Sony has stirred the pot by quietly increasing the prices of all PlayStation Plus tiers, not just the Essential tier as many believed. Starting May 20, new subscribers will face higher costs across the board due to market shifts. This means more bucks for the same bang, and gamers are understandably frustrated.
Here’s the deal: the monthly cost for the Premium tier is now $19.99, up from $17.99. The Extra tier jumps to $16.99, while the Essential tier sits at $10.99. The three-month subscriptions also see similar increases. Current subscribers won’t feel the pinch unless their subscription changes or lapses, except in Turkey and India. This move follows Sony’s earlier decision to hike PS5 console prices, which stirred its own pot of discontent among gamers.
With the anticipated launch of GTA 6 just around the corner, and only available on current-gen consoles, it seems Sony is banking on a surge of new PlayStation 5 owners to justify these price hikes. Meanwhile, PlayStation fans can look forward to the upcoming State of Play on June 2, where Insomniac’s Wolverine will make an appearance. Keep an eye out for more news on PlayStation’s plans after these changes.
