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PlayStation players urged to claim their free credit before it’s too late



Launched in 2022 as a digital loyalty program, PlayStation Stars was to allow users to accumulate points and collectibles by playing or making purchases on the PlayStation Store. These points were then exchangeable for games, credit or virtual goodies. But the initiative did not meet with the expected success. Sony announced the definitive closure of the program on November 2, 2026marking the end of a short four-year adventure.

No new registrations have been possible since May 2025. Only already registered members can continue to access and redeem their points until the service is completely stopped.

Check your points, claim your credits: the express guide

If you have accumulated PlayStation Stars points over time, know that it is still possible to use them to get free credit on the PlayStation Store. Here’s how to do it:

  • Open the PlayStation mobile app (iOS or Android).
  • Access your profilethen to the section PlayStation Stars.
  • Click on Awards catalog.
  • Select the PSN credits or other items still available.
  • Validate the exchange before November 2, 2026.

Trick : Take advantage of PlayStation sales to optimize the value of your points during current promotions.

Why PlayStation Stars didn’t work

The program seemed promising on paper, but his real interest in the players was quickly called into question. The rewards were considered too limited, the accumulation system too slow, and the visibility of the program almost non-existent.

In a press release, Sony indicates that it wants β€œexplore new forms of loyalty”, but without providing a timetable. We can therefore think that PlayStation Stars could be reborn in another form…or be purely abandoned.

What you will keep after closing

Good news all the same: your digital collectibles (avatars, special trophies, rare visuals) will remain accessible on your account, even after the end of the program.

Here is a summary of things to remember:

  • ⏳ End date : November 2, 2026
  • πŸ’³ Last chance to use your points for PS Store credit
  • 🚫 No more registration possible since May 2025
  • 🧱 Your collectibles will be preserved
  • ❓ The future of the program remains uncertain

In short, if you still have points to use, it’s now or never.