PlayStation Plus is Sony's online gaming subscription service. PlayStation Now has merged with Plus to become a completely new PlayStation Plus subscription service, with even more choices, features, quality content and a diverse portfolio of games for players to choose from. So buying PlayStation Plus is a good idea!
What can you do with a PlayStation Plus subscription?
Want to play online games with your friends? With a PlayStation Plus subscription, you can use the online multiplayer game modes of your PS4 and PS5 games. For example, if you want to play FIFA, Apex Legends, Call of Duty or Grand Theft Auto online, you need a PS Plus membership.
Your PlayStation Plus membership also gets you exclusive discounts on the PlayStation Store and every month you can download two new PlayStation Plus games for free.
Is a PlayStation Plus membership required?
No, a PlayStation Plus membership is not mandatory. But for the ultimate online gaming experience, PlayStation Plus is required!
PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra and Premium
There are three different PlayStation Plus memberships to choose from: Essential, Extra and Premium. So there is something for everyone!
PlayStation Plus Essential:
- Access to online multiplayer
- Two monthly downloadable PS4 games and one PS5 game
- Exclusive discounts on games, expansions and pre-orders
- Cloud storage
PlayStation Plus Extra:
- Over 400 PS4 and PS5 games to download
- Access to online multiplayer
- Two monthly downloadable PS4 games and one PS5 game
- Exclusive discounts on games, expansions and pre-orders
- Cloud storage
PlayStation Plus Premium:
- Temporary trial versions of games
- Cloud streaming of PS1, PS2, PSP and PS4 games
- Over 340 PS3 games to stream
- Over 400 PS4 and PS5 games to download
- Access to online multiplayer
- Two monthly downloadable PS4 games and one PS5 game
- Exclusive discounts on games, expansions and pre-orders
- Cloud storage
When does my PlayStation Plus membership expire?
All PlayStation Plus subscriptions are purchased in 1, 3 or 12 month periods. Your PlayStation Plus membership starts immediately after you confirm your purchase. Your PlayStation Plus subscription will expire after the selected number of months.
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