PlayStation Plus has raised the cost to subscribe.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Sony is changing the pricing structure for its popular gaming subscription service PlayStation Plus by substantially increasing the cost for every tier. Current subscribers won't see a change until their next renewal date after November 6, 2023, unless they make any changes to their plans such as upgrading or downgrading to different levels, but this starts September 6 for everyone else.
This PlayStation Plus price hike comes only months after Xbox Game Pass tiers changed for the better by giving more flexibility in getting a plan that was specific to what someone might be looking for. PlayStation Plus memberships remain less costly than Game Pass, yet this latest increase is a large jump in expense that has caused some frustration, particularly as having a subscription to the service is required to access any online multiplayer capability.
This means each tier of PlayStation Plus will see at least a 33% price increase for 12-month subscriptions. The announcement concluded with a note that more information will be coming in the future, with emails being sent out soon to current subscribers that will provide information about their plans.
What Subscribers Can Expect From PlayStation Plus' 2023 Price Increase In the official announcement from PlayStation, it is said that these price increases are designed to help Sony "continue bringing high-quality games and value-added benefits" to subscribers, although no specific examples of what these benefits are have been provided.
Sony's increased prices are a large increase over previous hikes, without much explanation to counter the negative for consumers. If PlayStation Plus justified the change by announcing new features or improvements to the service alongside the new pricing structure for its tiers, perhaps it would have cushioned the blow somewhat. As it stands, PlayStation Plus members are currently looking at paying up to $40 more per year without any added benefits to outweigh the cost.
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