Play Trend Explodes: 2025’s Hottest Buzz Driving Gaming, Learning & Work

Sony’s annual Days of Play event kicks off today, 28 May, ushering in two weeks of deep discounts on PS5 consoles, blockbuster games, DualSense accessories and an expanded PlayStation Plus lineup that features NBA 2K25, Alone in the Dark and Destiny 2: The Final Shape. Running through 11 June, the 2025 celebration is already dominating gamer search traffic—here’s everything players need to know to score the biggest savings and bonus content. What’s new for Days of Play 2025? • Price-cut PS5 bundles: U.S. and Canadian shoppers can grab the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 PS5 bundle for $399.99 (digital) or $509.99 CAD—up to $120 off standalone pricing. • Hardware markdowns worldwide: Standard or Digital PS5 consoles start at €399.99 / £339.99 in Europe and Asia, while the PS5 Pro is $50 off. • Accessory steals: $20 off DualSense controllers, $30 off the pro-level DualSense Edge, plus $50 off PS VR2 and its Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle. • Game deals: Expect rotating price drops on Astro Bot, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, LEGO Horizon Adventures and dozens more via PlayStation Store flash sales. • PlayStation Plus perks: Four Monthly Games arrive 3 June, and Extra/Premium members get bonus catalog titles like Skull and Bones and Another Crab’s Treasure, plus new Game Trials for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II and Sid Meier’s Civilization VII. Limited-time membership discounts First-time subscribers can save up to 33 percent on 12-month PlayStation Plus plans, while existing Essential and Extra users receive the same 33 percent break when upgrading to Premium. With Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition and Myst joining the Classics Catalog, locking in a full year now maximizes value. How to maximize your Days of Play savings 1. Shop early: Popular console bundles and limited-edition colors historically sell out in the first 48 hours. 2. Stack loyalty rewards: Use PlayStation Stars points or retailer coupons on top of Sony’s official markdowns. 3. Watch flash sales: Digital game discounts refresh every few days; enabling PS Store notifications prevents missing a price drop. 4. Enter NBA 2K25 tournaments: Daily events between 3–11 June award VC and exclusive PS Network avatars. Key takeaway Whether you’re upgrading to the PS5 Pro, restocking your backlog, or jumping into PlayStation Plus for the first time, Days of Play 2025 delivers the platform’s best prices of the year. The clock stops at 11:59 p.m. local time on 11 June—so play smart and check out before the savings game is over.