Sony is testing an unannounced cashback scheme on PS5 digital game purchases, with reports confirming it is now being offered to select users in multiple countries including the UK, US and Germany. The initiative appears designed to soften criticism surrounding Sony's decision to eliminate physical media from the PS5, by offering players wallet credit on qualifying purchases that can be reinvested in the PlayStation Store.

The scheme offers £10 or $10 cashback on eligible titles, with confirmed games including The Blood of Dawnwalker, Halloween: The Game, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 and Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush. Currently, the feature is only available to a select number of users and appears to be in testing phase, with a "Wallet Credit" app visible but unavailable for download on the PS Store. The cashback must be spent within the PlayStation Store rather than withdrawn as real currency, and the strategy is likely intended to encourage repeat purchases and increase customer lifetime value.