PlayStationis currently in the process of rolling out an ambitious and brand-new loyalty program known as PlayStation Stars. The new service has understandably piqued the interest of many within the PS fan base, offering a slew of interesting and attractive rewards that can be attained through a points system.
With manyPlayStationfans eager to join the Stars loyalty program as it launches in different regions, the service has a wide array of rewards that will be available to unlock from the outset at launch. These rewards are varied and expansive, ranging from virtual collectibles to even unlocking critically-acclaimed titles from the PlayStation catalog, and will be imperative in attracting even more players to the new loyalty system.
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The Basics of PlayStation Stars
As previously mentioned, the new PlayStation Stars service is a loyalty system for PS players to earn rewards via gameplay, with the service being set to make its full global rollout on October 13. The service seems to act similarly to elements ofXbox’s Microsoft Rewards program, in which players can also exchange points for things like gift cards and entries for sweepstakes.
Through PlayStation Stars, players can earn points via the completion of campaigns, which can vary massively in time and difficulty. For example, some campaigns can take the form of monthly check-ins where a player only has to launch a game, and the most difficult campaigns concern things like being the first player within a certain timezone tounlock the platinum trophy for a PlayStation title. The amount of points earned via completing a campaign will scale to each task’s difficulty, with the points system being the lifeblood of the PlayStation Stars service and the only way to unlock rewards within the program.
It appears that therewards offered through the PlayStation Stars systemwill be available on a timed basis, with fresh rewards replacing more outdated ones as the service ages. While it is expected that more types of rewards will come to PlayStation Stars as it develops, a comprehensive set of benefits are already present at launch within the regions that the service is already live in. Considering that PlayStation Stars is free to join for any online PlayStation user, the new loyalty system seems to be a popular move for Sony in increasing community involvement and adding benefits to consistent gameplay.
Digital Collectibles
One of the smaller-scale but interesting rewards offered viaPlayStation Stars is that of digital collectibles. Either being earned as direct rewards for completing campaigns or through the exchanging of points, digital collectibles provide the same addictive ethos as unlocking trophies but with a more unique and showy twist.
Digital collectibles are limitless in their potential designs, either showcasing random art or featuring renditions of characters from specific games and franchises. For example, many of the digital collectibles that will be available at launch concern characters fromtheApe Escapeseries, typifying how Sony can use this type of reward system to showcase its extensive video game catalog.
These digital collectibles are categorized by rarity, and will likely increase in complexity and how visually striking they are as the rarity increases. It is currently unknown how digital collectibles can best be showcased by players, but it can be assumed that Sony will eventually implement customization options for a player profile so that gamers can properly showcase their most treasured collectibles.
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Free PlayStation Games
The main allure of the PlayStation Stars loyalty system is the fact that players can unlock certaintitles from the PS catalogonce they amass enough points. This provides a huge boost to what the service can provide for fans and is one of the main reasons why PlayStation Stars is already receiving so much attention from gamers.
At launch, the titles available to redeem viaPlayStation Stars areCult of the Lamb, Hades, It Takes Two, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice,andThe Quarry.Not only are these games well-regarded and engaging titles that span several genres, but they are also fairly new, which speaks to the attractive selection of titles that the service will likely continue to feature. These titles will be available to redeem until the end of next year, with other titles likely cycling in as others are removed from the service.
It appears that the redeemable games offered via PlayStation Stars vary in the amount of points required based off of the size of a title, as well as how old a title is. For example,Hadesis available to redeemfor 6,250 points, whereasThe Quarrywill set players back 17,500 points.
PlayStation Store Credit
The final major reward that will be available through PlayStation Stars at launch is the ability toredeem points for PlayStation Store credit. Giving players the ability to turn their points into store credit will surely boost the engagement within PlayStation Stars, allowing fans to choose exactly what they want to do with their points and affording them much more freedom in their selection.
As of the service’s launch, players will be able to either redeem $5 in PS Store credit for 1250 points, or $20 for 5000 points. While this may seem rather limited, this will likely be a permanent reward for the service, meaning players will be able to redeem these rewards multiple times as long as they have the required amount of points. While it is more than likely that the amount of rewards withinPlayStation Starswill expand as the service grows in popularity, the rewards offered at launch are still commendable and varied.
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