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Sony appears to have launched a Wallet Credit program in some regions, offering a flat $10 PS Store credit on certain game purchases and signaling a replacement for the PlayStation Stars loyalty program. The rollout seems limited and unofficial so far, with examples including The Blood of Dawnwalker and other titles, and no formal Sony announcement yet; it’s unclear if this is temporary testing or a broader, ongoing program.
An unannounced PlayStation rewards initiative appears in the PS Store offering limited-time Wallet Credit deals on select titles, following a previously spotted Wallet Credits app. Sony Interactive Entertainment has not formally announced the program, and it’s unclear whether the offers are US-only or temporary.
A former Square Enix executive argues that terminating PlayStation discs could push PS Store prices downward because publishers set digital prices and tighter competition among titles on the same storefront will drive dynamic pricing, while competition between stores mainly affects revenue shares; the shift to digital-only is also noted alongside Sony's 2028 end of physical media and ongoing concerns about digital ownership and the loss of disc options.
In an exclusive interview, former Sony Interactive Entertainment SVP Gordon Thornton argues that a disc-free, all-digital PlayStation era is inevitable as Sony moves away from physical releases after January 2028. He notes the PlayStation Store already commands roughly 80–85% of the market and physical retail is waning, and urges loyalty programs to evolve by tightly tying rewards to in-game mechanics and even real-money rewards. Thornton cautions against copying generic loyalty formulas and points to success stories (e.g., ZBD/TapNation) that boosted retention and revenue, while explaining that publishers set MSRPs and Sony doesn’t unilaterally control pricing. The interview frames a shift toward digital ecosystems that maximize lifetime value, even as the industry puzzles over price and accessibility in a rapidly digital landscape.
Mexican lawmakers will file a complaint with the National Antitrust Commission to investigate Sony Interactive Entertainment for alleged anti-competitive practices related to the PlayStation Store, arguing that the shift away from physical games could give Sony a de facto monopoly on game distribution, harm consumers and resale markets, and disadvantage developers, while raising concerns about digital ownership and Mexico's internet access disparities.
Sony will stop manufacturing physical PlayStation discs from January 2028, forcing future releases to be digital. A Dutch price-watch study finds physical PS5 games are often cheaper at retail than on the PS Store—especially for third-party titles—while first-party titles rarely drop in price. The shift could raise costs for price-conscious shoppers, pressure retailers, and upend second-hand sales, though vouchers and code-in-box formats may persist.
Halo: Campaign Evolved on PS5 is charting at the top of PS Store pre-order lists in the US, UK, France and Germany ahead of its July 28 launch, with the Premium Edition also ranking highly in several regions, signaling strong anticipation for Master Chief on PlayStation and potentially influencing Microsoft's cross‑platform strategy.
After a misleading PS Store description suggested the Deluxe Edition upgrade included the full Marathon game, Bungie will honor affected purchases by granting full base-game access for $14.99 and has updated the listing to clarify the offer, a move seen as good PR for the shooter’s PS5 launch.
Sony is continuing its crackdown on low-effort PS5/PS4 games by removing Webnetic's PS Store catalog (about 1,200 titles) in the coming days, while the publisher confirms it will continue releasing titles on Xbox, Switch, and Steam.
Sony released free Days of Play 2026 avatars via PS Store download codes across regions (Americas, Europe/Middle East/Africa/Oceania, Asia, South Korea, Japan), available now through June 10 as part of Days of Play celebrations that also include a PS Store sale and PS Plus trials.
Sony’s Days of Play sale is live on PS Store through June 10, 2026, with many PS5/PS4 games discounted. Push Square highlights a curated set of highly-rated titles at new low prices (and some lower-than-ever before), including Death Stranding 2, Borderlands 4, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Battlefield 6, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, and Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero.
Sony’s Days of Play sale is live on the PS Store, offering more than 2,000 PS5/PS4 discounts and running until June 10 (year noted as 226 in the promo, likely 2026). The UK/Europe sale is active now with the US coming online later today. Highlights include Ghost of Yotei, Resident Evil Requiem, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Astro Bot, Resident Evil 4, Death Stranding 2, Silent Hill F and more, with substantial cuts (up to 75% on some titles). A full promo roundup is promised later today.
The 2022 Saints Row reboot for PS5/PS4 is currently 75% off on the PS Store through May 28, with the Expansion Pass also discounted by 75%; you can get the full experience for about $11.48 (base game $7.49 + Expansion Pass $3.99), and some cosmetic packs are free.
Sony's Days of Play runs May 27 to June 10, 2026, with PS5 accessory discounts and a PS Store sale featuring hundreds of PS5/PS4 titles; there are no PS5 console price drops this year. Highlights include up to $100 off PS VR2, $50 off Pulse Explore earbuds, $40 off Pulse Elite headset, $30 off DualSense Edge and Access controller, and up to $20 off DualSense controllers, with titles like Ghost of Yōtei, Helldivers 2, Death Stranding 2, and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on sale.
Sony has released free PS Store demos for two upcoming PS5 exclusives, Suri: The Seventh Note and Haunt Hunter, as part of the PlayStation India Hero Project; the demos aren’t behind PS Plus, and the games will also launch on PC but remain PS5 console exclusives for now, with release dates yet to be announced.