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Title: Former Microsoft exec Laura Fryer calls out Sony’s quiet PS5 DRM changes are akin to 'hitting itself'
Post by: Redaktion on May 14, 2026, 07:05:29

Former Microsoft Game Studios executive Laura Fryer criticized Sony's quiet PS5 digital licensing update, arguing that an unannounced 30-day online verification prompt alarmed players and risked undermining trust in digital ownership. While Sony says the check is intended to curb refund abuse and does not require ongoing logins, Fryer warned that the lack of transparency makes the change feel like a self-inflicted replay of past console DRM controversies.

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Title: Re: Former Microsoft exec Laura Fryer calls out Sony’s quiet PS5 DRM changes are akin to 'hitting it
Post by: jojoba on May 14, 2026, 10:14:20

I dont understand, if you buy a game digitally you need to download it. For that you need to be online. Isnt that enough for one time online check? How would you, a user, see a timer on a not-downloaded game on console which wasnt (in hypothetical scenario) connected to the internet?

Title: Re: Former Microsoft exec Laura Fryer calls out Sony’s quiet PS5 DRM changes are akin to 'hitting it
Post by: Pirate on May 15, 2026, 12:50:29

I think Sony is taking these actions due to the recent ps5 jailbreak on which allows full Linux access. I don't have a ps5 but I believe people have been able to run backup copies for awhile now. Probably something related to address this issue or an attempt to mitigate the damage anyway.

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