Sony hits Türkiye with massive 55% PlayStation Plus price hike
Sony is facing criticism from Turkish gamers after confirming a steep rise in PlayStation Plus subscription prices, with the most expensive tier, Deluxe, increasing from ₺2,740 to ₺4,266 annually—a 55.69% hike. The Extra tier will also rise by a similar margin, from ₺2,340 to ₺3,645.
The new pricing, announced via email to subscribers, will take effect from 24 June 2025. While official pricing for the Essential tier remains undisclosed, based on the same increase rate, a yearly subscription is expected to jump from ₺1,400 to around ₺2,180.
This marks the second major hike in Türkiye after the 2023 adjustments, which saw price increases of up to 600% due to currency depreciation and inflation. The rising costs are prompting many players to reconsider their subscriptions or seek alternatives.
PlayStation Plus offers online multiplayer access, monthly free games, discounts, cloud storage, and trials, and is available in Essential, Extra, and Deluxe tiers. Despite these benefits, the affordability of the service is becoming a growing concern for Turkish users.
Sony stated that the changes aim to maintain service quality and deliver 'high-value games and features.' However, critics argue that such increases make the platform less accessible, particularly in Türkiye, where economic volatility continues to affect consumer spending.
Some users have reported renewing subscriptions at current rates to avoid the increase, with one case from 2023 resurfacing of a player who prepaid 27 years of service to lock in lower rates. Others are cancelling their subscriptions or turning to competitors.
Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass, which includes a large game library and currently costs around ₺2,500 per year for the Ultimate tier in Türkiye, is gaining attention as a more affordable option. EA Play and other niche services are also emerging as viable alternatives for some players.
Sony has yet to confirm whether similar increases will apply to other PlayStation Plus packages, though users are bracing for comparable adjustments.
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