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The meaning behind the padlock symbol in your PlayStation 5 game library
A padlock on your PS5 games means the license isn't valid for whatever reason. It might be a subscription lapse or a temporary hiccup.
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A padlock icon appears in the PlayStation 5 game library to indicate that a digital game license is incomplete or restricted, preventing access to the title.
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