PlayStation Plus: Subscription, Cost, Benefits

• The biggest change to PS Plus occurred in 2022 when the service was divided into three tiers: Essential, Extra, and Premium.
• PS Plus subscribers receive additional discounts in the PS Store for all tiers, sometimes even on top of already reduced prices during sales.
• Depending on your membership tier and when you sign up, you may receive different games with PS Plus.

Sony's PlayStation Plus subscription program debuted in 2010 and offers free games, special offers, free game trials, and regular software updates. The basis of the service hasn't changed, but the advantages have altered over time, such as when online play on the PS4 was restricted without a subscription. If you previously used PS Plus, the Essential membership plan includes everything you already knew about the service. Additional features are available in the Extra and Premium plans if you desire them.

What Advantages Does PlayStation Plus Offer?

For many individuals, online multiplayer is what makes PS Plus so appealing. Without PS Plus, you are unable to play PlayStation games online with other people. Free-to-play games like Fortnite are the lone exception to this rule. PS Plus subscribers receive additional discounts in the PS Store for all tiers, sometimes even on top of already reduced prices during sales. Other benefits include 100GB of cloud storage, 100GB of exclusive game content (such as skins and weapons), and Share Play (which enables you to play PlayStation games with friends even if they don't own them).

Game Help

Game Help is a PS5-only benefit that is accessible to all tiers. In some games, pressing the PlayStation button will display customized suggestions for the title you're now playing. Consider strategies, covert paths, and so forth. You can play a variety of games for free if you have the Premium plan; conveniently, your achievements and progress are carried over if you decide to buy. The cloud streaming feature allows you to play games on your PC.

Which Games Are Included in PlayStation Plus?

Depending on your membership tier and when you sign up, you may receive different games with PS Plus. Every month, different games from all tiers of PS Plus are given away. Over 700 games have been offered by the service in total, including well-known titles like Mortal Kombat X, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Hitman 2, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, DiRT Rally 2.0, and Uncharted 4: A Thief's End.
You only need to claim the games when they become available for the current month; installing them is optional. By doing so, you can link them to your account. If you let your PS Plus subscription lapse, you won't have access; however, if you renew at a later time, you will. You can only acquire the games from the month you sign up and beyond, as long as you continue to be a subscriber. You cannot claim any games backward.
You can play more than 400 PS4 and PS5 games, including some well-known Ubisoft franchises, starting with the Extra tier. Hundreds of classic games from the original PlayStation, PS2, PS3, and PSP are added to the selection with Premium.

What is the Price of PlayStation Plus?

Depending on the package you select, PS Plus costs vary. A subscription can be purchased for one, three, or twelve months. Even though you receive a discount if you lock in for a longer subscription, you may want to try it out for a month or two first. In this manner, you can decide which tier is ideal for you.

How to Join PlayStation Plus?

Using your PS4 or PS5 to sign up for PS Plus may be the simplest option. Simply visit the PlayStation Store, search for the PS Plus section, and choose what you want. You can also use the PlayStation website. Just put the desired membership in your shopping cart, log into your Sony account, and finish the transaction.
One of the best gift options for gamers who own a PS4 or PS5 is a PlayStation gift card, which functions as a prepaid credit card for PlayStation Network purchases. These can be purchased online, through a mobile carrier on your phone, or in person at stores like GameStop and Walmart.