PS5's 'Recently Played' Section Wiped as Sony Contends with Another Security Concern
Sony has kept the 'Recently Played' feature off PS5 profiles after users reported phantom games appearing in their profiles. No official explanation has been given, but the issue appears tied to backend game identification errors. The move follows a pattern of recent security-related disruptions. No confirmed hacking has been reported, though Sony’s response suggests internal system issues.
What changed
No new official statement from Sony; the 'Recently Played' section remains empty across user accounts with no timeline for restoration.
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PS5 'Recently Played' section remains disabled amid Sony security investigation
confidence 88%Sony has kept the 'Recently Played' feature off PS5 profiles after users reported phantom games appearing in their profiles. No official explanation has been given, but the issue appears tied to backend game identification errors. The move follows a pattern of recent security-related disruptions. No confirmed hacking has been reported, though Sony’s response suggests internal system issues.
What's confirmed:
- The 'Recently Played' section is still completely empty for all PS5 users, with no games appearing in profiles.
- Sony has disabled the feature as a temporary fix to prevent phantom games from showing up in user profiles.
- The issue likely stems from backend discrepancies in how PlayStation identifies games for profile display purposes.
- No evidence of unauthorized access or hacking has been confirmed, though the cause remains under investigation.
Still unconfirmed:
- A technical explanation suggests PlayStation uses separate identifying factors for game libraries and profile sections, potentially causing mismatches.
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PS5 'Recently Played' Section Wiped Amid Security Glitch Reports
confidence 92%Sony has wiped the 'Recently Played' section from PS5 accounts after users reported unknown games appearing in their profiles, raising concerns over a potential security issue. The move follows a series of glitches and vulnerabilities, including a leaked BootROM exploit that cannot be patched. No evidence of hacking has been confirmed, but Sony’s track record of security lapses has heightened user anxiety. PlayStation Network services have also experienced intermittent disruptions recently.
What's confirmed:
- Users reported that games they did not own were inexplicably added to their PS5 account profiles, prompting Sony to clear the 'Recently Played' section.
- There is no confirmed evidence of actual hacking or unauthorized access to user accounts, though the incident follows a pattern of security vulnerabilities.
- A leaked set of PlayStation 5 BootROM keys, published in late 2025, exposed hardware-level security flaws that cannot be patched on existing consoles, raising long-term risks for exploits.
- PlayStation Network services have experienced partial outages and disruptions in recent days, though Sony has acknowledged the issues.
- Previous security incidents, including a 2025 breach where customer service representatives were tricked into granting access, have contributed to user distrust in Sony’s handling of account security.
Still unconfirmed:
- Some users speculate the glitch could be linked to a broader data corruption issue affecting PSN profiles, though this remains unconfirmed by Sony.
- A new DRM update may have triggered the 'Recently Played' wipe, though details about its implementation or timing are unverified.
- The BootROM leak could accelerate the development of custom firmware or piracy tools, though no active exploits have been reported.