Reports from Russia indicate that Sony is actively enforcing its restrictions on the PlayStation Network, with a new wave of account blocks impacting users who attempted to bypass previous measures. The crackdown appears to be specifically targeting individuals who circumvented the suspension of local services by utilizing foreign PlayStation Network accounts to purchase games or subscriptions.
This isn`t merely a random technical glitch. Sources suggest the blocks are systematically applied, often manifesting a couple of days after a purchase is made via the foreign account method. This delay might have initially given users a false sense of security, only for access to their digital libraries and online services to be abruptly severed later.
The impact is significant: users who relied on this workaround are now reportedly finding themselves locked out of the PlayStation ecosystem. Games purchased, subscriptions paid for – all rendered inaccessible. It`s a stark digital lockout, leaving players unable to access content they believed they had secured.
Attempts to seek recourse through official channels have seemingly proven futile. Technical support, the usual first point of contact for account issues, is reportedly declining requests for unblocking. The stated reason: directives originating directly from Sony`s headquarters. This suggests a deliberate, company-wide policy enforcement rather than a locally isolated or erroneous action.
This development underscores the firm stance Sony is maintaining following its decision to suspend operations, including the PlayStation Store, in Russia. While physical copies and some digital workarounds remained potential avenues for accessing content, this latest action indicates Sony is now actively closing loopholes, particularly those involving digital purchases via foreign accounts. The message is clear: circumvention of the company`s operational suspension is subject to enforcement, leaving users who explored these paths facing the loss of their digital access.
Gilbert Pendleton