Sony is shutting down its PlayStation Stars loyalty program. This program lets PlayStation fans earn points by playing games and buying things on the PlayStation Store. Those points could be turned into gift cards or cool digital items. Sony started PlayStation Stars in July 2022, but now says it will end the program in November 2026. Current members can keep earning points until July 2025, but no new players can join. Sony says it wants to learn from this program to make better rewards in the future.
Important Dates for PlayStation Stars Members
If you are already part of PlayStation Stars, here is what you need to know. Starting May 21, 2025, Sony stopped letting new people join. If you leave the program now, you lose all your points. If you stay, you can keep earning points and digital collectibles until July 23, 2025. After that date, no new challenges or rewards will be added. The program will fully end on November 2, 2026. You have until then to use your points. Sony says your digital collectibles, like 3D characters or special items, will still work after the program ends.
Why Sony Decided to End the Program
Sony said it learned a lot from PlayStation Stars. The company wanted to reward players for doing fun things like finishing games or buying new ones. But players did not use the program as much as Sony hoped. Some people did not like that the rewards app was separate from the PlayStation console. Others were upset that old purchases did not count toward points.
Players Wanted Better Rewards
Many gamers shared their thoughts online. Some said they liked getting free money for the PlayStation Store. One user said they were close to earning $5. Others said the program felt confusing. A Kotaku article called PlayStation Stars “a good idea done badly” because the app was hard to use. Unlike Xbox or Nintendo rewards, PlayStation Stars did not feel like part of the gaming experience.
What Sony Might Do Next
Sony says this is not the end of rewards for PlayStation fans. The company called this the “current version” of PlayStation Stars, which means a new program could come later. Sony’s loyalty team said they will use what they learned to make something better. Experts think the next program might connect to PlayStation Plus or give rewards faster.
A Hard Year for PlayStation Fans
This news adds to a tough year for Sony. Earlier in 2025, Sony canceled two games delayed Grand Theft Auto 6, and raised PlayStation 5 prices. A big PlayStation Network outage also made players angry. Fans hope Sony’s next rewards program will be worth the wait. Sony thanked players for supporting PlayStation Stars and promised new ideas. For now, gamers will have to wait and see what comes next.
