Overview
- PlayStation said Monday, May 18 that prices for new customers in select regions will rise on Wednesday, May 20.
- The Essential tier will cost $10.99 for one month and $27.99 for three months, with prices set at €9.99 and €27.99 in Europe and £7.99 and £21.99 in the UK.
- Current subscribers keep their existing rates unless their plan lapses or changes, with Turkey and India excluded from this grandfathering.
- Sony did not list every country or confirm changes for Extra, Premium, or annual plans, though PlayStation Canada said Canada is included and that Essential’s annual price remains unchanged there.
- The increase follows March PS5 hardware hikes and arrives as competitors adjust their own services, which may prompt players to renew before lapses or switch to longer terms to avoid higher monthly costs.