playstation Users looking to purchase select PS4 or PS5 games at a discount will soon be in luck. That's because Sony has announced a Next Level Savings event for the PlayStation Store. However, the upcoming PlayStation game sale event doesn't start until mid-May, so fans will have to wait a little longer to find out which titles will be on sale.
PlayStation Store, the central digital store for Sony's consoles, first appeared during the PlayStation 3 and PSP console era. Since the launch of PS4 and PS5, PlayStation Store has been integrated into the PlayStation operating system as a native feature rather than a separate app. The PlayStation Store may be making more changes to the user interface, as it is rumored that horizontal game cards with short descriptions and tags may be added to the experience.
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Sony's next-generation savings campaign starts on May 13
PlayStation fans will soon have the opportunity to add select games to their digital collections at a discounted price. According to a banner posted on the PlayStation Store's deals page, the Next Level Savings event begins on Wednesday, May 13. The event banner first appeared after the deals tab had been taken down for 12 hours, then suddenly reappeared. In the past, PlayStation sales typically took place during major holidays or seasons, but discounted games and prices typically varied for each event. However, it's unclear which games will be discounted during the Next Level Savings event or how long the sale will last. In the meantime, potential shoppers can bookmark the PlayStation Store's deals page ahead of the sale.
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However, not everyone will see the same deals during PlayStation's Next Level Savings event. PlayStation has been testing dynamic pricing for AAA games on the PlayStation Store starting in late 2025, including the following titles: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Astrobotand God of War: Ragnarok Discount applies to specific users. However, the random nature of dynamic pricing has drawn criticism from PlayStation fans, with some calling it a predatory practice in design. However, it's not yet clear whether dynamic pricing will be used for the Next Level Savings event or if Sony will use traditional discounts.
Next Level Savings Event Arrives At Strange Times
The Next Level Savings store event is coming at a challenging time for PlayStation and its fans. Throughout April, Sony has been increasing the prices of its PS5 console lineup in several regions. The US, UK, Europe, and Japan each saw PS5 prices soar in early April, followed by South Korea and parts of Southeast Asia a few weeks later. As of this writing, the PS5 Digital Edition starts at $599.99, the Disk Drive Edition starts at $649.99, and the PS5 Pro starts at a whopping $899.99.
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The recent PS5 price increase is in response to global market conditions due to the ongoing DRAM shortage crisis. The crisis appears to have affected the development of the PlayStation 6 console. Sony President and CEO Hiroko Totoki said in a statement during the earnings call that the price and launch window for the PS6 have not yet been determined, but the company is looking at potential ways to sell the PS6.
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