A new feature has been discovered on the PlayStation Store that could help ease concerns about Sony's plan to shift to a digital-only model after 2027. The feature, referred to as a "wallet credit" system, allows users to receive a form of digital cashback that can be used for future purchases on the PlayStation Store. According to a Reddit user named JannJans, they received $10 (£7.50) in wallet credit after purchasing the game The Blood Of Dawnwalker for $69.99 (£52). This suggests that the system may be designed to reward users for buying games, potentially encouraging more digital purchases.
The wallet credit system seems to be in a limited trial phase, with eligibility restricted to certain users in the United States. At the time of reporting, the feature was not available in the UK. Some of the games currently eligible for the scheme include The Blood Of Dawnwalker, Halloween, Star Wars: Zero Company, and Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2. This trial phase indicates that Sony may be testing how the system works before making it more widely available.
This is not the first time a wallet credit system has been mentioned. In February of this year, a mysterious listing for a "wallet credits" app appeared on the PlayStation Store, allowing users to add it to their wishlist. However, the release date for the app remains "to be determined." Sony has not officially announced the wallet credit system, and it is unclear whether or when it will be rolled out globally.
The move comes amid some criticism of Sony's recent decisions, including its plan to stop selling physical PlayStation discs and the shutdown of a fan-made multiplayer mod for The Last Of Us Part 2 on PC, as well as the discontinuation of Hideo Kojima's Physint. These actions have raised concerns among fans about the direction of the PlayStation brand. If the wallet credit system is formally introduced, it could help improve consumer sentiment around the transition to a digital-only future for the PlayStation 6.
Sony Tests New PlayStation Store Rewards Scheme Amid Digital-Only Shift
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- 🇬🇧Metro UK



