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Sony planning a new subscription service to take on Xbox Game Pass

A new challenger approaches.

Tai Hofmann

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Published: Dec 3, 2021 10:51 am

Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass has been a titan in the video game industry since its launch in 2017. For just $15 a month, players can play over 100 games, including new releases. It's one of the most positively received subscription services in gaming, and Sony is finally striking back with a model of their own.

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According to Jason Schreier of Bloomberg, Sony's subscription service is under development. The project, known only as Spartacus, plans to merge PlayStation Now and PlayStation Plus in a new package. This new package will allegedly have three tiers at varying price points, each with its own set of benefits.

Related: December 2021 PlayStation Plus Lineup Confirmed

Sony's Spartacus intends to offer a variety of titles from an extensive catalog of past generations like the PlayStation, PlayStation 2, and PSP for the highest tier of subscribers. While we don't know when exactly this service will release, users can expect to hear more about the project by Spring of 2022.

For more on this enticing story, check out the official post from Jason Schreier below:

This new service, expected in the spring, will likely retain the "PlayStation Plus" branding. Don't expect Sony to include its big new games day one like Game Pass does, but the expectation is a stronger offering than PlayStation Now
— Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier) December 3, 2021

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I’m Tai, a gaming guru from Ohio and Staff Writer for Pro Game Guides. Few things are as incredible to me as the interactive experiences video games provide, and I want to use my writing talent to help others enjoy games as well! If I’m not gaming, I’m probably watching Marvel movies or anime.

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