Sony has responded to a class-action lawsuit in California by stating that "reasonable" consumers understand that purchasing digital games does not equate to ownership. The lawsuit claims Sony has violated state law by not clearly informing customers that digital game purchases grant a revocable license, not actual ownership. Sony argues that no "reasonable" consumer would believe they own a digital game, emphasizing that users are granted the right to play the game under a license, which can be revoked by the company. The lawsuit was filed on June 18 and alleges that Sony fails to clearly disclose that digital game transactions do not convey ownership. Instead, this information is buried in disclaimers or separate agreements that consumers do not acknowledge before completing a purchase. In response, Sony filed a legal reply on August 21, arguing that digital purchases inherently differ from physical ownership. The company explained that multiple consumers can purchase the same digital game, which makes true ownership impossible in the same way as physical items. Sony cited Section 1 of the Software License Agreement, which explicitly states that the software is licensed, not sold. The company also pointed out that if consumers believed they owned digital games, it would be impossible for two individuals to purchase the same game on different dates. Sony has been actively reminding customers through email that digital games are licensed, not sold, and has reiterated its plan to end the production of physical games by 2028, despite criticism from some consumers. The company is preparing for a future where PlayStation will be fully digital, aiming to transition away from physical media entirely. This shift has sparked debate among gamers, with some expressing concern over the loss of tangible products and the implications for ownership rights. Sony remains firm in its stance, emphasizing the legal and technical distinctions between digital licenses and physical ownership.