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Ian Carlos Campbell @ Engadget · 09/23/2025 14:20 EDT

PlayStation's Franchise Rewards program gates merch behind in-game trophies

Sony is introducing a new rewards program for PlayStation owners that lets you purchase exclusive physical merchandise if you've unlocked certain in-game trophies. The company is starting with rewards for two trophies from Sucker Punch's Ghost of Tsushima (rewards for Ghost of Yotei are in the works), and Sony will presumably offer something similar for all of its most popular game franchises.
The "Ghost Rewards" you might have earned playing Ghost of Tsushima include a $25 commemorative pin shaped like a m

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