Sony to pay $7.85M to settle PS Store antitrust class action

Sony Interactive Entertainment has agreed to a $7.85 million class-action settlement to resolve claims of antitrust violations by monopolizing the PlayStation digital game market. Eligible consumers who purchased digital games via the PlayStation Store between April 1, 2019 and December 31, 2023 (meeting specific voucher and price-change criteria) may receive settlement benefits. The claim deadline is July 2, 2026 (proof of purchase required), with deactivated PSN accounts needing purchase info by August 27, 2026. No claim form is required for some distributions, and a final approval hearing is set for October 15, 2026. Sony has not admitted wrongdoing.