$7.85M Sony PlayStation Store class action settlement
Class Action Lawsuits • • technology
Key Points:
- Sony Interactive Entertainment agreed to a $7.85 million class action settlement to resolve claims that it violated federal antitrust laws by monopolizing the PlayStation digital game market.
- The settlement covers consumers who purchased certain digital games through the PlayStation Store between April 1, 2019, and December 31, 2023, with eligibility based on specific criteria related to game-specific vouchers and price increases.
- Plaintiffs allege that Sony's monopolization forced consumers to pay higher prices for digital games, though Sony has not admitted any wrongdoing as part of the settlement.
- Compensation for eligible class members will be distributed according to a court-approved plan, with the deadline for exclusion or objection set for July 2, 2026, and a final approval hearing scheduled for October 15, 2026.
- A list of eligible games and further details are available on the official settlement website.
