According to Sony’s official statement, this decision reflects ongoing changes in global market conditions, which bring economic challenges and rising operational costs. The price increase is part of Sony’s effort to maintain high-quality services and continuously update the platform’s content to meet the growing expectations and needs of gamers.

The rate of increase is expected to vary from country to country, depending on local economic factors such as currency exchange rates and inflation. While Sony has not disclosed specific new prices for each country, the announcement has sparked significant reactions among users in the region. Many users feel recent service changes have not justified the price hikes.