount that PlayStation has "re-armed the CBOMB" issue which stops you playing purchased games, amid 30-day DRM and AI chat bot confusion
PlayStation players have found that digital games become unavailable unless an online connection is made every 30 days.
PlayStation Plus Free Games For May 2026 Revealed
Here's what PS Plus subscribers can look forward to next month.
New PlayStation Plus Game for May 2026 Announced Early
A new game coming to PS Plus in May 2026 was already unveiled by Sony, but many might have missed the announcement.
The Blood of Dawnwalker launches September 3
Open-world dark fantasy action RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on September 3, publisher Bandai Namco and developer Rebe…
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.
PlayStation has seemingly added a 30-day DRM check to all newly purchased digital PS4 and PS5 games
Tests suggest players won’t be able to play their digital games if they go 30 days without connecting online…
PlayStation Seemingly Brings Back the DRM Policy Sony Mocked Xbox For in 2013, Sparking Massive Backlash
Sony introduced a 30-day online check-in DRM for new PS4/PS5 digital purchases — the very policy it famously mocked Microsoft for in 2013.
PlayStation Users Report New Online License Checks For Digital Games
The problem appears to be affecting both PS4 and PS5 games purchased after March 2026.
Eastern mythology-themed Metroidvania game Karma Exorcist announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC
Publisher Infini Fun and developer Cyclos have announced Karma Exorcist, an Eastern mythology-themed Metroidvania / side-scrolling action adventure game. It will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbo…
River City Saga: Journey to the West launches June 4
Roguelite action game River City Saga: Journey to the West will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC via Steam on June 4 for $19.99 / 2,970 yen, publisher Arc System Works and developer UnitePl…
Let's predict: Will Xbox return to "exclusive" games? Will Halo etc. continue to hit PlayStation?
The big conversation right now revolves around whether or not Xbox will return to "exclusive" games. It's a big decision, much bigger than perhaps most people realize.
A Surprise PlayStation DRM Issue Is Worrying Fans
Some players claim a new DRM system for digital PlayStation purchases is locking them out of games after 30 days
PS4 And PS5 Reportedly Require 30 Day Online Check-In To Keep Digital Games
PlayStation are now no longer playable after 30 days unless you "check-in" online, but reports indicate this update was "unintentional."
FuRyu announces roguelike action game CRYMELIGHT for PS5, Switch 2, and PC
FuRyu has announced roguelike action game CRYMELIGHT, the next entry in its “dark bishoujou action” CRY series. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and PC via Steam on November …
‘Saros’ Shows Off the PS5’s DualSense Tricks
The new game from the creators of “Returnal” goes all-in on the PlayStation’s haptics and 3D audio. Maybe it will catch on with other game developers.
PS5 Exclusive Shooter Gets Stellar Reviews, Is GOTY Contender
A brand new PlayStation 5 exclusive shooter is out next week, and has gotten some stellar reviews, making it an early GOTY contender.
Disgaea Mayhem launches July 23 in the west
Action RPG Disgaea Mayhem will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam on July 23 in the west, publisher NIS America announced.
Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE for PS5, Xbox Series launches in Q3 2026
The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions of action RPG Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE will launch in Q3 2026, publisher Netmarble and developer Netmarble Neo announced.
Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.69 Now Available: More Power Pack Changes & Nurburgring Reverse Circuit Experience
Gran Turismo 7 continues to evolve, with a new content update available today that brings not only new cars from across the automotive spectrum but a handful of some pretty esoteric changes to the title too. Coming in at around 1GB -- a little under on PlayStation 5, a little over on PlayStation
How To Run Pragmata At 1440p on PlayStation 5
A big improvement over stock 1080p - but frame-rates are impacted.
Inventive PS5 Adventure Game Out Today on PS Store
The PS Store continues to bring fabulous PS5 games to the digital storefront, including this inventive adventure game that is out today.
Sony’s PlayStation 5 is $200 off for the first time since December
No need to spend $599.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn closed beta now available
The closed beta test for third-person action RPG The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is now available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam, developer Owlcat Games announced. A full launch will f…
PlayStation’s age-gating restrictions are coming to UK consoles
PlayStation age verification is mandatory in June
Sony will require age checks in the UK and Ireland to access PlayStation communication features
Sony is adopting new age verification policies for PlayStation users in the UK and Ireland.
