PlayStation 5 Users Can Grab Exclusive Avatar in Limited-Time PS Plus Anniversary Event
2025-06-30 09:25:18PlayStation 5 owners have a special opportunity to claim a unique commemorative avatar through Sony's ongoing PlayStation Plus anniversary celebrations. This limited-time offer will remain available until the end of July 2025, marking 15 years since the launch of Sony's premium subscription service.
The celebration coincides with impressive growth for PS Plus, which recently reported its highest-ever subscriber numbers despite price adjustments. Interestingly, the Premium tier has shown particularly strong performance, attracting more users than ever before.
At the heart of the anniversary festivities is the PlayStation Plus 15th Anniversary Cup, a global tournament series running through July 31. The competition features ten popular titles divided into three phases, with participants automatically receiving the special anniversary avatar just for entering.
Tournament Structure and Eligibility
The tournament follows a structured schedule with three distinct phases:
Phase 1 (June 28 - July 9)
- College Football 25
- Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
- EA Sports FC 25
- Mortal Kombat 1
Phase 2 (July 10 - July 20)
- NBA 2K25
- Tekken 8
- Madden 25
Final Phase (July 21 - July 31)
- College Football 26
- Guilty Gear -Strive-
- UFC 5
Participation requires a PS5 console, an active PS Plus subscription (any tier), and players must be at least 18 years old. Notably, the event isn't available in all PlayStation Network countries, with six regions including Croatia excluded from participation.