Linden Lab is reducing land prices and buy fees.

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Lower Land Prices, Reduced Buy Fee, and Expanded Membership Value. Making Second Life More Affordable!

Don't get too excited. On land prices they're cutting monthly price on full regions. Full region 30K goes from $239 to $209 a month (EDU 30K from $129 to $105), and full region from $209 to $199 a month. If I was say running a couple to 4 regions right now, this would be a decent discount.

The Lindex minimum buy fee is being shrunk to a mere $0.49. Enjoy that extra dollar.

The "expanded membership value" actually means account fees inch up on some membership plans/billing methods. Plus remains $5.99 a month, or $5.50 when billed annually. Premium goes up a dollar to $12.99 a month ($11.99/month billed quarterly, $9.99/month billed annually). Premium Plus stays at $29.99/month, but jumps up a bit to $23.99/month paid annually (was $20.75)). Premium Plus No Stipend is unchanged ($15.99/month, $11.99/month billed annually).

Region pricing and buy fees take effect on June 15th. Billing changes happen next month.

Here's the page on all pricing updates, which adds the change to the maximum buy fee (now $29.99!): Second Life Pricing Updates

 

[Noodles]

Man, those new Premium.plans are hard to swallow.

If they bumped up Prim alotment on Linden Homes I would be way more into it though.

 

[Khamon]

This is the notice that was deposited in my SPAM folder yesterday reflecting the increase in annual premium:

Hello,

We're writing to let you know about an upcoming change to your Second Life Premium Annual subscription price.

Your Updated Membership Price
Current Subscription Price: $99.00
New Subscription Price: $119.88

This new price will take effect beginning July 8, 2026, on your next renewal date occurring on or after that date.

We remain committed to offering flexible membership options while continuing to invest in the platform, creator ecosystem, and community experiences that make Second Life unique.

No action is required on your part. Your membership will continue uninterrupted, and the updated pricing will automatically apply at your next renewal on or after July 8, 2026. Read the full announcement here.

To review the full benefits available with your membership plan, visit the Premium Membership page on SecondLife.com.

Thank you for being a valued member of the Second Life community.

See you in-world,
The Second Life Team

 

[Beebo Brink]

This is the notice that was deposited in my SPAM folder yesterday reflecting the increase in annual premium:

Your Updated Membership Price
Current Subscription Price: $99.00
New Subscription Price: $119.88

Nope. Not going there when i haven't logged in for months. I have two Premium accounts, and at least one of them has got to go, if not both. Sigh.

 

[Cristiano]

Wow that $20 a year jump in pricing is ridiculous. Also, they never do anything for actual land tier fees - they have been the same forever.

 

[Ryanna Enfield]

I'm seriously considering ending my premium membership. $99 a year was okay, but combined with everything being hella more expensive, this increase makes me think maybe it is time. I do log in often, but only to make sure the cats are fed. I'd be sad to lose my mainland. I do get $500L stipend, but lately it just sits there collecting. Is it worth another $20 a year? Maybe not. Also, I remember a time when membership was more like $79 a year, but then they gave us prims and land when they upped it and it sweetened the additional cost a bit more. This feels more like a total F-You .