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What remains yours when access, licensing and the storefront can change after purchase.
From January 2028, new PlayStation games will be sold digitally only. Retail boxes may still exist—but as download codes, not copies you can lend, resell or preserve.
PlayStation customers in the UK were told that 551 StudioCanal films would disappear from their libraries in September 2026 after licensing agreements expired.
California’s Protect Our Games Act would require publishers that shut down online games to offer a refund or a version that can keep running without the operator’s services.