Sony has confirmed a price increase for PlayStation Plus that will take effect on May 20. The monthly subscription for the Essential tier rises from $9.99 to $10.99, a 10% increase. The quarterly plan is also becoming more expensive, going from $24.99 to $27.99. The annual subscription remains at $79.99, possibly to ensure stable long-term revenue.
The cost of maintaining the online service jumps 12% in its quarterly plan 📈
This price adjustment directly affects subscribers who renew month-to-month or quarter-to-quarter. The 12% increase in the quarterly plan suggests that Sony aims to encourage annual subscriptions, which remain unchanged. From a technical standpoint, server infrastructure and the development of online features, such as cloud gaming, require constant investment. However, the company has not detailed specific improvements to justify this increase for the basic tier.
Sony raises prices: the user pays more for the same (or almost) 💸
Sony announces that paying to play online will be a bit more expensive, as if the internet connection wasn't already costly enough. The quarterly plan goes up by 12%, but don't expect the servers to work 12% better. It's the classic move: they make the monthly menu more expensive so you switch to the annual menu, which for now is spared. So, if you wanted to save, you either pay upfront or resign yourself to shelling out an extra bill each month.