Sony has updated the service terms for PlayStation, introducing a new rule for inactive PSN accounts. Accounts that remain unused for 36 months may now be closed, and once that happens, the digital licences tied to the account are lost as well. That includes games, downloadable content and films bought through the store. Before any closure, Sony plans to send an email to the account holder. Users will then have six months to reply if they want the account to stay open. The change has drawn concern among players who keep large digital collections, especially as more of gaming moves away from physical media.
technologyAdvanced1 min read7/8/2026
Sony changes PlayStation terms for inactive PSN accounts
Sony has revised the PlayStation service terms so that PSN accounts left unused for 36 months can be closed. Once an account is shut down, access to the digital games, downloadable content and films attached to it is also cancelled. Sony says it will send a notice by email first, and users will have six months to respond if they want the account kept open.
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