Sony has addressed concerns regarding its digital rights management (DRM) system for PlayStation consoles, confirming that players will not be required to check game licenses every 30 days. Instead, a one-time online verification is sufficient after purchasing digital games. This clarification comes after rumors and screenshots circulated, causing alarm among players who feared that their games might become unplayable if their console was offline for an extended period. A Sony representative stated, "Players can continue to access and play their purchased games as usual," emphasizing that no further check-ins would be necessary after the initial verification. The initial speculation about a 30-day check was fueled by players testing the DRM system, which led to concerns about potential restrictions on game access. Some gamers speculated that the timer might have been intended to prevent exploitation of Sony's digital game return policy. This situation has drawn parallels to the backlash Microsoft faced in 2013 when it proposed daily DRM checks for the Xbox One, which were ultimately scrapped.