Can you delete PSN trophies?

The answer to whether you can delete PSN trophies is nuanced: you cannot delete trophy data on PS4, PS3, or PSVita if you have already earned trophies in a game, but you can delete a trophy list on PS4 if you have 0% trophies in that game, meaning you haven’t earned any trophies yet. This functionality allows for some control over your PSN profile, especially for games where you haven’t made any progress towards earning trophies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Understanding PSN Trophies

1. Can you hide PSN trophies?: Yes, you can hide your PSN trophies by going to Settings > Start > PlayStation Network > Privacy Settings, and then selecting the group of users who can access your trophy information.
2. Does deleting save data delete trophies PS4?: No, deleting a game won’t erase your trophies, as they are synched with your PSN account and can only be removed by deleting your account.
3. Are PS4 trophies saved online?: Yes, your earned trophies are saved to the PS4 system and automatically synchronized with the PlayStation Network server.
4. Can you delete trophies on PS3?: You can try deleting the game from your PS3 to remove its trophy list, but actual trophy data cannot be deleted if you have earned trophies.
5. Why can’t I delete PlayStation trophies?: You cannot delete trophy data if you have already earned trophies in a game, but you can hide gamelists you don’t want others to see.

Managing Your PSN Account and Trophies

6. What can you do with PSN trophies?: Trophies document your gameplay history, provide a timeline of your PlayStation experience, and can serve as an indication for developers of how many players completed certain tasks.
7. Can I make a new PSN account and keep my trophies?: No, trophies are tied to your PSN account, and there’s no way to merge trophies from different accounts.
8. Are trophies saved to PS4?: Yes, trophies are saved to the PS4 system and synchronized with the PlayStation Network server.
9. Does initializing PS4 delete trophies?: Yes, initializing a PS4 will erase all your settings, including trophies, as it resets the console to its original state.

Trophy Mechanics and Policies

10. Does deleting game data delete achievements?: No, achievements are permanently unlocked on your profile and not affected by uninstalling a game or deleting its data.
11. Will I lose trophies if I change my PSN ID?: You may lose progress within games, including trophy progress, if you change your PSN ID.
12. Why are PS trophies hidden?: Trophies can be hidden to prevent story spoilers or to keep certain achievements mysterious.
13. Can I reuse an old PSN name?: Yes, you can revert to your previous online ID if it does not breach PSN Terms of Service by contacting PlayStation Support.

Account Management and Trophies

14. Is it possible to merge two PSN accounts?: No, PSN accounts cannot be merged, but you can register an account on multiple PS4s or have multiple accounts on one PS4.
15. Can you make 2 PSN accounts with the same email?: No, each PSN account requires a unique email address, and you cannot create multiple PlayStation Network IDs under one email using the same console.