A surprise 30-day online DRM check-in requirement has reportedly appeared on recently purchased digital PlayStation 4 and PS5 games. While an anonymous insider claims this restriction is an unintentional bug from a recent firmware patch, worried fans are already comparing it to the infamous 2013 Xbox One always-online controversy. We break down the reports from Lance McDonald and DoesItPlay, explain what a dead CMOS battery means for your digital library, and explore whether your game licenses are truly at risk.
