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PRS Sues Valve for Unlicensed Music in Games

3/10/2026

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  • Performing Right Society (PRS) filed a lawsuit against Valve Corporation, owner of Steam, in the United Kingdom for unlicensed music.
  • PRS notes Forza Horizon and FIFA as examples of titles using PRS music without licensing.
  • Valve faces lawsuits from New York Attorney General Letitia James and a consumer class-action over loot boxes in Counter-Strike 2.
  • Valve has announced a feature to comply with Germany's regulations.