With a complete revamp of PS Plus now rolling out in select regions, knowing which plan is best for you may be a little daunting.
Originally launched in 2010, PlayStation Plus has become one of the most popular subscription services in gaming history. Sony’s PlayStation exclusive service offers a wide variety of features, discounts, and monthly games for players to get their hands on. All for a set price, of course.
Whether you’re after the pricing of every plan, what exactly is included in each tier, or you’re new to PlayStation and just want to know exactly what Sony’s subscription service is all about, you’ve come to the right place.
What Is PS Plus?
Not to be confused with PlayStation Network, PlayStation Plus is a paid subscription service that offers users exclusive features.
It’s not all about free games though, there are also exclusive discounts available in the PlayStation Store, online multiplayer access, and cloud storage for all your saved data. Plus, if you’re willing to pay a little more, three new tiers are being introduced with access to classic PS2, PS3, and PSP titles, time-limited game trials, and more.
What Do You Get With PS Plus?
What you get with PS Plus is completely dependent on the type of plan you pick. The type of plans range from essential to premium, all of which can be found below:
Essential - (Available globally)
Extra - (Available globally)
Deluxe-(Only available in markets with cloud streaming)
Premium-(Only available in markets with cloud streaming)
How Much Is PS Plus?
Again, the cost of PS Plus depends on the type of plan you choose and whether or not you pay monthly, quarterly, or yearly. Sony has yet to confirm a pricing plan for the Deluxe service, but all remaining prices can be found below:
How To Subscribe To PS Plus
Subscribing to PS Plus can be done in two different ways, the first is via your PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 console. If you’re on a PlayStation 4 console, follow the steps below:
PlayStation 4
The process is fairly similar on PlayStation 5 but does differ slightly. Follow the steps below if you’re on the latest generation of console and want to purchase PlayStation Plus:
PlayStation 5
How To Cancel A PS Plus Subscription
Cancelling your PS Plus membership can be done via the Account Management section on your console. For PlayStation 4 users, navigate to thePlayStation Plustab on your home screen, then selectManage Membership, followed bySubscription. From here you will be able to turn off the auto-renewal on your PS Plus subscription.
For PlayStation 5 users, head toSettingsand select theUsers and Accountsoption. You will then need to selectAccount > Payment and Subscriptions > Subscriptions > PlayStation Plus, from here you will be able to turn off the auto-renewal for your membership, ultimately cancelling the service.
If you’d like to cancel your membership via a computer, head to theAccount Managementsection of the PlayStation website, selectSubscriptionand you will then have the ability to cancel your subscription.
What Are The Monthly PS Plus Games For May 2022?
The games available to redeem from Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 until Monday, June 6th, 2022 on PS Plus areFIFA 22(PS5 | PS4),Tribes of Midgard(PS5 | PS4),andCurse of The Dead Gods(PS4).
Frequently Asked Questions
A:Yes, as long as your subscription is renewed on the account in which the monthly games were claimed, your games will return once your subscription is active again. The free gamesWILL NOTbe available during the period in which your PS Plus subscription is cancelled.
Q:Do I need PS Plus to play online games?
A:If a game is free-to-play, such asFortnite, you will not require PS Plus to play online multiplayer. However, a purchased multiplayer title such asCall of Duty: Vanguard, will require PS Plus to play online multiplayer.
Q:Can I share my PS Plus benefits with another user?
A:Yes, select benefits are available to share on the primary PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 console, such as:
Q:What happens to my current PS Plus membership once the all-new model is introduced?
A:According to Sony, current PS Plus members will transition to PlayStation Plus Essential, receiving the same benefits that PlayStation Plus provides today, such as PS4 and PS5 monthly games, exclusive discounts, cloud storage for saved games, online multiplayer access, and more. There are no changes to the existing benefits you get from PlayStation Plus.
