GoKawiilGuide explains how to fix PS5's padlock icon on locked game titles
A troubleshooting guide details why PlayStation 5 games sometimes show a padlock icon, blocking access, and outlines steps to resolve it. Causes include being signed into the wrong account, PSN outages, lapsed PlayStation Plus subscriptions, removed Plus titles, or gamesharing settings not being configured correctly. The guide walks through checking account status, transaction history, subscription status, and using the 'Restore License' option to regain access.