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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for June: Grounded Fully Yoked Edition, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
PlayStation Plus members will receive Grounded Fully Yoked Edition, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide as their monthly games starting June 2. EA Sports FC 26 will also be available until June 16. All titles are available on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
PlayStation Plus Prices Across The Board Are Up in A Rather Baffling Choice From Sony
Sony has increased the prices for PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium tiers across monthly and three-month subscriptions. Yearly subscriptions remain unaffected by the price hikes. This follows previous price increases for the PlayStation 5 console and may raise concerns about the future cost of the PlayStation 6.
All PlayStation Plus prices have gone up, despite Sony initially only announcing changes to Essential
Sony has increased the prices for all tiers of its PlayStation Plus subscription service. This change affects all subscription levels, not just the Essential tier as initially communicated.
It's not just PS Plus Essential getting a price hike: Premium and Extra tiers are now more expensive too
Sony has confirmed that all tiers of its PlayStation Plus subscription service, including Extra and Premium, are now more expensive for new customers. This price hike follows a similar increase for the PlayStation 5 console earlier in the year, with Sony citing ongoing market conditions.
PS Plus Users Can Now Claim Free PS5 Upgrade of 2022 Game
PlayStation Plus users who encountered a glitch preventing them from claiming a free PlayStation 5 upgrade for The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan can now access it. The issue, which stemmed from the game's inclusion in the PS Plus Extra catalog, has been resolved now that it has left the service. Users who downloaded the PS5 version via Extra may have lost their permanent Essential license.
PS Plus price hike is live – here’s how much every tier now costs
Sony has increased the monthly and three-month subscription prices for PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium tiers. While 12-month subscriptions remain unchanged, the price hikes will affect new subscribers and those who let their subscriptions lapse. The company previously stated these adjustments would be made to maximize profitability.
PlayStation Plus Price Hike Effects All Tiers, Not Just Essential
Sony has announced a price increase for all tiers of its PlayStation Plus subscription service, with an average increase of 11%. While initial communication suggested only the Essential tier would be affected, all subscription lengths and tiers have seen price adjustments, though 12-month subscriptions in some regions like the UK remain unchanged.
PS Plus Price Increases Also Hit Extra, Premium Tiers - Here Are All the New Prices
Sony has increased the prices for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscription tiers globally, affecting new and lapsed customers. While the 12-month subscription price remains unchanged in some regions, others like Australia are seeing increases across all durations. The company's initial communication only mentioned price hikes for the PS Plus Essential tier, leading to criticism of being misleading.
5 PS Plus Extra Game Removals for June 2026 Confirmed
Five games are confirmed to be removed from PlayStation Plus Extra on June 16, 2026: We Love Katamari REROLL + Royal Reverie, LEGO The Incredibles, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game Complete Edition, and Red Dead Redemption. Access to these titles will be revoked for subscribers, requiring purchase to continue playing. Red Dead Redemption's departure is noted as potentially temporary, following a pattern seen with other Rockstar Games titles on the service.
PlayStation Plus Is Getting More Expensive Again
Sony is increasing the prices for all tiers of its PlayStation Plus subscription service, citing "ongoing market conditions." This price hike comes as the service faces pressure regarding its value proposition compared to competitors like Microsoft's Game Pass, particularly concerning day-one first-party game releases. Subscribers are advised to review their usage and consider options like prepaying at the current rate, downgrading their tier, or canceling before the new pricing takes effect.
PS Plus blir dyrare för nykomlingar
Sony is increasing the price of the base PlayStation Plus subscription for new customers starting May 20. The monthly and three-month subscription costs will rise by €1 in select regions, with new prices set at €9.99 and €27.99 respectively. This price hike does not affect current subscribers unless their subscription lapses or changes. The article also notes recent price increases for the PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, attributing them to market conditions and increased demand for memory and storage.
May 2026 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
Sony has released the full lineup of PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium games for May 2026, including titles like Star Wars Outlaws and Red Dead Redemption 2. Eight new games are available for subscribers to download now, with some expected to remain on the service for at least a year, though Red Dead Redemption 2 is anticipated to be available for around three months.
Sony increasing the price of PlayStation Plus for new customers
Sony is increasing the price of PlayStation Plus for new subscribers in regions including the UK, Europe, and the United States, effective May 20, 2026. The company cited ongoing market conditions for the price adjustment, which will see 1-month subscriptions start at $10.99 USD / €9.99 EUR / £7.99 GBP. This change does not affect current subscribers unless their subscription lapses or changes.
PS Plus Extra, Premium May 2026 Games Rolling Out Now
Sony is rolling out the May 2026 PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium game catalog additions, starting in Japan and Asia. The lineup includes Star Wars Outlaws, Red Dead Redemption 2, Bramble: The Mountain King, and more for PS5 and PS4, with the PS1 classic Time Crisis also available for Premium subscribers. Player reception to the selection has been mixed, with some titles being returning catalog entries.
Games Leaving PS Plus in June 2026 Confirmed
Several games are scheduled to leave the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalogs in June 2026. Take-Two Interactive is removing Red Dead Redemption, while other titles like We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie and LEGO The Incredibles will also be delisted. This departure list is based on information from Japanese and Asian PlayStation Stores and may vary slightly by region.
PlayStation Plus gets price hike for new subscribers this week
Sony Interactive Entertainment is increasing the price for new PlayStation Plus subscribers starting this week. Existing subscribers will retain their current pricing structure.
New PlayStation Plus Subscriptions Will Cost More
Sony is increasing the prices for new PlayStation Plus Essential subscriptions starting May 20, 2026. The one-month subscription will rise to $10.99 and the three-month subscription to $27.99. Existing subscribers will maintain their current rates unless they are in India or Turkey. Sony cited ongoing market conditions for the price adjustment.
PS Plus Essential is getting more expensive for new customers this week
Sony is increasing the prices for new 1-month and 3-month PlayStation Plus Essential subscriptions starting May 20th. The company cited "ongoing market conditions" for the price adjustment, which will affect new subscribers in most regions, with exceptions for Turkey and India. Annual subscriptions remain unaffected by this particular price hike.
PlayStation Plus Subscription Prices Increasing for New Users in Select Regions This Month
Sony Interactive Entertainment is increasing PlayStation Plus subscription prices for new users in select regions starting May 20, with 1-month memberships rising to $10.99 USD and 3-month memberships to $27.99 USD. Current subscribers are unaffected unless their plan lapses or changes. The company cited ongoing market conditions for the adjustment.
Sony raises PS Plus prices for one- and three-month subscriptions
Sony has increased the prices for one- and three-month PlayStation Plus subscriptions, citing "ongoing market conditions." The exact reasons for the price hike were not detailed.