Sony Reminds PlayStation Users Digital Games Are Licensed Amidst Boycott
Sony has emailed users to clarify that digital game purchases are licensed, not owned. This reminder comes as the company plans to cease new physical disc production in 2028. A fan boycott is currently underway in response to this shift towards digitalization.
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Sony reminds PlayStation users they don't own anything: "The software is licensed to you, not sold"
Sony has reminded PlayStation users via email that digital game purchases are licensed, not sold, meaning users can lose access to them if their account is banned or closed. This communication comes as Sony plans to end physical disc production for new games in 2028, sparking concerns about digital ownership and game preservation. Similar terms of service are also noted for Microsoft's Xbox platform.
Sony trolls PlayStation boycotters with reminder they don't own digital games
Sony Interactive Entertainment has reminded PlayStation users that digital games are licensed, not owned, amidst backlash over the discontinuation of physical game discs. This reminder, sent via email, emphasizes the limited rights granted to players for digital purchases, coinciding with a planned gamer boycott and Sony's continued pursuit of live service games.
Sony sends PlayStation users a reminder they don't own their digital games just as a fan boycott over ending discs kicks off
Sony has sent PlayStation users an email reminding them of the terms of service, which state that digital games are licensed, not owned. This comes as a fan boycott against Sony's decision to end new PlayStation disc production in 2028 is underway. The company cited the overall digitalization of content as the primary reason for this shift.
