SONY JUST SOLD PEOPLE A $14 GAME THAT WAS NEVER A GAME
During Marathon's free week, PS5 players on the US store found the Deluxe Edition dropped to $14 after claiming the trial, so they bought it thinking they got the full game.
They didn't. They bought cosmetics with the game's name printed on the box.
- The store listing literally said "Marathon" was included in the Deluxe Edition
- The $14 only covered Runner Shells, a battle pass voucher, and other extras
- The PS Store thought trial players already owned the base game, so it charged them for the "upgrade" only
- When the free week ends June 9, they lose everything unless they buy the base game again
Sony quietly removed the offer and started handing out refunds. Bungie's second unforced error in 48 hours.
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Marathon players thought they bought the full game for $14 but will lose access to the base game after the free week.
During Marathon’s free-play week, some PlayStation players noticed they could purchase the Deluxe Edition for $14 after claiming the free trial, so they bought it thinking it was the full price.
However, the $14 purchase only included the Deluxe Edition extras, such as the Premium Rewards Pass, tokens, cosmetics, and other bonus content.
Because the free trial was active, the PS Store treated those accounts as if they already owned the base game and charged only for the upgrade.
When the free-play week ends on June 9, anyone who only claimed the trial will lose access to Marathon unless they purchase the base game separately.
Sony has since corrected the pricing issue, removed the $14 offer from the PlayStation Store, and some people are getting refunds.
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