Sony has suddenly raised the prices of some PS4 and PS5 games in Brazil and Turkey. Back in April, the company increased PlayStation Plus subscription costs in Brazil and several other Latin American countries, which sparked major backlash. Despite that, Sony appears to have ignored the criticism, hitting some of its customers with yet another price hike in a separate category.
Video game pricing has become a hot topic in recent months, with growing concern that gaming is becoming increasingly expensive. There are now several games that are expected to launch at $80, and some speculate that next-gen consoles could push prices even higher. For now, most AAA games in major markets are priced around $70, with premium editions typically costing about $80 to $90. Still, Sony appears to be pressuring players in certain regions to pay more.
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According to several Brazilian outlets, some third-party and exclusive AAA games on PS5 and PS4 now cost around 400 Brazilian real (BRL), roughly $73 USD. Similar complaints have surfaced from Turkish players, who say PlayStation game prices have become “ridiculously” expensive. In Turkey, first-party AAA titles are now selling for about 3,500 Turkish liras, or $88 USD, which amounts to roughly 14% of the country’s minimum wage. For Brazilian gamers, the new prices represent about 26% of Brazil’s minimum wage.
Sony Breaks a Promise by Increasing Game Prices in Brazil
In May 2025, Sony’s Brazilian press team stated there would be no price hikes in the Summer of 2025. It also clarified that only first-party titles would see adjustments, starting with the expected launch of Ghost of Yotei in October. However, the price increase arrived nearly three months early and extended to third-party, non-exclusive games as well.
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Games |
New Price (BRL) |
Previous Price (BRL) |
|---|---|---|
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Astro Bot |
339.90 (~ $62 USD) |
299.90 (~ $55 USD) |
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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach |
399.90 (~ $73) |
349.90 (~$64) |
|
Demon’s Souls |
399.90 (~ $73) |
349.90 (~$64) |
|
Hell is Us |
339.90 (~ $62) |
299.90 (~ $55) |
|
Lost Soul Aside |
339.90 (~ $62) |
299.90 (~ $55) |
|
Ninja Gaiden 4 |
399.90 (~ $73) |
349.90 (~$64) |
|
Silent Hill f |
399.90 (~ $73) |
349.90 (~$64) |
|
The Last of Us Part 1 |
399.90 (~ $73) |
349.90 (~$64) |
|
The Outer Worlds 2 |
399.90 (~ $73) |
349.90 (~$64) |
|
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers |
339.90 (~ $62) |
249.50 (~ $45) |
Brazilian and Turkish fans are voicing frustration over Sony’s recent pricing decisions. In Brazil, many are especially upset about unexpected price tags they see as unjustified. One fan noted that older PlayStation hits like Demon’s Souls (2020) and Infamous Second Son (2014) have become more expensive, which they argue is unfair. One of the games hit the hardest by the price hike in Brazil is The Outer Worlds 2, which now has a pre-order price of 456 BRL or approximately $83. And this makes it one of the most expensive standard-edition titles in the region.
Sony has released an official statement explaining the recent changes. According to the company’s press team, Sony Interactive Entertainment updated PlayStation Store pricing due to challenging market conditions, including fluctuating currency exchange rates. As a result, prices for games and add-on content have increased in Brazil. Pricing decisions differ by region and reflect the current economic environment.
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