Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) will significantly renew the subscription service “PlayStation Plus” (PS Plus) from June 2022. After the renewal, PS Plus will integrate the service content currently provided through the cloud gaming service “PlayStation Now” (PS Now) into “PS Plus”, set up a three-stage plan, and offer a wide variety of high-quality products. We will continue to provide content.
■PlayStation Plus Essential
・ You can enjoy the following with the same service content as the existing PS Plus.
・ Free play (2 games can be downloaded every month at no additional cost)
・ Participant limited access
・ Save data storage (cloud storage)
・ Online multiplayer
<「PlayStation Plus Essential」価格>
The price of “PlayStation Plus Essential” * 1 has not changed from the current price of PS Plus.
■PlayStation Plus Extra
・ All services included in “PS Plus Essential” can be used.
・ Hundreds of * 1 PlayStation 4 (PS4) and PlayStation 5 (PS5) titles can be downloaded and enjoyed. The lineup also includes PlayStation Studios and hits from software makers.
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■PlayStation Plus Premium
-All services included in “PS Plus Essential” and “PS Plus Extra” can be used.
・ Up to 240 titles * 1 including the following can be enjoyed additionally.
・ PlayStation3 title (playable through cloud streaming)
-Classic titles for the original PlayStation, PlayStation 2 and PSP “PlayStation Portable” (playable through cloud streaming and download)
-In countries and regions * 2 where PS Now services are currently being developed, play the original PlayStation, PS2, PSP, and PS4 titles included in the “PS Plus Extra” and “PS Plus Premium” services through cloud streaming. can. Cloud streaming services are available on PS4, PS5 and PC.
* In Japan, cloud streaming services on PCs will be supported in an update at a later date.
・ You can use a game trial (play time is limited) that allows you to try the game before purchasing.
<「PlayStation Plus Premium」価格>
■ PlayStation Plus Deluxe (some areas)
In countries and regions where cloud streaming is not available, we will offer “PlayStation Plus Deluxe”, which is cheaper than “PlayStation Plus Premium”. With PS Plus Deluxe, you can use all the services included in PS Plus Essential and PS Plus Extra, game trials (with limited play time), and some original PlayStation, PS2 and PSP. You can download and enjoy the classic titles of.
Since launching the PS Plus service in 2010, SIE has been at the forefront of innovation as a pioneer in game subscription services. PS Plus is the first subscription service for console game consoles to add new games every month, and PS Now is the first cloud gaming service for console game consoles.
The newly prepared “PS Plus Extra” and “PS Plus Premium” symbolize the great evolution of PS Plus. These plans are particularly focused on providing high-quality content unique to PlayStation, and at the same time as the service renewal, “DEATH STRANDING”, “God of War”, “Marvel’s Spider-Man”, ” We plan to offer titles such as “Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales” and “Returnal”. In close collaboration with PlayStation Studios developers and software makers, the library of works will be updated regularly even after the renewal. Details of the game lineup will be announced at a later date.
After the service renewal of PS Plus, the existing PS Now service will be integrated into PS Plus, and the provision as a unique subscription service will end. Users who are currently subscribed to PS Now will be automatically migrated to “PlayStation Plus Premium” at no additional cost during the migration.
The renewal is scheduled for June 2022, and will be available in multiple regions of Asia, including Japan, followed by expansion to North America, Europe, and the regions that currently offer PS Plus services. In the first half of 2022, we aim to provide new PS Plus services in almost all regions that currently offer PlayStation Network, and we plan to expand the coverage areas for cloud streaming services as well. Details will be announced at a later date.
SIE will evolve PlayStation’s network services to meet the needs of users, continue to deliver attractive subscription services unique to PlayStation, and promote the further spread and expansion of PlayStation platform services.