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Judge Gives Preliminary OK to $7.85 Million PlayStation Store Settlement

Most players should expect only small credits if the deal wins final approval.

Overview

  • The federal court granted preliminary approval in April, and a final Fairness Hearing is set for October 15, 2026.
  • The suit says Sony ended game‑specific vouchers at retailers starting April 1, 2019, forcing purchases through the PlayStation Store and raising prices, and Sony denies any wrongdoing.
  • Eligibility covers U.S. buyers of listed digital titles between April 1, 2019 and December 31, 2023, with more than 4.4 million people in the class.
  • Most payments will post automatically as PlayStation Network credits, and users with deactivated accounts must request a paper check by August 27, 2026.
  • Class members who want to opt out or object must do so by July 2, 2026, and no money will be distributed until after final approval and any appeals.