Sony announced via the PlayStation blog a new program to reward fans of Sony's gaming platforms. The PlayStation Stars is a loyalty program that will be free to join when it launches later this year. This program will function similarly to the Microsoft Rewards Program but will feature a new service called digital collectibles. This guide will explain digital collectibles and other loyalty program rewards.
Related - When does the PlayStation Stars loyalty program launch?
In the blog released by PlayStation announcing and explaining the PlayStation Stars program, one type of loyalty reward is called "digital collectibles." These rewards are described as digital representations of things PlayStation fans enjoy. These items will include figurines of classic and iconic characters from games and other forms of entertainment.
In an interview with the Washington Post, PlayStation's Vice President, Grace Chen, made it clear these digital collectibles are not NFTs. These items can't be traded or sold. They do not leverage blockchain technology and have no monetary value tied to them. These rewards will be earned from game activities that will vary in difficulty based on the rarity of the collectible.
Beyond the digital collectibles, the PlayStation Stars program will function similarly to the Microsoft Rewards system. Players will be able to participate in a variety of campaigns and activities that will award loyalty points.
These points can then be spent in a unique catalog that may include PSN wallet funds and select PlayStation store products. It will launch with a Monthly Check-In campaign that only requires players to log in and play any game. Other challenges include being the first player in a region to earn a Platinum Trophy for a particular title or win an in-game tournament.
The PlayStation Stars program will launch later this year with more details on the rewards and digital collectibles in future updates.