PlayStation Store Korea Raises Game Prices Without Publisher Notice
Elden Ring rose from 64,800 won to 79,800 won, part of increases ranging from 2,000 won to 15,000 won, according to gamemeca.com.
Prices for several games and in-game currency bundles on the Korean PlayStation Store have been raised without prior notice to publishers, according to gamemeca.com.
Elden Ring's price rose from 64,800 won to 79,800 won. A 5,750 Caliber currency bundle for The First Descendant increased from 109,800 won to 129,800 won.
Across the affected items, increases ranged from 2,000 won to 15,000 won.
SIEK said it requested confirmation from its headquarters several days ago but has not yet received a reply. A publisher representative said they were not given advance notice of the price changes.
Other titles affected included Absolum, which rose from 29,800 won to 31,800 won, Nine Sols, up from 34,800 won to 39,800 won, and the Nioh Remastered Complete Edition and Nioh 2 Remastered Complete Edition, each up from 54,800 won to 64,800 won. Disco Elysium: The Final Cut went from 44,800 won to 49,800 won, Remnant 2 from 54,800 won to 64,800 won, Control: Resonant from 64,800 won to 79,800 won, Mortal Shell 2 from 54,800 won to 64,800 won, and Dynasty Warriors 2 Remaster from 49,800 won to 59,800 won.
Quick answers
How much did Elden Ring's price increase on the Korean PlayStation Store?
Elden Ring rose from 64,800 won to 79,800 won.
Did publishers receive advance notice of the PlayStation Store price changes?
A publisher representative said they were not given advance notice of the price changes.
What did SIEK say about the price increases?
SIEK said it requested confirmation from its headquarters several days ago but has not yet received a reply.