Sony launches the PlayStation Stars loyalty for Europe, Australia and New Zealand

Players can also level up their Star ranks by purchasing games and unlocking trophies. New collectibles can be unlocked when gamers reach a certain rank.

According to Sony, Star ranks are not permanent and players need to complete campaigns and activities to maintain their level. "Once you attain a status level, your status level is valid for the remainder of the calendar year plus 13 months. For example, if a member earned status Level 2 in October 2022, their Level 2 status would remain valid through that current calendar year and continue for the next 13 months until 31st January 2024," Sony explains.

Players will start at Level 1 when they sign up for the PlayStation Stars loyalty program. Purchasing a full game and achieving an uncommon trophy will unlock Level 2. Gamers can reach Level 3 by purchasing three games and earning 32 uncommon trophies.

Currently, Level 4 is the highest rank you can get. This can be achieved by purchasing four games and earning 128 trophies. Each level will also have a corresponding collectible reward.

Players can sign up for the PlayStation Stars program from the website or the app. Some players will reportedly be placed on a waiting list to manage the demand. Users who are placed on the waiting list will be contacted by Sony once their memberships have been processed which may take up to two months.