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Patch notes for Cosmic Companions Update

Abiotic Factor - Cosmic Companions Update Trailer 

Source: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-users-report-new-online-license-checks-for-digital-games/1100-6539651/

>A new quirk has begun affecting PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 owners with digital game purchases. It appears the systems' latest updates have introduced a 30-day online license check for digital games, leaving those who have extended internet outages without access to certain games. However, Sony has clarified exactly how it works, and it seems like most players have nothing to worry about.

Sony spokesperson to GameSpot:

>"Players can continue to access and play their purchased games as usual. A one-time online check is required to confirm the game's license, after which no further check-ins are required."

Source - https://blog.ja.playstation.com/2026/04/24/20260424-ps5-ps-plus-premium-campaign-s/

Translated from PS Japan Blog:

From April 14th (Tuesday) to June 22nd (Monday), we are running a campaign where customers who sign in to PlayStation®5/PlayStation®5 Pro for the first time using a Japanese PlayStation® account that is not currently subscribed to PlayStation®Plus (hereinafter referred to as "first sign-in") can purchase a "PlayStation Plus Premium 3-Month Subscription" for 100 yen (tax included).

<Campaign Eligible Devices>
- All brand new PS5/PS5 Pro with no previous sign-in history

<Campaign Period / First Sign-in Period>
• First Sign-in Period: April 14, 2026 (Tue) 0:00 - June 22, 2026 (Mon) 23:59
• 100 Yen (tax included) Purchase Period: April 24, 2026 (Fri) 0:00 - June 22, 2026 (Mon) 23:59

<Campaign Eligibility Requirements>
The discounted price for this campaign applies to those who meet all of the following conditions. Eligible individuals will receive a notification, so please be sure not to miss it.

- This offer is limited to customers who have a Japanese PlayStation account or who have newly created one, and who are
not subscribed to PlayStation Plus during the initial sign-in period (April 14, 2026 (Tue) 0:00 to June 22, 2026 (Mon) 23:59), and who sign in to PS5/PS5 Pro for the first time using a Japanese PlayStation account (*).

*All PS5/PS5 Pro models are eligible, however, if you have previously signed in to your PS5/PS5 Pro with another account, you will not be eligible for this campaign.
*Even if you have previously signed in to another PlayStation®4 or PS5, your account will be eligible for the discount if you sign in to your newly acquired PS5/PS5 Pro for the first time during the initial sign-in period.

Links:

US Store - https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP5460-PPSA34863_00-GBRELINKERBETA01

UK Store - https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/product/EP5641-PPSA34864_00-GBRELINKERBETA01

Open Beta Announcement

>The Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok open beta is open to all players!

>This beta test is intended to verify network load and game performance while helping us identify and resolve in-game issues prior to launch. As development is still in progress, we cannot guarantee a seamless gameplay experience—unexpected bugs, connectivity problems, and game freezes may occur. Thank you for bearing with us!

>Open beta period: 7 a.m., Apr 24–6:59 p.m., Apr 27 (UTC)