PlayStation Plus is getting more expensive right before everyone comes back
Sony is increasing the prices of PlayStation Plus subscriptions for new customers starting May 20. The price hike primarily affects shorter subscription plans, with monthly and three-month options seeing increases. Current subscribers will not be affected unless they change their plan or let their subscription lapse.
- ▪PlayStation Plus prices will rise for new customers in select regions from May 20.
- ▪One-month plans will start at $10.99, while three-month plans will start at $27.99.
- ▪Current subscribers are mostly protected from the price increase unless they change their plan.
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Sony is raising PlayStation Plus prices for new customers from May 20, adding another cost increase to an already pricey console generation. The change applies in select regions and affects the shorter subscription options. According to PlayStation’s official post, one-month plans will start at $10.99, €9.99, or £7.99, while three-month plans will start at $27.99, €27.99, or £21.99. Current subscribers are mostly protected for now. Sony says the new pricing will not apply to existing members unless they change their plan or allow the subscription to lapse. However, subscribers in Turkey and India may also see the change. Starting May 20, PlayStation Plus prices for new customers will increase in select regions.
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