Sony Reveals PlayStation Plus Subscription Changes

 The long-overdue overhaul of the PlayStation Plus subscriptions is finally here. Sony wanted to compete with Microsoft Xbox Game Pass which is considered the best value in gaming. 

Check out the new PlayStation Plus tiers below. 

PlayStation Plus Essential — includes multiplayer access, two monthly downloadable games, discounts, and cloud storage for game saves. Priced at $9.99 per month or $59.99 a year.

PlayStation Plus Extra — includes everything in Plus Essential and access to a catalog of up to 400 PS4 or PS5 games. Priced at $14.99 per month or $99.99 a year.

PlayStation Plus Premium — includes all benefits from Essential and Extra, with an extra 340 games that include PS3 titles that can be streamed and some original PlayStation, PS2, and PSP games. Time-limited game trials are also available. Priced at $17.99 per month or $119.99 a year.

"The new Extra and Premium tiers represent a major evolution for PlayStation Plus, with these tiers, our key focus is to ensure that the hundreds of games we offer will include the best quality content that sets us apart." - Jim Ryan, PlayStation CEO