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Digital Future: PS5 Users Locked Out, Ownership Questioned
15 Jul
Summary
- A PS5 user faced a 30-minute lockout from a digital game due to license verification.
- This incident highlights concerns over Sony's shift to a digital-only game future.
- Sony plans to cease physical game disc production by January 2028.
A recent incident involving a PlayStation 5 user being locked out of their digital copy of 'Ghost of Yotei' for half an hour has intensified scrutiny over Sony's move towards an all-digital gaming future. The user experienced a license verification error, a common occurrence that can prevent access to games.
This situation is particularly significant as Sony plans to discontinue physical game discs starting January 2028. Once this transition is complete, access to digital game copies will be entirely dependent on Sony's systems, raising profound questions about true game ownership for consumers.
Experts and consumers alike are concerned that this digital-only approach mirrors subscription models like PlayStation Plus. The potential for widespread access issues, similar to the 'Ghost of Yotei' case, could become the norm, prompting calls for consumer action to influence Sony's future strategy.
