Sony is raising the price of PlayStation Plus for new customers in select regions starting May 20, adding another cost increase to its gaming business as it cites ongoing market conditions.
The one-month PlayStation Plus subscription will rise to $10.99, €9.99 and £7.99, while the three-month plan will increase to $27.99, €27.99 and £21.99. That is a $1 increase for the monthly option and a $3 increase for the three-month plan.
PlayStation Plus is Sony’s monthly subscription service for PS4 and PS5 consoles. It gives players access to online multiplayer, monthly downloadable games and exclusive PlayStation Store discounts. The new prices will apply only to new customers in select regions, while current subscribers generally will not be affected unless their existing subscription changes or lapses, with Turkey and India named as exceptions.
The move follows a broader run of higher prices across Sony’s gaming lineup. The company raised PS5 console prices in March, saying then that it was dealing with continued pressures in the global economic landscape. Earlier this month, Sony also said it had not yet decided when to launch the PlayStation 6 or what that console would cost.
The latest increase lands as game makers continue to pass along higher costs, especially for hardware, and it puts fresh pressure on players who rely on subscription services to keep access to Sony’s online features and monthly game library. For new buyers in the affected regions, the message is simple: the price is going up before they even sign up.
