A $7.85 million class action lawsuit against Sony Interactive Entertainment alleges that Sony and PlayStation engaged in anticompetitive practices by restricting the sale of digital PlayStation games to only the PlayStation Store, eliminating competition and causing customers to overpay for games.
Read more about the Sony PlayStation class action settlement and its court history.
Status: Pending | No Claim Form Available Yet
What is the $7.85M Sony PlayStation Class Action About?
The original class action lawsuit claimed that Sony’s policy, implemented in April 2019, foreclosed price competition in the retail market for digital PlayStation games, leading to higher prices compared to physical copies. The lawsuit alleges Sony overcharged customers by limiting digital game sales exclusively to the PlayStation Store.
Update February 2026: Renewed Proposal for $7.85M PlayStation Settlement
A federal judge rejected the original $7.85 million PlayStation settlement after finding major deficiencies. The Court said the proposal relied on PlayStation Network credits instead of cash and failed to show how much value class members would realistically receive. The filing also lacked required details about the size of the class, the structure of the distribution, and a clear justification for using credits.
After the rejection, Sony and the plaintiffs submitted a renewed proposal that they say corrects these issues. As of December 2025, the revised settlement remains pending while the Court reviews it, and there is still no approved claim form or payout plan.
Why Was the Sony Settlement Rejected?
The Court criticized the use of store credits and said the filing lacked necessary information. The judge denied preliminary approval, citing insufficient details about the class size, distribution structure, and justification for offering credits rather than cash payments.
What is the Total Settlement Amount?
The total settlement amount is $7.85 million, which is expected to be distributed in electronic credits to eligible PlayStation customers.
Who Qualifies for a Payout?
To potentially qualify, you must be a U.S. resident who purchased one or more digital PlayStation games through the PlayStation Store between April 2019 and December 2023, for which a game-specific voucher (GSV) was available at retail prior to April 1, 2019, and for which at least 200 GSV redemptions were made prior to April 1, 2019.
How Much Can I Get Paid?
The settlement amount will be distributed among eligible class members, but the exact amount each individual will receive is not yet known. The distribution plan is still being reviewed by the Court.
How Do I File a Claim?
There is no claim form yet. The settlement requires approval from the judge, and the renewed proposal is still pending review. Class members with deactivated PlayStation accounts who cannot receive credits will be compensated by an alternative method.
Will I Need Proof to File a Claim?
It is unclear as there is no claim form available at this time. However, it is likely that claimants will need to provide some form of documentation or verification of their eligible purchases, or at least a sworn attestation that they qualify.
Current Status
Sony and the plaintiffs have filed a renewed request that they say addresses the Court’s concerns. The revised settlement remains pending. We will update this page when there are new developments, a claim form, or a final ruling.
By Steve Levine | Published: November 30, 2025 | Updated: February 16, 2026
Filing Class Action Settlement Claims
Please submit only truthful information. False claims can be rejected and may carry penalties. If you are unsure whether you qualify, review the official notice or contact the settlement administrator. OpenClassActions.org is a consumer news site and is not a settlement administrator or a law firm.