Over the past few hours, PS5 and PS4 players based in the United States have received an email from Sony Interactive Entertainment. The object? A $5 credit, offered directly to their PS Store wallet.
“Sony surprises some PS5 and PS4 players by offering them free credit on the PS Store. » This gesture, which we had not seen for several years, was immediately shared on social networks by the players concerned, with supporting emails. The sending seems to be done randomly, without public criteria, and is currently only reported by American accounts.
A discreet selection without official explanation
Sony has not published any official press release or mention of this operation on its networks. The offer therefore seems targeted and limited, which reinforces its surprise effect. Several users have confirmed having activated it directly via their mailbox associated with the PSN account.
“All users who shared these screenshots appear to have US accounts; it is therefore possible that this offer is limited to certain regions. »
If you have a US PlayStation account, it’s worth checking your inbox, including your spam.
An unexpected return to an old Sony practice
Back in the days of PS3 and PS4, Sony used to send out free vouchers to some users from time to time. This habit had disappeared since the arrival of the PS5. “Sony was generous enough to send out free vouchers to random players from time to time. Unfortunately, this practice stopped with the PS5. » The return of this type of gesture, even modest, recalls the first years of the PSN, where surprises of this type were more frequent.
How to use this credit if you are selected
If you received the famous email, simply click on the link provided to activate the $5 credit. Once validated, the amount is automatically credited to your PSN wallet, usable for any purchase: game, DLC, theme, extension or subscription. The activation deadline is not specified, but as always with this type of offer, it is better to act quickly to avoid any silent expiration.