EA is turning the price screw. EA Play subscribers will have to dig deeper into their pockets in the future. EA did not give a reason for the price increase.
EA increases gaming subscription prices
Everything is becoming more expensive, including gaming subscriptions. After Microsoft and Sony raised the prices for PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass, EA has now also decided to further increase the price.
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The gaming subscription So EA Play will be more expensive. The basic version costs now 5.99 euros instead of 3.99 euros per month, the price of the annual subscription increases from 24.99 euros to 39.99 euros. A Price increase of 50 to 60 percent so. If you choose EA Play Pro, you will also have to dig deeper into your pockets. From now on, 16.99 euros are due per month, previously it was 14.99 euros. For an annual subscription, 119.99 euros are now charged instead of 99.99 euros (source: EA).
However, there is a small ray of hope for customers of Microsoft's Game Pass Ultimate: the basic EA Play subscription remains included.
Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo – every console manufacturer has its own gaming subscription. But what do you actually get for your money from the providers? We tell you in the video:
EA Play is getting worse
But the price is not the only adjustment screw that EA is adjusting. EA Play customers have previously been able to play new releases for ten hours before the official release. This playing time will now be halved. From now on, early access is only available for five hours.
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Why EA decided to increase prices is unknown. However, we assume that the number of subscription users is now stagnating. The growth phase is over. With the price increase, EA now wants to ensure that you too really profits from the subscription service. However, it remains to be seen whether subscribers will understand this price change.
After the last PS Plus price increase, Sony at least explained why it decided to take this step: