Sony confirms that some digital PS4 and PS5 games require a one-time online license check "to confirm the game's license", likely to combat refund scams (Gabe Gurwin/GameSpot)

Gabe Gurwin / GameSpot: Sony confirms that some digital PS4 and PS5 games require a one-time online license check “to confirm the game's license”, likely to combat refund scams — The problem appears to be affecting both PS4 and PS5 games purchased after March 2026. — A new quirk has begun affecting …