Sony PlayStation lawsuit: Gamers may qualify for $7.85M settlement - What to know

Key Points:

• Sony Interactive Entertainment has agreed to a proposed $7.85 million settlement in a federal antitrust class action alleging it inflated prices for digital games on the PlayStation Store, with a California judge set to consider final approval later this year.
• The lawsuit claims Sony violated antitrust laws by monopolizing the market for its digital games, leading to higher prices, though Sony denies wrongdoing and no court ruling has been made.
• Consumers who purchased certain digital games through the PlayStation Store before April 2019, which later saw price increases of at least 50 cents, may be eligible for compensation under the settlement.
• A hearing is scheduled for October 15, 2026, to decide on final approval, attorneys’ fees, and distribution of settlement funds, with key deadlines for class members to opt out or object set for July 2, 2026.
• More information and detailed notices are available at www.PSNDigitalGamesSettlement.com, and class members who do not opt out will be bound by the settlement’s final outcome.