PlayStation can delete all your digital games after 3 years of inactivity (EU)
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PlayStation can delete your account and all digital games after 3 years of inactivity in the EU.
Following Sony's announcement that new PlayStation games will not be released on physical discs starting in 2028, gamers discovered that PlayStation's European terms of service (section 21.2) allow the company to close accounts and delete purchased digital games after 36 months of inactivity. Sony says it will contact users via email before taking action. The decision has intensified backlash over the shift to all-digital distribution.
What commenters are saying
Top commenters doubt Sony actively deletes accounts, suggesting the policy is CYA for occasional cleanup. One user reported being unable to delete their own account after years of inactivity, with support hanging up. Several commenters argue the policy stems from GDPR's data retention limits, not malice. A few defend Sony's legal compliance, while others call for new EU legislation requiring retention and transfer of purchased digital goods. The thread broadly criticizes modern console ecosystems and recommends PC gaming via Steam.