Trending Now - Sony Increases Short-term Playstation Plus Subscription Fees

WHO:

Engadget - Sony is the company implementing the price increases for PlayStation Plus subscriptions.

WHAT:

CNET - PlayStation Plus prices are increasing for new subscribers starting May 20.

The Verge - One-month subscriptions will start at $10.99 USD / €9.99 EUR / £7.99 GBP, while three-month subscriptions will start at $27.99 USD / €27.99 EUR / £21.99 GBP.

The Verge - In the US, the changes result in a $1 price increase for a one-month Essential tier subscription and a $3 increase for a three-month Essential tier subscription.

WHERE:

Techmeme - The price hikes are occurring in "select regions."

WHEN:

CNET - The price increases for new subscribers will take effect on May 20.

WHY:

Engadget - Sony is blaming the price increases on "ongoing market conditions."

The Verge - The price hikes follow two recent price increases for PS5 consoles, attributed to “continued pressures in the global economic landscape.”

HOW:

The Verge - Current subscribers will maintain their prices unless they change their subscription tier or let their subscription lapse, with exceptions for Turkey and India.

(UPDATED May 18, 2026 19:26 UTC)

Sony is set to increase prices for PlayStation Plus subscriptions for new subscribers starting May 20. A one-month subscription will now cost $10.99 in the US, while a three-month subscription will rise to $27.99, reflecting a $1 and $3 increase respectively for the Essential tier. Current subscribers will keep their existing rates unless they change their subscription tier or let it lapse, although there are exceptions for Turkey and India.