Understanding Game Sharing in a PS4
Game Sharing is a feature of the Playstation 4, which allows you to share the games you own with friends and family. This is done by sharing your Playstation Network (PSN) account with another connected user. However, in some cases, users have encountered an issue where their games are locked on PS4 after game sharing.
Why are my games locked on PS4 after game sharing?
There are a few possible reasons as to why your games are locked after Game Sharing:
- Incorrect Sign in Details: After setting up game sharing, all accounts involved must be signed into the correct PSN (PlayStation Network) account. If an incorrect PSN account is used, the game may appear locked.
- Voucher Number No Longer Working: If you are using a digital game voucher, the number associated with it may have expired, which will prevent the game from being accessible.
- Gamer Tag Changed: If you have changed the Gamer Tag (username) of a shared account recently, this can cause the game to become locked.
Solving the Problem
If you encounter this issue, the following steps may help you unlock the game:
- Make sure all the accounts set up for game sharing are signed into the correct PSN network.
- Verify that the digital game voucher being used is still valid.
- Double check that the gamer tag has not changed in any of the accounts being used for game sharing.
- Restart your PS4 for good measure.
If all of the above steps are followed but the issue persists, you may need to seek technical help in order to properly unlock the game.
Bottom Line
Understanding game sharing, and why the issue occurs, is important for continuing your gaming experience without disruption. If all else fails, you may need to reach out to technical support to help you resolve the issue.
