Sony to Pay $7.85 Million to Settle PlayStation Store Pricing Lawsuit

The lawsuit, initiated in May 2021, argued that Sony’s decision to block third-party retailers from selling game-specific download vouchers stifled competition and inflated prices. While Sony denies any wrongdoing, the settlement covers users who purchased titles like The Last of Us Remastered, Until Dawn, No Man’s Sky, or NBA 2K18 during the specified window. To qualify, games had to have been available via retail vouchers prior to April 2019 and subsequently saw price increases of at least 50 cents.

For most active PlayStation Network users, the payout process is automated; credits will appear in the PlayStation Store wallet following final court approval, which is scheduled for an October 15, 2026, hearing. The exact amount per person remains variable, contingent upon the number of qualifying games purchased and the portion of the fund remaining after administrative costs and attorneys' fees—the latter capped at 25 percent—are deducted. Once deposited, these non-expiring credits can be applied toward any product available on the digital storefront.