What to Know About Sony’s $7.85 Million PlayStation Settlement
Sony has reached a $7.85 million settlement over allegations of antitrust practices related to PlayStation digital game sales, though the company denies any wrongdoing. The settlement covers consumers who purchased digital games on the PlayStation Network between April 1, 2019, and December 31, 2023. Payouts are expected to be small and may take months to distribute following a fairness hearing scheduled for October 15, 2026.
- ▪Sony is accused of restricting third-party retailers from selling PlayStation games via game-specific vouchers, forcing customers to buy digitally through its controlled platform.
- ▪The settlement was initially agreed upon in December 2024 but was rejected twice before being preliminarily reopened for approval.
- ▪Eligible claimants must have purchased digital PlayStation games between April 1, 2019, and December 31, 2023, and will receive payments via linked accounts or by submitting claims if accounts are inactive.
- ▪The fairness hearing for the settlement is set for October 15, 2026, and payouts could take additional weeks or months after approval.
- ▪Claimants who accept the settlement waive their right to sue Sony over the same issue in the future.
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Boone AshworthGearMay 4, 2026 5:22 PMWhat to Know About Sony’s $7.85 Million PlayStation SettlementAre you eligible for a payout? Probably, but it might take a while and will likely be pretty small.Photograph: Nikos Pekiaridis/Getty ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storySony, owner of the PlayStation brand, has been accused of antitrust practices. The lawsuit was originally settled in 2024 but was rejected twice during the approval process.
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