Policy · 3h ago
PlayStation to Delete Digital Games After 3 Years of Inactivity
Sony updated its PlayStation Store terms to allow deletion of digital game licenses after 3 years of account inactivity. The change, effective in the EU, means users could lose access to purchased games if they don't log in. Sony says it will notify users before any deletion.
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This policy highlights the fragility of digital ownership, where a lapse in activity can erase paid content—a reminder that buying digital is renting.
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