Sony has announced that PlayStation Plus 12-month subscriptions are going up.
PlayStation Plus, Sony’s online gaming service for PlayStation owners, is getting a yearly price increase. The news means that the annual cost of the basic Essentials plan will jump by $20. The most expensive tier is due to leap by $40. The full list of price changes can be found below,
- Essential 12-Month Subscription
79.99 USD | 71,99 Euro | 59.99 GBP | 6,800 Yen
- Extra 12-Month Subscription
134.99 USD | 125,99 Euro | 99.99 GBP | 11,700 Yen
- Premium 12-Month Subscription
159.99 USD | 151,99 Euro | 119.99 GBP | 13,900 Yen
While there is no detail on any impact to the monthly cost, Sony has noted that,
The new prices for the 12-Month subscription will remain at a discounted rate when compared to purchasing the 1-Month or 3-Month subscriptions over a 12-month period.
PlayStation Plus is an online subscription service, similar to Game Pass, which provides a range of services and free monthly games to consumers. The news of a price bump went live as part of a monthly blog, featuring Saint’s Row, Black Desert, and Generation Zero as free September games. With the cost of living increasing, are you going to pay up, downgrade, or cancel altogether? Find out more on the Sony PlayStation Plus blog.