PlayStation could be planning some changes to the trophy system, according to a new survey from Sony currently making the rounds. Though the PlayStation trophy system has been around for three console generations, the new survey could give users more control over which feats to show off.
Since its 2020 launch, the PS5 has continuously added new features for players to utilize. In a May 2026 firmware beta update, Sony quietly revealed a player count tracking widget for the console’s Welcome Hub. The player count widget would be split into a Trending tab that tracks games by gameplay time, and a Top 10 tab that shows the weekly player count of various titles. Given that the feature is still in beta, it remains to be seen when PlayStation’s new player count widget will be ready for a full release.
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PlayStation is Conducting a Survey About Trophies
As more players collect Platinum trophies in various PlayStation titles, Sony has reportedly sent out a new survey for users to fill out. After earning a trophy, users may see a prompt on the top right of the screen that asks how satisfied they are with trophies. After responding to the pop-up, an email will be sent to the user shortly after. The survey includes some options to Agree or Disagree with specific questions, along with some open boxes that ask how PlayStation’s trophy experience can be improved. As of this writing, it is unclear how long Sony’s new survey will go on for, so users who are prompted to respond should do so when given the chance.
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The potential PlayStation trophy rework may follow what Microsoft has done for Xbox’s achievement system. In April 2026, Microsoft stated that players would have more control over Xbox achievements, including a profile highlight whenever 100% of a game’s achievements are unlocked. Additionally, Xbox players can hide games from their profile, which has been one of the most requested changes from users over the years. Games hidden in this way will have no impact on a user’s Gamerscore.
News of the PlayStation trophy survey came amid a busy week for Sony and its customers. Starting May 20, the cost of PlayStation Plus was increased due to ongoing global market conditions. PlayStation Plus Essential saw a $1 price hike, from $9.99 to $10.99 per month. Additionally, the monthly price of PlayStation Plus’ Extra and Premium tiers jumped up $2 each, to $16.99 and $19.99 per month, respectively. The PlayStation Plus price hikes came a month after the PS5 saw price increases across the board. Currently, the PS5 digital edition costs $599.99, which is a $100 increase from the previous $499.99 price tag.
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However, Sony will soon have a chance to show off what it has been working on. The June 2 State of Play will give users a look at upcoming PS5 titles, such as Marvel’s Wolverine. Given that the upcoming presentation will last over an hour, it stands to reason that some new PS5 console features like a reworked trophy system could be brought up. But, it remains to be seen what Sony’s plans are for the June 2 broadcast.
Source: Insider Gaming
