EA Play subscription becomes costlier, check the new prices

Updated prices to come into effect right away for new subscribers

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Published onApril 12, 2024

published onApril 12, 2024

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Subscription costs across the entertainment industry are rising, and EA(Electronic Arts)is the latest to hike prices for its subscription-based gaming service,EA Play.

As per a report fromGamesIndustry.biz, EA is expected to increase subscription prices by up to80%. This affects both theStandardand theProsubscriptions. The latter is a premium service, offering more in-game rewards and early access to games!

The report suggests that the increased prices will come into effect for existing subscribers fromMay 10, 2024. As for the new users,EA Playis already displaying the updated prices.

The price hike is aimed at accommodating the change in the value of the currency and aligning with the market value. EA has also sent out emails to existing customers, apprising them about the price hike forEA Play.

Ever since the news broke, many EA Play subscribers have expressed concerns. They believe that a price hike should be accompanied by new features or added value.

Last year, bothMicrosoftandSonyincreased the subscription prices forXbox Game PassandPlayStation Plus,respectively. For the former, you can alwaysearn 275 reward points with the XboxWeekly Console Bonus!

What do you think of the price hike forEA Play? Share with our readers in the comments section.

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