A few days ago, players noticed that new purchases in the PlayStation Store received additional verification. Initially, this was taken as an error after an update, but it later became clear that the mechanism had existed before and was now extended to new digital purchases.
Various theories emerged, including a version about combating return abuses. Now Sony has given an official comment. A SIE representative stated:
Players can continue to use and play purchased games as before. A one-time online verification is required to confirm the game license, after which no subsequent verifications are needed.
This refers to a one-time verification after purchase, not a constant DRM with regular network connection. According to the community, the system may be related to return conditions.
The topic sparked discussion, as players expect transparency regarding access to purchased games. However, after a single verification, projects should work without reconnecting to the internet.