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)

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Sony has confirmed that certain digital PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 titles will undergo a one-time online license verification when first launched, checking that the user actually owns the game. The check replaces the previous system that performed license verification every 30 days, and is intended to help prevent refund-related abuse.

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