Sony is reportedly preparing to settle a class-action lawsuit filed against it via the PlayStation Store for $7.8 million, with a US federal judge giving preliminary approval to the agreement. If the process is completed, eligible users will be able to receive store credits directly to their PlayStation Network accounts.
In the class-action lawsuit in the US, Sony is reportedly pursuing a settlement plan concerning PlayStation Store users, with a $7.8 million payment agreement receiving initial approval. If the decision is finalized, millions of users are expected to be directly affected.
The class action lawsuit covers the period 2019-2023.
According to the lawsuit, the process covers users who purchased digital games through PlayStation between 2019 and 2023. The allegations are that Sony restricted competition by eliminating coupon sales for games by third-party sellers, preventing users from accessing more affordable alternatives. This, the lawsuit claims, contributed to the high prices of digital games.
Millions of PSN accounts could be involved in the process.
According to assessments, more than 4.4 million PlayStation Network accounts could benefit from this agreement. If the process progresses, eligible users will receive store credits directly added to their accounts. Meanwhile, it’s reported that games like The Last of Us, NBA 2K18, and Need for Speed Rivals are also on the list.
The final decision will be made in October.
The settlement process is currently in the preliminary approval stage, and the final decision is expected to be made after the hearing on October 15th. This decision will be crucial in finalizing the payment plan.
The lawsuit in the United Kingdom involves larger compensation.
The legal proceedings against Sony are not limited to the US. A similar case ongoing in the UK reportedly involves much higher compensation claims, and the company could face billions of dollars in payments as a result.
Will Sony pay PS Store users?
Yes. In a class-action lawsuit in the US, preliminary approval was given for a $7.8 million settlement plan.
Who is eligible for this payment?
Users who purchased digital games through the PlayStation Store between 2019 and 2023 and meet the eligibility criteria will be eligible to participate in the process.
How will the payments be made?
Eligible users will have store credits directly added to their PlayStation Network accounts.
Which games are included in the lawsuit?
The lawsuit alleges that games such as The Last of Us, NBA 2K18, and Need for Speed Rivals are also mentioned.
When will the decision be finalized?
The final decision is expected to be made after the hearing on October 15th.