On the eve of the traditional Black Friday discounts, a sharp rise in prices affected roughly two thousand games in the Turkish PlayStation Store. The community noticed the change on VK, a popular social network, where price updates circulated quickly among gamers.
Games that saw price increases included major titles like Elden Ring, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Demon’s Souls, Dead Island 2, God Of War III Remastered, God Of War (PS4), and other well-loved releases priced in Turkish currency. In many cases, the Turkish regional price remained considerably higher than prices in other regions, creating noticeable disparities for shoppers.
The exact reasons behind this sudden price shift are not publicly confirmed. Industry observers have pointed to the impact of fluctuations in the Turkish lira exchange rate as a plausible factor influencing regional pricing decisions.
The Black Friday sale is scheduled to run from November 17 through November 27, with promotional promises of discounts up to 80 percent on a wide range of gaming products. Given the observed price movements, some discounts may align with or even exceed prior promo pricing, while others might not deliver the expected savings for local buyers.
In March 2022, Sony paused PlayStation Store operations in Russia, which restricted access to new game launches and PS Plus subscriptions for online features. In light of sanctions, many players in Russia and the broader CIS region shifted to Turkish PlayStation accounts to access titles at comparatively lower prices, a trend that has influenced regional purchasing patterns.
There has also been mention that Sony does not intend to reopen PS Store access in Kazakhstan, a development that continues to shape how gamers in neighboring regions source their games and subscriptions. These adjustments collectively affect how players in the United States and Canada navigate regional pricing, discounts, and availability when planning digital purchases during Black Friday.
Citations: industry analysis and regional pricing observations are provided for context by market observers and company communications as of the current year, reflecting ongoing discussions around digital storefronts, currency dynamics, and regional strategies for major console platforms.