PlayStation gamers warned they've last chance for free store credit

After three years, PlayStation Stars will soon draw to a close, ending opportunities for users to earn and redeem free store credit.

PlayStation Stars, as I’m sure you’re aware, allows users to partake in simple campaigns, rewarding them with both points and digital collectibles for doing so.

The service also provided the chance for users to earn additional points when making purchases via the PlayStation Store.

Gather enough points and you could redeem those for free store credit vouchers, DLC, in-game currencies, or even full-length games.

For example, you’d need to save up 1,250 points in order to get £5 worth of free store credit.

Admittedly, most of us weren’t all that interested in the digital collectibles but fair to say, the free store credit was most definitely welcomed.

Well, it’ll soon become a thing of the past as after “evaluating the types of activities our players respond best to”, Sony has strangely come to the conclusion that PlayStation Stars is no longer something it should keep in service.

Sony revealed via the PlayStation Blog that it will be refocusing its efforts, although on what we do not know.

From yesterday, 21 May, no new members are being accepted via PlayStation Stars so it’s too late to get involved.

If you cancel or close your PlayStation Stars account, it will not be possible to rejoin the programme and you will lose all of your points.

Current PlayStation Stars members will still be able to earn both points and digital collectibles until 23 July at 3.59pm BST.

After that, all campaigns and points-earning schemes will cease.

The only good news here really is that you do have quite a while to redeem your pre-existing points.

PlayStation Stars will shut down and disappear for good on 2 November 2026, so you have practically 18 months to spend whatever you have saved up.

Oh, and digital collectibles will still remain accessible after the service’s closure, if you care about that type of thing.

“We want to thank all of our players for supporting PlayStation Stars since the launch in 2022. As we explore new ways to evolve our loyalty program efforts for the future, we’ll continue to celebrate all of our players through the various community activities we have planned,” Sony wrote.

“The programs we create are all inspired by you, and we look forward to bringing you compelling new experiences for many generations to come.”

Let’s hope something new surfaces soon as this is definitely a big loss to many.