PLAYSTATION users have just hours left to earn free credit, as a major service is closing down.
Earlier this year, Sony announced plans to axe its loyalty scheme, PlayStation Stars, which gives users free store credit for making purchases and completing campaigns and activities.
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The scheme only launched back in 2022, but it will be shut down on Wednesday, July 23, after which point, gamers will no longer be able to earn points or join campaigns.
Thankfully, the points don’t expire yet, and PlayStation users have until November 2nd 2026, to redeem them, and use them on new purchases.
However, PlayStation Stars is no longer accepting new memberships, so only those who are already signed up will be able to take advantage of the final days of earning points.
Announcing the closure back in May, Sony said: “At Sony Interactive, we’re always experimenting with new and exciting ways to bring our community of players together to share the joys of gaming and create lasting memories.
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“That’s why three years ago, we created PlayStation Stars, a loyalty program to celebrate our players. The unique program includes playing games to earn rewards – including our unique Digital Collectibles that pay homage to incredible games and our PlayStation legacy.
“The program has helped foster a deeper connection with fans around the world.
“Since launching the program, we’ve learned a lot from evaluating the types of activities our players respond best to, and as a company, we are always evolving with player and industry trends.
“Through this evaluation, we have decided to refocus our efforts and will be winding down the current version of PlayStation Stars.
“We will continue to evaluate our key findings from this program, and are looking into ways to build upon these learnings.”
This comes as PlayStation fans are set to receive eight games worth £300 free of charge.
PlayStation Plus allows subscribers to its service the opportunity to try out exciting new games every month.
And throughout July, players have sweeping access to eight fresh releases.
These include Cyberpunk 2077 – an open-world, action-adventure role-playing game set in the dark future of Night City.
Abiotic Factor is also on the shortlist, where up to six players must join forces to survive the depths of an underground research facility.
PlayStation releases – what’s the history?
Here’s what you need to know…
- The original PlayStation launched in Europe in 1995
- This was followed by the PlayStation 2 in the year 2000
- The PlayStation 3 arrived over half a decade later, in 2006
- Then gamers had to wait a further seven years for 2013’s PS4 launch
- Sony released the PS5 in November 2020
For kids, Bluey: The Videogame is a welcome addition to the line up and is based on the popular children’s television series of the same name.
Other games on the July roster include management simulation game Planet Zoo, Risk of Rain 2, Tropico 6 and New World: Aeternum.