PlayStation To Require Age Verification For Certain Online Features
PlayStation has revealed that players will need to verify their age later this year to continue using communication features.
Shuhei Yoshida says he was ‘fired’ from his role as PlayStation studio president because he ‘didn’t listen to’ Jim Ryan
Yoshida previously claimed he was forced to take on a new indie role or leave the company…
PlayStation legend Shuhei Yoshida says Jim Ryan fired him because he didn't listen to him
Why did Sony push Shuhei Yoshida out of his role leading PlayStation's first-party games? He'd overseen some huge successes. Well, apparently, he didn't listen.
Shuhei Yoshida Says Jim Ryan Fired Him After He Refused “Ridiculous” Demands, Ending 11-Year PlayStation Studios Run
Shuhei Yoshida reveals he was fired as PlayStation Studios head after refusing "ridiculous" requests from Jim Ryan.
'I Didn't Listen to Him': Ex PlayStation Boss Shu Yoshida on Why Jim Ryan 'Fired' Him
"He asked to do some ridiculous things"
Pragmata Launch: Glowing Reviews and Chart-Topping Sales but Mediocre Player Counts
Pragmata has officially launched on Steam, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series consoles after garnering a lot of hype leading up to its launch. The highly anticipated launch aside, though, it seems as though Pragmata's actual reception is a bit of a mixed bag. While the game has topped...
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter launches September 17
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam on September 17 worldwide, Falcom and GungHo Online Entertainment announced. In the west, Trails in t…
A first look at Metro 2039 shows how its Ukrainian developer turned the darkness up to 11
Metro 2039 is scheduled to arrive this winter for Xbox, PlayStation 5 and PC.
PlayStation 6 Will Have Backward Compatibility With PS4 And PS5 Games, It's Claimed
New rumors and claims are surfacing that the PlayStation 6 could debut with immediate backward compatibility for all PS4 and PS5 games.
EXCLUSIVE - PlayStation's Fairgames is Also Preparing To Enter the Extraction Market
Haven Studios' upcoming multiplayer game, 'Fairgames', sounds like essentially just another extraction shooter.
New Sony PS6 Portable leak confirms one of the biggest features of handheld console
The handheld version of the Sony PlayStation 6, the PlayStation 6 Portable, is expected to launch alongside the main console. With an RDNA 5 GPU and a 6-core Zen 6 CPU, the PS6 Portable is shaping up to be a beastly handheld that will reportedly be able to play games that launched for previous consoles.
Multiple PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium titles for April have leaked
It looks like those on PlayStation Plus' Extra and Premium tiers can expect more blockbuster games to join the service next week.
PlayStation 5 sees massive sales spike in the US, beating 2026 records so far as eager consumers rush to beat RAM crisis price hikes
PlayStation 5 sales have skyrocketed in the US following announced price rises, as people race to beat surging costs.
PlayStation Plus 3 April Free Games Leak, Including First-Party Hit
The full Extra and Premium tier line-up is due to be confirmed later today.
“It Would Be A Nightmare”: A PlayStation 6 “Lite” is Not Happening Due To Development and Hardware Reasons, Leaker Says
Leaker KeplerL2 debunks PlayStation 6 "Lite" rumors, citing technical "nightmares" for devs and 4K upscaling hurdles.
PS4 Still Leads Xbox Series X in GTA Online Users, PC Ranked Last
A new data leak shows that Grand Theft Auto 5 still has a strong player base on the PlayStation 4, even as PS6 discussions begin
Former Xbox Exec Says Developers Didn't Want a Sony Monopoly
Former Xbox executive Ed Fries comments on the early days of Xbox, the opinion of Japanese game companies, and more.
PS6 Pricing: 41% of Digital Foundry Viewers Would Pay $699 or More for a Next-Gen PlayStation
Over 50,000 people respond to our poll.
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam Adds PC and PS5 Release to 2026 Global Simultaneous Launch — but There’s No Xbox Version
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam is coming to PC via Steam and PlayStation 5 as well as Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, developer Level 5 has confirmed.
