Sony has confirmed the introduction of a new DRM (Digital Rights Management) online check for newly purchased digital PlayStation games. The company issued a statement reassuring users that games can be bought and played as usual, but did not address concerns regarding the so-called 'CBOMB' issue, which involves potential loss of access to games if not connected online periodically.
The DRM check requires users to go online to verify their game licenses, raising fears among gamers about losing access to purchased titles if they are offline for extended periods. Sony's statement did not specify the frequency of these checks or whether they apply to all digital games or only certain new releases.
This move comes amid ongoing debates about digital ownership and consumer rights in the gaming industry. Critics argue that such DRM measures could undermine the value of digital purchases, especially for players in regions with unreliable internet access.
As of now, Sony has not commented on the 'CBOMB' controversy, which refers to a system that could render games unplayable after a certain period without online verification. The company has not provided a timeline for when these checks will be implemented or if they will be retroactively applied to existing game libraries.
