PlayStation Plus subscribers are speaking out against recent price hikes and changes to the subscription service, citing frustration over increased costs and a sense of “FOMO” among gamers. The latest PS Plus Reddit post to go viral shows a subscriber who has cancelled their 15-year membership due to these reasons. While it’s unclear if this trend is indicative of broader drops in subscriber counts, it highlights the growing discontent among hardcore PlayStation fans.
The service, which was introduced in the PS3 era as a free online gaming option, has undergone significant changes over time. Monthly free games were added during the PS4 generation, and then Sony shifted to a three-tiered pricing model alongside the PS5 launch. Today, even the cheapest plan costs $9.99 per month or $79.99 for a 12-month subscription, with the most expensive option priced at $17.99 per month or $159.99.
Fans are responding by sharing their own stories of frustration and cancellation on social media and online forums. One popular comment reads: “They can add me to the list!” Others have expressed similar sentiments, such as a fan who cancelled in January after realizing they had accumulated a large collection of physical games but no longer played the free offerings or participated in online gaming.
While it’s too early to determine the impact of these posts on subscriber counts, they do indicate that some hardcore gamers are not happy with the direction PlayStation Plus is taking. As the gaming landscape continues to shift with the rise of Xbox Game Pass and other subscription services, PS Plus will need to adapt to remain relevant. For now, fans are making their voices heard and holding out for change.
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Source: https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/playstation-ps-plus-sony-subscriptions-reddit