Why cant another ps4 account play downloaded game

 · The first solution is to restore the licenses for your games and here's how to do that: Log into the PSN account that the game was purchased on. Head to Settings - Accounts administration; Hit "Restore Licenses" Go into your PS4 library and pick the "Purchased" option. Click on the game you're having difficulty accessing and select the download bltadwin.ru: Mustafa Gatollari.  · On 11/28/ at AM, Wavergray said: 1. Make a new account, set your current account as the primary PS4, and then share play the games. 2. Set your current account as the primary PS4 then play offline. He already established that he doesn't want to create another account. Edited Novem by GoldenShaka. Answered 2 years ago · Author has 86 answers and K answer views. This is because a license for a game is granted when you buy it. No license means no game in order to prevent theft. To play the same game across multiple accounts, even if any of the accounts didnt actually buy it, you have to log in with the account you bought the game with, and set the PS4 you’re using as your Primary PS4.

Which also means if you're letting a friend play your games on his ps4, since his ps4 is deemed your account's primary ps4, you yourself won't be able to access your downloaded content if your internet goes out or for some reason you're unable to sign into your PSN, since your own console is not considered your main one. Hi - Bumblebee's reply is correct, you can plug your HDD into any PS4, but to play the games installed on it you'll either need the disc that the data came from, or be signed in with the PSN account that downloaded the game. If you're upgrading to a PS4 Pro, you should be able to just plug in and play without re-downloading anything. The first solution is to restore the licenses for your games and here's how to do that: Log into the PSN account that the game was purchased on. Head to Settings - Accounts administration. Hit "Restore Licenses". Go into your PS4 library and pick the "Purchased" option. Click on the game you're having difficulty accessing and select the.

Go to settings, PSN management and activate as Primary PS4 for your account. This will allow anyone that makes a profile on HIS PS4 to play any games you purchased on your account. You may have to first deactivate primary on YOUR PS4. Additionally, your profile will be the only one with access to your games on YOUR PS4. Anyone can play any game on a console as long as the person who bought the game has that console set as their primary account. The person who bought the game can play the game on any console. What can't be done is others playing the game you bought and downloaded on a console that's not set as your primary. Hope that helps. User Info: Bluntified. [HELP] Can't play downloaded games between accounts. My brother and I share a PS4 and bought the newest Need for Speed but I can't play on my account because he is the one who has the licence for it. So far I've tried to restore licences but it didn't work.