Kiln: Double Fine Shares Their Favorite Pots as Open Beta Goes Live
Now’s your chance to sample Kiln before launch on April 23 during the Open Beta Throwdown on Steam – and Double Fine is here to help inspire your creations with some of their most-favorite pots! Pre-order Kiln today on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
The Lift adds PS5 and Xbox Series versions, delayed to 2027
First-person, narrative-driven, supernatural handyman simulator The Lift for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in 2027, publisher tinyBuild and developer Fantastic Signals announced. The…
Warhammer Survivors adds PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and Switch versions
Survivors-like roguelite action game Warhammer Survivors will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and Switch alongside its previously announced PC (Steam) version in 2026, developer Au…
Looks like Sony is Testing a New PlayStation 5 Dashboard Design, and Fans Hope Full Themes Are Next
A new PlayStation 5 update is testing a fresh design for the console's dashboard, fans say.
New PS5 Dashboard Update Leaks And Damn, Sony, That Looks Good
The PlayStation 5 home menu is about to get a lot easier to navigate, according to a beta tester
Sony is starting a weird service that scans people to put them in PlayStation games
Sony just announced something called The Playerbase. This is a forthcoming service that scans people's likenesses to put them in PlayStation games.
PlayStation to Start Putting Fans into PS5 Games with New Playerbase Program
Beginning with Gran Turismo 7
Sony Interactive Entertainment announces The Playerbase program to scan players into PlayStation games
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced “The Playerbase,” an opportunity for PlayStation fans to have their likeness scanned and appeared within a PlayStation game, starting with G…
PS5 Remaster of Unique Shooter Out Today on PS Store
A classic RPG shooter gets a PS5 release on the PlayStation Store today since its original launch over 20 years ago.
PS5 Update for April 2026 Stealth Drops UI Redesign
Sony is quietly rolling out a new PS5 UI update for April 2026 featuring minor but welcome improvements. Check it out.
PS5, PS4 Getting Surprise Launch of Long Forgotten Sega RPG
In news we didn't expect to see today, a 1992 Sega Genesis RPG is being revived for the PS5 and PS4 surprisingly soon.
'Nathan Drake Horror Game' Changes Main Character After Online Chatter
Earlier this week, users spotted a Nathan Drake rip-off character on the PlayStation Store. The developer has since changed that character.
Sony's battle against shovelware publishers persists as it purges another load of crap games from the PlayStation Store
Sony has once again delisted a number of games from its storefronts, including the catalogues of alleged shovelware pub…
“I couldn’t enjoy it fully until now”: Crimson Desert’s once‑exclusive PS5 mode finally arrives on Xbox — and I’m ready to dive back in
Crimson Desert’s 4K update arrived on PlayStation 5 first, leaving Xbox Series X users waiting, with Pearl Abyss declining to explain the temporary lack of parity.
Starfield Features Enhanced Visuals on the PlayStation 5
With the release of Starfield on PlayStation 5 scheduled for April 7, Bethesda has unveiled a new trailer showcasing what players can expect.
Starfield details PS5 features
Publisher Bethseda Softworks and developer Bethesda Game Studios have released a new trailer and information for Starfield introducing the open-world space action RPG’s PlayStation 5-specific…
PlayStation 6 Leaks Point To Sony Paving The Way for A Handheld
It also sounds like the next PlayStation could be imminent
‘PlayStation 6 Is Not Many Years Away’: Leaks Suggest Sony Is Working On Imminent Generational Transition With Handheld Support and ‘PlayGo’ Smart Delivery
PlayStation 6 is not many years away as leaks reveal SDK 13 PlayGo support and Power Saver Mode updates that suggest a generational transition is imminent
PlayStation To "Enhance Gameplay Visuals" With Buyout Ahead Of PS6
SIE buys the developer of AI-based technology that can transform a photo into a "volumetric 3D experience."
Claim Resident Evil 30th Anniversary PS5, PS4 Freebies for PSN
Resident Evil is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, and to get in on the celebrations, PlayStation is offering up some digital freebies
PlayStation Acquires Machine Learning Specialist to Achieve 'New Levels' of Game Visuals
Cinemersive Labs
Sony's new PlayStation handheld rumored to top Xbox Series S, Steam Deck 2 may arrive (much) later
KeplerL2: Sony handheld GPU is ahead of Xbox Series S Sony’s rumored next-generation handheld may launch before Steam Deck 2, according to new comments
Why the PS6 Handheld Will Matter More Than the PS6
After the second round of PS5 price hikes, our best hope for an affordable next-gen console may be Sony's rumored PS6 handheld.
Here are our PS Plus monthly games for April
Another month means another batch of games for PlayStation Plus, and today Sony revealed what's in store for all subscribers this April.
