Sony raised the monthly subscription prices for PlayStation Plus in May 2026. The Essential tier increased from $9.99 to $10.99 USD. The Extra tier rose from $14.99 to $16.99 USD. The Premium tier went up from $17.99 to $19.99 USD.
Sony measures satisfaction and renewal intent after tier cost adjustments
Sony is now conducting a customer survey following the price adjustments. The company wants to measure satisfaction levels and gauge renewal likelihood after the changes. Participants will answer questions about overall service value, store discounts, and game library quality for PS4 and PS5 titles. The survey also covers online multiplayer features and cloud save functionality.
Critics have pointed out several ongoing issues with the subscription model. Many users compare the cost of PlayStation Plus online multiplayer unfavorably to PC gaming alternatives. Some observers note that monthly free games have become less compelling over time. Others highlight a limited retro game catalog when comparing it to competitors like Xbox Game Pass.
Sony has not confirmed whether these price changes will expand beyond the US market or affect other regions in the near future.
Source: NotebookCheck
