Millions of PlayStation gamers in the United States could soon see a little extra store credit heading their way. Sony Interactive Entertainment has reportedly agreed to a $7.85 million class-action settlement after getting called out for how it handles digital game sales. The legal battle centers around allegations that Sony violated antitrust laws by cutting off third-party retailers like Amazon from selling digital game codes, essentially forcing everyone to buy straight from the PlayStation Store at non-competitive prices.

The lawsuit specifically targets purchases made between April 1, 2019, and December 31, 2023. Gamers claimed that Sony’s decision to ban external vouchers completely wiped out normal digital discounts, leaving players with no other option than to pay full price on the console's internal storefront. Sony has denied any wrongdoing or illegal activity, but the company has chosen to settle to put the long-running lawsuit behind it.

If you fit the criteria, you likely do not even need to file a complicated claim. Active PlayStation Network account holders who bought eligible games during that four-year window will automatically receive their cut as PlayStation Store credit once the court grants final approval. Players with deactivated accounts can request a physical check instead. While the individual payouts are expected to be on the smaller side after legal fees, it is still a nice win for anyone who spent years overpaying for digital downloads.