PlayStation Plus Is Getting New Subscription Tiers
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Sony The current version of PlayStation Plus, which includes two free downloadable games per month, online multiplayer availability, and PSN store discounts, is staying the same. It will also retain its current pricing ($9.99/month, $24.99/3 months, $59.99/year), with the only difference being that it's will be called "PlayStation Plus Essential." PS Plus Extra adds to the basic plan with a library of around 400 PS4 and PS5 games, which can be downloaded to play, along with all the perks of the Essential tier. The Extra tier does cost more, though, with the pricing broken down like this: $14.99/month, $39.99/3 months, or $99.99/year. Premium is the biggest (and most expensive) tier, offering all the same features as Extra, plus timed game trial offers, 300+ more games added to the catalog, and PlayStation Now streaming. A Premium subscription will set you back $17.99/month, $49.99/3 months, or $119.99/year. Sony will also provide a lower-cost Deluxe tier for markets that don't support cloud streaming, which won't include PS Now streaming but will include the 300+ additional games and game trials. Sony The new PlayStation Plus subscription tiers will be available starting sometime this June, though Sony didn't specify an exact date. Starting with markets in Asia, then the US, Europe, and finally all other regions "by the end of the first half of 2022." Sony also says it's planning on expanding cloud streaming availability—presumably to make the Premium tier more enticing to a broader user base. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire What Is PlayStation Plus? How to Cancel PlayStation Plus How to Play PS4 Games on a PC PS4 backwards compatibility: Can You Play PS1, PS2, and PS3 Games on PS4? PlayStation Plus Collection: Price, Game List & News Sony State of Play: Announcements, News, and More What Is the PlayStation Network (PSN)? PS5 Backward Compatibility: How to Play PS4 Games on the PS5 The Benefits of Buying Xbox Live Gold PlayStation Mobile Controller: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; & More Rumors Apple Music vs. Spotify: Which One is Right for You? PSVR 2: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors How to Cancel PlayStation Now How to Stream The Office Is the PS5 Backward Compatible with PS3 Games and Accessories? What Is Playstation Now? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies
PlayStation Plus Is Getting New Subscription Tiers
Premium combines PS+ with PlayStation Now game streaming
By Rob Rich Rob Rich News Reporter College for Creative Studies Rob is a freelance tech reporter with experience writing for a variety of outlets, including IGN, Unwinnable, 148Apps, Gamezebo, Pocket Gamer, Fanbolt, Zam, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on March 29, 2022 10:31AM EDT Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Gaming Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Sony is changing up its PlayStation Plus online service by adding extra tiers, one of which includes PlayStation Now game streaming. Starting this summer, PlayStation Plus will be divided into three subscription plans—Essential, Extra, and Premium—with PlayStation Now being folded into the Premium plan. While this means you'll be able to use both PS Plus and PS Now via a single subscription, Sony also says that PS Now as a standalone subscription will be discontinued. So you'll only be able to access PS Now's game streaming library if you sign up for Premium.Sony The current version of PlayStation Plus, which includes two free downloadable games per month, online multiplayer availability, and PSN store discounts, is staying the same. It will also retain its current pricing ($9.99/month, $24.99/3 months, $59.99/year), with the only difference being that it's will be called "PlayStation Plus Essential." PS Plus Extra adds to the basic plan with a library of around 400 PS4 and PS5 games, which can be downloaded to play, along with all the perks of the Essential tier. The Extra tier does cost more, though, with the pricing broken down like this: $14.99/month, $39.99/3 months, or $99.99/year. Premium is the biggest (and most expensive) tier, offering all the same features as Extra, plus timed game trial offers, 300+ more games added to the catalog, and PlayStation Now streaming. A Premium subscription will set you back $17.99/month, $49.99/3 months, or $119.99/year. Sony will also provide a lower-cost Deluxe tier for markets that don't support cloud streaming, which won't include PS Now streaming but will include the 300+ additional games and game trials. Sony The new PlayStation Plus subscription tiers will be available starting sometime this June, though Sony didn't specify an exact date. Starting with markets in Asia, then the US, Europe, and finally all other regions "by the end of the first half of 2022." Sony also says it's planning on expanding cloud streaming availability—presumably to make the Premium tier more enticing to a broader user base. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire What Is PlayStation Plus? How to Cancel PlayStation Plus How to Play PS4 Games on a PC PS4 backwards compatibility: Can You Play PS1, PS2, and PS3 Games on PS4? PlayStation Plus Collection: Price, Game List & News Sony State of Play: Announcements, News, and More What Is the PlayStation Network (PSN)? PS5 Backward Compatibility: How to Play PS4 Games on the PS5 The Benefits of Buying Xbox Live Gold PlayStation Mobile Controller: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; & More Rumors Apple Music vs. Spotify: Which One is Right for You? PSVR 2: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors How to Cancel PlayStation Now How to Stream The Office Is the PS5 Backward Compatible with PS3 Games and Accessories? What Is Playstation Now? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies