PlayStation Store and game-disc region guide
Learn about PlayStation Store and PS4 game-disc regions, and how they affect downloadable content (DLC) and in-game currencies.
PlayStation 4 games are not region locked, but downloadable content (DLC) and service entitlements (including in-game currencies) are locked to their PlayStation Store region. If the region of the PS Store which sold the DLC does not match the region of the game disc, the downloaded content will not be compatible. As a result, it is recommended that you only purchase games from reputable retailers in your country.
| Before you purchase a game disc, make sure that the region code matches the PlayStation Store region that you will be using to download DLC. |
Where can I find the region code of a PlayStation game?
- When purchasing, first check with the retailer to find out the region of the game.
- If you have already purchased the game, check the spine of the game case or the front of the disc to find the region code. Region codes are usually comprised of four capital letters, a hyphen and a series of numbers e.g. CUSA-03974.
- Search the internet for this code to find which region it corresponds to.
How do I check the region of my PS Store?
The region of your account and your PlayStation Store are the same. If you can’t remember the region of your account (selected during set up) you can check through account management:
- Sign in to account management online.
- Select [Account] from the tabs at the top of the screen and [Account Details] from the sidebar.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page to see the Country/Region section.
My game-disc region doesn't match my PS Store region
If the region code of your disc is different to the region of your Sony account (and PS Store), DLC and service entitlements will not be compatible.
The region code of your account is selected at the beginning of the account creation process and cannot be altered later on. If your Sony account region is not correct, you should create a new account with the correct region to enjoy PS Store content. If your game-disc region is incorrect, please contact the retailer.
My game-disc region does match my PS Store region
If you are experiencing PS Store compatibility issues (such as missing content) and the game disc's region does seem to match the region of your account, please contact us using the form below.
Please include your Online ID, the region of your account and the region code of the disc you are using.