So apart from the lack of evidence and data proving the point, correlation ≠ causation.

Unless you can demonstrate that no other factors (increase in repos, increase in usage overall, etc.) are involved, your statement is a biased opinion, not a fact.

Edit: since you opted to throw XBOXLive into the mix in an edit, what did Sony change? https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/27/22304492/sony-playstation...