So, Sony is increasing the price of PlayStation Plus once again, and this time the increase is hitting harder and wider. Starting April 16, PS Plus subscribers across 16 Latin American countries and now many Asia-Pacific regions will see prices rise across all tiers: Essential, Extra, and Premium or Deluxe, depending on region. These updates always sting a little, not just because of the higher cost, but because the value proposition feels shakier in certain regions.
Sony’s reasoning is the usual corporate playbook: “global market conditions.” They say the price hike is required to maintain the quality of service and the content lineup. And to be fair, PS Plus has had some bangers lately, with AAA titles dropping into the catalog more frequently. But still, no one is ever thrilled to pay more.
After the increase in cost, here’s what the new pricing will be for PS Plus subscriptions in a few key regions:
Brazil (converted to USD for reference)
- Essential (12 months): $55.78 → $71.98 (+29%)
- Extra (12 months): $95.18 → $118.58 (+24.6%)
- Premium (12 months): $107.78 → $138.38 (+28.4%)
Australia
- Essential (12 months): $102.95 AUD
- Extra (12 months): $187.95 AUD
- Deluxe (12 months): $214.95 AUD
South Korea
- Premium/Deluxe (12 months): ₩171,000
Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia)
- Premium/Deluxe 12-month pricing ranges from:
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SGD 169.90
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RM 575
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THB 4,350
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Rp 1,990,000
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Affected regions include Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and others in Latin America, along with Australia, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia in the latest wave.
Should You Renew Now?
Yes, if you’re in one of the affected countries. If your subscription is ending and needs a renewal soon, doing it at the current price before April 16 could save you a decent chunk of change, especially on annual plans. The 12-month tier still offers the best value overall, even with the price increase, but why pay more if you don’t have to?
For now, the rest of the world is safe, but don’t count on it staying that way. Currently, players in North America, Europe, and Japan don’t have to worry. But Sony hasn’t ruled out more global changes, and with the last major price increase hitting U.S. subscribers only months ago, this could be the start of a broader shift.
And don’t ignore the frustration from fans in regions getting the Deluxe tier instead of full Premium, especially since Deluxe lacks cloud streaming and PS3 classics. Paying more for less? I’d be upset too.
I get that things cost more these days, and Sony has been stepping it up with game offerings such as Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Resident Evil, and Horizon Forbidden West — they’ve delivered some value. But I wish price hikes came with more transparency or added features, especially in regions where the service already is a watered-down version of what others get.
