Another Sony Security Concern: PS5 Games People Don't Own Are Appearing on Their Profiles

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1. 9h ago

   PS5 Users Report Random Games and Disappearing Titles on Profiles

   PlayStation users are discovering games they do not own appearing on their profiles. Some reports indicate these mystery titles have been removed along with legitimate owned games. Affected games remain available for download in the library.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Mystery games have been removed from some profiles.
   • Some users have had their own games vanish from their profiles.
   • Vanished games are still in the library and can be downloaded and played normally.
   confidence 60%
2. 1d ago

   Sony Restores PS5 Profile Features After Adult Game Glitch

   Sony disabled the Recently Played and Most Played dashboard features after adult games appeared on user profiles. These features have since been restored. The incident raised concerns about PSN security.

   What's confirmed:

   • PS5 users reported adult games appearing in recently played lists.
   • Sony disabled the dashboard feature in response to these reports.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • A hacker may have accessed the PSN backend to add titles not available on the PlayStation Store.
   confidence 90%
3. 2d ago

   Sony Restores PS5 Profile Features Following Ghost Game Glitch

   Sony has restored the Recently Played and Most Played sections on PS5 profiles. These features were previously disabled to stop unowned games from appearing on user accounts. Recent reports suggest the issue is now resolved.

   What's confirmed:

   • Sony disabled certain profile features to prevent unknown games from appearing on PS5 accounts.
   • The Recently Played and Most Played sections have returned to PS5 profiles as of June 18, 2026.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The broader security problem causing phantom games has been fully resolved.
   • X user @PorkPoncho provided an explanation for why random games appeared in player playthroughs.
   confidence 90%
4. 3d ago

   PS5 glitch shows unowned games on profiles; Sony calls it a backend issue

   Users report unreleased and unowned games appearing in their PS5 'Recently Played' lists, despite Sony removing the feature temporarily. The company attributes it to a backend issue but has not ruled out broader security flaws. A confirmed PS Support vulnerability adds to concerns about account safety. The problem continues despite temporary fixes.

   What's confirmed:

   • Sony has identified a specific system issue causing unowned games—including unreleased titles—to appear in PS5 user profiles under 'Recently Played'.
   • The 'Recently Played' section was removed from PS5 profiles after widespread reports of the glitch, though the problem persists for some users.
   • A confirmed security flaw involving PlayStation Support agents has been independently verified, though it is not directly linked to the game glitch.
   • Sony has not provided a root cause for the glitch but continues to describe it as a backend issue, not hacking.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Some reports suggest the issue may be tied to a new DRM policy change, though Sony has not confirmed this connection.
   confidence 92%
5. 3d ago

   PS5 Phantom Games Issue Persists as Sony Disables Profile Features

   Sony has removed the 'Recently Played' section from PS5 profiles after users reported unowned games—including unreleased titles—appearing in their accounts. The company has not explained the cause but has confirmed it is a backend issue. Reports of hacking remain unproven, though a security flaw involving PS Support agents has been independently confirmed. Users say the problem persists despite Sony’s temporary fixes.

   What's confirmed:

   • Sony has wiped the 'Recently Played' section from all PS5 profiles as part of its response to the phantom games issue.
   • The problem stems from PlayStation’s backend using separate identifiers for game libraries and profile display features, with the latter incorrectly populating user profiles.
   • A confirmed security flaw in Sony’s system has enabled unauthorized access to PS5 accounts, involving PS Support agents in a coordinated scam.
   • Users continue to report unowned games—including unreleased titles—appearing in their PS5 profiles despite Sony’s attempts to clear the issue.
   • Sony has not provided an official explanation for the phantom games or the disabled 'Recently Played' feature.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The phantom games issue may be linked to a broader social engineering scheme targeting PS Support agents.
   • Sony is aware of the situation and has taken steps to prevent further unauthorized game appearances by disabling profile features.
   • The problem could be tied to a backend glitch in how PlayStation associates game data with user accounts.
   confidence 92%
6. 3d ago

   PS5 Users Report Unowned Games Appearing in Profiles Amid Security Concerns

   PlayStation 5 users continue to report games they never purchased—including unreleased titles—showing up in their profiles, while Sony has cleared the 'Recently Played' section across affected accounts. The issue persists despite repeated attempts to resolve it, with no confirmed evidence of hacking but lingering questions about account security. Sony’s handling of the problem remains under scrutiny following a prior PSN outage. Users say the glitch persists even after Sony’s fixes.

   What's confirmed:

   • PlayStation 5 users are finding games they do not own—including unreleased titles and adult games—listed in their profiles.
   • Sony has wiped the 'Recently Played' section across accounts affected by the issue.
   • The problem persists despite Sony’s attempts to address it, according to ongoing user reports.
   • No evidence of hacking has been confirmed, though Sony’s history of security vulnerabilities remains a concern.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The glitch may be tied to a broader PS5 system error affecting how game data is cached or displayed.
   confidence 88%
7. 3d ago

   PS5 Users Report Unowned Games Appearing on Profiles; Sony Clears Recently Played Lists

   PlayStation 5 users are finding games they do not own appearing in their profiles, including unreleased titles and adult games, while Sony has wiped the 'Recently Played' section across accounts. The issue follows a confirmed PSN outage and raises fresh concerns about account security. No evidence of hacking has been confirmed, but Sony’s track record of vulnerabilities remains a point of scrutiny. Users report the problem persists despite Sony’s attempts to address it.

   What's confirmed:

   • Games users do not own, including unreleased adult titles, have appeared in PS5 profiles, with some users reporting these entries in their 'Recently Played' lists.
   • Sony has cleared the 'Recently Played' section for all PS5 users, likely as part of troubleshooting the issue.
   • There is currently no confirmed evidence that this issue stems from a hack or malicious breach, though Sony’s account security has been questioned following past vulnerabilities.
   • A previous PSN security flaw involved social engineering tactics where customer service representatives were tricked into granting full account access using minimal user details.
   • The PlayStation Network experienced partial outages earlier this week, compounding concerns about system stability.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • A 10-year-old allegedly convinced parents to buy a PS5, then had adult games appear on their profile—though no verification of this specific case exists.
   • The issue may be linked to a broader PSN error that previously gave away a major 2026 PS5 game for free, though no direct connection has been confirmed.
   • Some users speculate the problem could be tied to a deeper security flaw, but no technical details or official statements have been released.
   confidence 89%