What is the PlayStation Stars loyalty program? How to join, monthly challenges, digital collectibles, and more

PlayStation Stars is a loyalty program that Sony is pushing for PlayStation gamers. It is like a program that incentivizes players to play or buy select games to complete campaigns.

The campaigns revolve around getting trophies, buying games from the PlayStation Store, and seeing new features that the PlayStation offers. The PlayStation Stars program will enhance what you can do but won’t interfere with events like State of Play or community challenges.

Despite its similarity to Microsoft Rewards, PlayStation Stars only applies to PlayStation products and does not apply to other Sony products.

How do I join PlayStation Stars?

Just because you have a PSN account does not mean you can automatically join. Instead, you may have to join a waitlist that can last up to two months after you opt-in to join. To join:

1. Go to the PlayStation Stars webpage.
2. Scroll down and click Join PlayStation Stars under Sign up.
3. Click the checkmark to agree to the terms and conditions.
4. Press Continue.
5. Decide if you want anyone to see your PlayStation Stars level or if you want it private.
6. Press Agree and Continue.

If you don’t need to wait, you’ll start at Level 1; otherwise, you’ll be informed that you joined a waitlist.

What are the monthly challenges in PlayStation Stars?

After becoming a member of PlayStation Stars, you’ll receive challenges each month involving various campaigns and activities. Check the PlayStation App to see your challenges. Challenges can be as simple as monthly check-ins that will reward you for playing any game within that particular month. Most challenges are getting a certain trophy in a game, or buying a select game on the PlayStation Store. Some campaigns task players with winning tournaments, earning regular trophies, or even being the first player to platinum a game in your time zone.

What are Loyalty Points in PlayStation Stars?

You will be able to earn Loyalty Points as a PlayStation Stars member. These points are given to you as you complete the monthly challenges. You can redeem points for PSN wallet funds, PlayStation Store products, and digital collectibles. PlayStation Plus members enrolled in PlayStation Stars also earn points for PlayStation Store purchases automatically. 

What are the digital collectibles in PlayStation Stars?

Members of PlayStation Stars will be able to get digital collectibles. In essence, digital collectibles are just collectibles you can see in your PlayStation Stars account. Collectibles cover Sony’s catalog of products and franchises. They include digital representations of gaming and entertainment characters that PlayStation fans love, as well as devices that tap into Sony’s history. There are some collectibles that are rarer than others, but players will have many chances to earn them.

Is PlayStation Stars be free?

Yes, PlayStation Stars is completely free to join. Most of the tasks ask you to play games to earn trophies or try out things Sony wants to show fans. You don’t have to do the bigger rewarded items because they cost money.