Owners of The Last of Us or NBA 2K on PlayStation can receive credit to their account

PlayStation Usuários who purchased certain digital games between April 2019 and December 2023 can earn PSN wallet credits. The agreement resolves a class action against Sony Interactive Entertainment for alleged anti-competitive practices in the digital games market.

The total value of the agreement reaches US$7.85 million. Compensation comes in the form of cash credits to the PlayStation Network account. Muitos players are expected to receive between $1 and $3 per eligible title, according to initial estimates.

Acordo court resolves monopoly accusation at PS Store

Sony faced a lawsuit alleging excessive control over digital sales. The lawsuit pointed out that the company raised prices for games that were previously also sold as physical vouchers. Compradores paid more than they would have in a more open market, according to the plaintiffs.

Sony denies wrongdoing and claims that the agreement avoids the greater costs of a long trial. Distrito Norte’s Califórnia judge gave preliminary approval in April 2026. The final hearing to confirm the settlement is scheduled for October 15, 2026.

• The Last of Us Remastered
• NBA 2K18 and Legend Editions
• WWE 2K17, WWE 2K18 and WWE 2K19
• Mass Effect Trilogy
• Until Dawn
• No Man’s Sky
• God of War Collection
• Vários other titles on the official list

Quem purchased at least one of these games on PS Store during the period is automatically included if the account is active. The Sony system will credit the amount directly to the PSN wallet after final approval.

Purchase Período and list of eligible games

The exact window is from April 1, 2019 to December 31, 2023. Apenas digital purchases count. Jogos that already existed as redemption vouchers in physical retail before 2019 and had an average price increase of at least US$0.50 are included in the list.

The complete list has more than 100 titles. Ela includes remastered classics, collections and annual sports releases. The official website of the agreement has a PDF with all product codes and exact names. Jogadores need to check their PS Store purchase history to confirm eligibility.

Muitos PS4 and PS5 owners who maintain large libraries will find several games in the list. Clearing does not require extra action for active accounts. Créditos appear automatically after distribution.

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Como verify and next steps of the agreement

Acesse psndigitalgamessettlement.com to read the full notice and download the list. Lá are the main timeframes. Quem wants to withdraw from the agreement must submit a written request by July 2, 2026. The same goes for objections to the amount or attorneys’ fees.

Fazer means nothing to accept automatic inclusion. Inactive Contas can request credit via form or email, providing purchase details and current address. Case management is available toll-free at 877-777-9145 or by emailinfo@PSNDigitalGamesSettlement.com.

Distribuição is expected to take place after the October hearing. There is still no exact date for Não, but the process follows Califórnia’s judicial calendar.

Impacto for the gaming community

The case attracted attention because it involved popular titles. The Last of Us Remastered remains one of the platform’s best sellers. NBA 2K18 and other sports editions also appear frequently in libraries.

Jogadores who purchased collections or bundles can earn bigger credits. The agreement does not change PS Store’s current pricing or policies. Ele only resolves the dispute over the specific period.

Sony maintains that its practices comply with the law. Payment does not represent an admission of guilt. Mesmo thus, thousands of accounts should receive small amounts that help to purchase new games or DLCs.

Quem has an active PS5 or PS4, it’s worth checking the history now. The official website has all the details without the need for prior registration.