Starting May 20, PlayStation Plus subscribers in select regions will face increased subscription costs, with monthly fees rising by £1, $1, and €1, bringing the new prices to £7.99, $10.99, and €9.99. Additionally, three-month subscriptions will see a hike of £3, $3, and €3, resulting in new prices of £21.99, $27.99, and €27.99. While PlayStation has not disclosed the specific regions affected, it confirmed that current subscribers will not see price changes unless they modify or lapse their subscriptions, with exceptions for Turkey and India. This price adjustment follows a previous increase in the cost of the PlayStation 5, attributed to supply chain disruptions and rising memory chip prices due to the artificial intelligence boom. The announcement has sparked frustration among gamers, with many questioning the justification for the increase amid ongoing economic challenges. Competing gaming companies, such as Nintendo, are also raising prices, reflecting broader trends in the industry. Despite declining PlayStation 5 sales, Sony anticipates higher profits from its gaming division, largely driven by the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6, expected to be a record-breaking title.