Sony responds to digital games lawsuit and claims you don’t actually own them

Sony has argued that PlayStation players do not own the digital games they buy, claiming true ownership would prevent multiple customers from purchasing the same title. The argument appeared in an August 21 court filing responding to a class action lawsuit against Sony. It alleges that the PlayStation Store failed to provide disclosures required under California’s 2025 Digital Goods Law. “Were that the case, then Plaintiff Edward Heycock would not have been able to obtain the game Resident Evil Requiem on February 25, 2026, for $69.99 from the PlayStation Store after Plaintiff Jason Mendoza had obtained Resident Evil Requiem on February 14, 2026, because Mr.