PlayStation Plus Confirms Free Game Line-Up For April
Some great games lined up for this month!
Why is gaming becoming so expensive? The answer is found in AI
We are paying more for a PlayStation so that idiots can use ChatGPT to mislead people on dating apps – something is rotten in the state of gaming
PlayStation Announces Project Playmo, Its Next-Generation PS5 DualSense Controller That Will Change How You Play Games Forever
PlayStation has officially announced Project Playmo, its next-generation DualSense controller that can literally play games for you, act as an opponent in a fighting game to help improve your skills, and even order you a pizza with the power of AI.
PlayStation Plus Free Games For April 2026 Revealed
Here's what PS Plus subscribers can look forward to in April.
One Chart Shows Buying An Old PlayStation Has Never Been This Expensive Before
Aggressive price drops kept console gaming affordable
PS5 Gets Award-Winning Xbox Adventure Game Today on PS Store
An award-winning action-adventure game finally makes its way to PS5 today, and can now be purchased on the PS Store.
PS5 Pro Price Increase Splits Fans in Fierce Debate Over Whether They Should Buy Before the Hikes Hit
With the PS5 Pro price increase imminent, buyers are racing to pick up the console before the hikes hit. But some PlayStation fans aren't convinced, sparking a fierce debate on whether it's worth submitting to the FOMO that's taken hold.
4 Devices Your DualSense Controller Can Connect To (Other Than Your PlayStation 5)
Your DualSense can connect to PCs, Macs, mobile devices, smart TVs, and the Steam Deck. Here's how to pair it and which features work on each.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game launches July 2
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam on July 2, Gameplay Group announced. PC pre-orders are available now. PlayStation St…
PlayStation prices surge worldwide amid tariffs and supply strain, second hike in a year
The price of a PlayStation is going up by another $100, the second time in less than a year that Sony has upped the price tag on its popular gaming console.
Sony to hike PS5 prices by $100 as AI and Iran war push up memory chip costs
Updated prices of PlayStation 5 consoles to go into effect on 2 April as electronics makers face rising cost pressures
Sony is raising PlayStation 5 prices again, this time by between $100 and $150
Memory, storage shortages have made all kinds of consumer tech more expensive.
Another PlayStation price hike means the gaming console will cost 30% more than it did last year
The price of a PlayStation is going up by another $100, the second time in less than a year that Sony has upped the price tag on its popular gaming console. Global trade has been upended by U.S....
Blue Reflection Quartet announced for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
Publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Gust have announced Blue Reflection series collection Blue Reflection Quartet for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC (Steam). It will launch on July 30 world…
Sony is raising PS5 prices by $100 in April
Even the PlayStation Portal is getting more expensive.
Sony Announces Price Rises for PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal, Blames 'Continued Pressures in the Global Economic Landscape'
Sony has announced price rises for PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal, blaming “continued pressures in the global economic landscape.”
Super Meat Boy 3D physical editions announced for PS5, Switch 2
Meridiem will release physical editions of Headup-published and Sluggerfly- and Team Meat-developed 3D platformer Super Meat Boy 3D for PlayStation 5 and Switch 2, the distributor announced. They w…
Hades 2 will release on Xbox and PlayStation really soon
The wait is over. The spectacular Hades 2 - five stars, if you ask Eurogamer, which you should - is coming to Xbox and …
Bluey’s Happy Snaps announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
Publisher Gameloft and developer Gameloft Brisbane have announced Bluey’s Happy Snap for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store…
Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Publisher Nacon and developer Teyon have announced Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store). It will launch in summer 2027. It will al…
Saros Looks Like Returnal, But Feels Unlike Anything Else Housemarque Has Made
A three-hour hands-on shows that the Helsinki-based studio is poised to deliver another memorable PlayStation 5 exclusive.
PlayStation Store Spring Sale Brings the Best Promotion of the Year So Far
The PlayStation Spring sale is live and brings over 5,400 items to the discount rack and includes a slew of new AAA games.
PlayStation Plus Essential headliner game for April leaks
One of the games expected to arrive along with April 2026's PS Plus Essential lineup has leaked ahead of schedule.
PS Plus Essential April Free Games Leak Will Please RPG Fans
PS Plus Essential April 2026 monthly free games announcement is still a ways away, but one of the incoming games has already leaked.