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What is the new PlayStation Plus subscription service?

PlayStation Now is getting a well-deserved upgrade...

PlayStation Now and PlayStation Plus have officially meshed together to form an all-new subscription service, which will be available from this June. As part of the newly refurbished PlayStation Now platform, subscribers will have access to a range of new features, including a library of downloadable games, as well as exclusive discounts.

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What is PlayStation Plus Essential?

PlayStation Plus Essential offers the same features as the current PlayStation Plus plan. This plan will incur no additional cost for current subscribers. It will be available for $9.99 a month, $24.99 each quarter, or $59.99 a year.

  • Two monthly downloadable games
  • Exclusive discounts on the PlayStation Store
  • Cloud storage for saved games
  • Access to online multiplayer

What is PlayStation Plus Extra?

PlayStation Plus Extra offers the same features as the Essential tier, but with an additional catalog of downloadable games. This is where the PlayStation Now section comes into play. As a result, the Extra tier will cost $14.99 a month, $39.99 each quarter, or $99.99 a year.

  • Access to 400+ PS4 & PS5 games
  • Two monthly downloadable games
  • Exclusive discounts on the PlayStation Store
  • Cloud storage for saved games
  • Access to online multiplayer

Related: Which regions get the new PS Plus service first?

What is PlayStation Plus Premium?

PlayStation Plus Premium is the all-in-one package that combines both the Essential and Extra tiers together. Moreover, subscribers will receive an additional 340+ downloadable games. Consequently, users will be paying $17.99 a month, $49.99 each quarter, or $119.99 a year.

  • Access to 700+ PS3, PS4 & PS5 games
  • Two monthly downloadable games
  • Exclusive discounts on the PlayStation Store
  • Cloud storage for saved games
  • Access to online multiplayer
  • Access to time-limited games

For more PlayStation Plus content, check out When does PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium launch?


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