I’m curious about why PlayStation doesn’t give us specific information on when games will be leaving the PS+ Extra and Premium services. We often only get notice if a game is leaving the next month, but is this due to some legal reasons or other factors? I hope this question isn’t too silly!
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It’s not even just PlayStation; most subscription services like Netflix don’t disclose precise timelines for when content will be removed. They might not want users to cancel their subscriptions if they see something they like is going away soon.
They probably keep it vague because companies might still want to extend their contracts up to the last minute, so if PlayStation announces a game is leaving, it might create awkward situations if the developer suddenly changes their mind. Plus, it keeps competitors in the dark too about what games are coming or going.
Honestly, it’s probably more about business strategy. If people know a game is six weeks away from leaving, they might hesitate to play it, knowing they can’t keep it longer. It creates a sense of urgency to get gamers playing before it’s gone, which can lead to more engagement. It’s kind of like FOMO (fear of missing out) with these services.
True, but I’ve noticed I often play the games that are about to leave anyway. It just makes it more interesting for me! I think some players might prefer knowing the exact dates.
That makes sense, but it would still be nice to have a better idea of what’s going on, right?