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Sony offers up to 50% off PS Plus to soften backlash against end of physical games
business3 days ago

Sony offers up to 50% off PS Plus to soften backlash against end of physical games

Facing fan backlash over the end of physical PS5 discs, Sony is offering substantial PS Plus discounts (up to 50%) to fans who cancel or threaten to cancel, including deals of 3–12 months for Extra and Premium members. The move aims to retain subscribers amid a broader shift to all-digital gaming, though critics say the savings may not quell dissent and questions remain about pricing and the digital future ahead of a 2028 disc-free landscape.

via Notebookcheck|
#business#digital-games#discounts
July 2026 PS Plus Essential Free Games Roll Out Worldwide, Led by MWIII
gaming3 days ago

July 2026 PS Plus Essential Free Games Roll Out Worldwide, Led by MWIII

PS Plus Essential July 2026 free games are rolling out globally, starting today in Japan/Asia and launching worldwide at noon local time. The lineup includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, For the King II, and CrossCode, with Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide also available. This is the last chance to claim June’s games. The rollout comes amid ongoing backlash over Sony’s decision to end PS5 game disc production.

via PlayStation LifeStyle|
#gaming#gaming-news#playstation
PS Plus Members Can Grab Grounded for Free for 24 Hours
technology4 days ago

PS Plus Members Can Grab Grounded for Free for 24 Hours

PlayStation Plus subscribers on PS4 and PS5 across all tiers (Essential, Extra, Premium) can claim Grounded, the 2022 survival title from Obsidian Entertainment and Xbox Game Studios, for free for roughly 24 hours and keep it as long as their subscription remains active; Grounded normally costs $40 and has attracted over 20 million players. A Grounded 2 is in early access on Xbox/PC and will reach PS5 via early access on August 10. Two additional free games are available now for the next 24 hours, with three more titles arriving on July 7.

via ComicBook.com|
#free-game#grounded#playstation-plus
Sony Hints at PS Plus Price Hikes, Emphasizes Value and Profitability
gaming8 days ago

Sony Hints at PS Plus Price Hikes, Emphasizes Value and Profitability

Sony executives say PlayStation Plus price increases are under consideration, stressing they’ll balance service value against consumer costs and use multiple levers—pricing, tier mix, and content acquisition efficiency—to boost profitability, with higher tiers now comprising about 40% of subscribers and PS Plus posting record profitability in FY2025.

via Insider Gaming|
#gaming#playstation-plus#price-hikes
PlayStation Plus' Monthly Games Roll Out in Waves, Stirring Subscriber Frustration
gaming9 days ago

PlayStation Plus' Monthly Games Roll Out in Waves, Stirring Subscriber Frustration

Sony is shifting PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium to a staggered, week-by-week rollout for its monthly games in several territories (including the US, UK, and Japan) instead of delivering all titles simultaneously. The change, resembling Xbox Game Pass-style cadence, has sparked backlash from subscribers who feel the new schedule kills hype and complicates plans, with discussions across forums like r/PlayStationPlus and posts criticizing the move as anti-consumer.

via Eurogamer.net|
#gaming#monthly-games#playstation-plus
Halo Campaign Evolved's PS5 split-screen policy sparks fan confusion
gaming20 days ago

Halo Campaign Evolved's PS5 split-screen policy sparks fan confusion

Halo: Campaign Evolved’s local split-screen on PS5 drew Firestorm-like chatter after Halo Studios initially said two PS Plus subscriptions were required for couch co‑op. The June 2026 update clarifies the policy: local co‑op only requires a PSN account for each player (each linked to a Microsoft account); PlayStation Plus is not required for local split-screen. Halo’s PS5 debut thus hinges on per-player PSN accounts, not two active PS Plus memberships, with the game launching on PS5 alongside other platforms.

via Windows Central|
#couch-co-op#gaming#halo
Halo: Campaign Evolved on PS5 Demands Xbox Account and PS Plus for Co-Op
gaming20 days ago

Halo: Campaign Evolved on PS5 Demands Xbox Account and PS Plus for Co-Op

Halo: Campaign Evolved on PS5 will require a Microsoft account and Xbox Gamertag to play, with PlayStation Plus also needed (and linked to a Microsoft account) for split-screen online co-op; the game supports cross‑platform progression across Xbox, PS5 and Steam, and Xbox players may need an active Game Pass for online play. Release is slated for July 28, and there are no announced plans to restock the Collector's Edition.

via Eurogamer|
#cross-platform-progression#gaming#halo
RuneScape goes console: Dragonwilds arrives on PS5 in 2026
gaming1 month ago

RuneScape goes console: Dragonwilds arrives on PS5 in 2026

Jagex announced RuneScape: Dragonwilds will launch on PlayStation 5 in 2026, marking the series’ first console entry. It will be available at launch in the PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Game Catalog, following the PC Early Access release on Steam that began April 15, 2025 and has already sold over a million copies. Dragonwilds is a new open‑world survival crafting title set in Ashenfall, featuring quests, skill grinding, dragon battles, and a focus on community input as it expands RuneScape’s footprint to console players.

via Gematsu|
#dragonwilds#gaming#open-world
gaming1 month ago

June’s PS Plus Free Lineup Delivers Grounded, All-Star Brawl 2, and Darktide

PlayStation Plus reveals its June 2026 freebies: Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition (PS5/PS4), Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 (PS5/PS4), and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide (PS5), all claimable from June 2. Grounded is a survival‑crafting game; All-Star Brawl 2 is a Smash Bros.-style fighter with cartoon icons; Darktide is a four‑player co‑op shooter from the Vermintide developers.

via GameSpot|
#gaming#grounded#nickelodeon-all-star-brawl-2
Grounded Joins PS Plus June Lineup as Destiny 2 Legacy Collection Arrives
gaming1 month ago

Grounded Joins PS Plus June Lineup as Destiny 2 Legacy Collection Arrives

Sony revealed June’s PS Plus lineup: Monthly games Grounded (PS4/PS5), Nickelodeon All Star Brawl 2, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide debut on June 2; Destiny 2: Legacy Collection lands in the Game Catalog for Extra and Premium on June 9, bundling all expansions up to 2024’s The Final Shape. May titles Nine Sols and Wuchang: Fallen Feathers can be claimed until June 2, and EA Sports FC 26 remains through June 16 (with a June 4 update). The Days of Play sale runs May 27–June 10 with discounts on accessories and select games, though consoles aren’t included.

via Engadget|
#destiny-2-legacy-collection#gaming#grounded
Sony widens PS Plus price hike to Premium and Extra tiers
technology1 month ago

Sony widens PS Plus price hike to Premium and Extra tiers

Sony has confirmed that price increases apply to all PlayStation Plus tiers—Essential, Extra, and Premium—effective May 20, 2026 for new customers, with Extra priced at £11.99/month (£34.99 for three months) and Premium at £14.99/month (£43.99 for three months) in the UK; annual subscriptions remain unchanged for now, following an earlier PS5 price rise.

via Eurogamer|
#playstation-plus#price-increase#sony