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Fans Slam Sony's 'Anti-Consumer' PS Plus Change
21 Jun
Summary
- Staggered game releases for PS Plus Extra and Premium upset subscribers.
- Subscribers fear being short-changed on games if subscription expires.
- The new release schedule is criticized as 'anti-consumer' and 'terrible'.
PlayStation fans have voiced strong dissatisfaction with a recent change to the PlayStation Plus subscription service. Sony has begun a staggered release of games for the Extra and Premium tiers throughout the month, a departure from the previous practice of adding all new titles simultaneously once a month.
This new rollout strategy has sparked considerable backlash on social media. Subscribers are concerned that if their membership expires during the staggered release period, they may not receive the full month's game offerings. Critics have labeled this practice "the most anti-consumer thing of all time," fearing it could be a precursor to reduced game volumes in the future, a phenomenon they liken to "shrinkflation."
Additional complaints highlight a diminished sense of excitement when major titles are not released together, with some users urging Sony to abandon the new schedule. The next batch of games, including "Kingdom Come: Deliverance" and "Life is Strange: Double Exposure," is slated for June 23. It remains uncertain whether this staggered release is a permanent shift or a temporary measure tied to the Days of Play promotion.
