Published
February 13, 2026
Updated
August 4, 2026
After rejecting two earlier proposals, the court preliminarily approved a revised $7.85 million PlayStation digital-games settlement in April 2026.
What Is the Current PlayStation Settlement Status?
The headline event described by the original version of this article is no longer current. After rejecting two earlier proposals, the court preliminarily approved a revised $7.85 million agreement on April 8, 2026. The settlement is not yet final.The July 2 objection and exclusion deadline has passed. The official notice sets an August 27, 2026 check-request deadline for eligible members whose PlayStation Network accounts are closed or cannot receive a wallet credit. A final approval hearing is scheduled for October 15, 2026.
Status
Preliminarily approved
Third proposal approved April 8, 2026
Check-Request Deadline
August 27, 2026
For eligible accounts unable to receive wallet credit
Final Hearing
October 15, 2026
Final approval still required
Why Were the Earlier Proposals Rejected?
The court questioned the value and treatment of PlayStation Network wallet credits, the expected distribution, requested awards, and whether the proposed relief adequately served the class. The parties revised the agreement and notice process before obtaining preliminary approval on their third attempt.Who Is Covered?
The notice generally covers people who, from April 1, 2019 through December 31, 2023, purchased through the PlayStation Store a digital game that had previously been available through a game-specific voucher. The official notice controls eligibility.How Would Benefits Be Delivered?
If the settlement receives final approval and becomes effective, eligible class members with active PlayStation Network accounts generally receive an automatic wallet credit under the allocation plan. Certain eligible members with deactivated accounts or accounts that cannot accept a credit may request a check by the stated deadline.What Happens Next?
The court will consider final approval, fees, costs, and the allocation plan at the October hearing. Benefits cannot be treated as final until the court grants final approval and any required effective-date conditions are satisfied.Sources
• Official PSN Digital Games Settlement website• Official court documents
• Full PlayStation settlement details
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Status
Preliminarily approved; not final
Case
Caccuri et al. v. Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC
Case Number
3:21-cv-03361-AMO
Final Approval Hearing
October 15, 2026
Official Website
PSN Digital Games Settlement
