Sony Unveils Renewed PlayStation Plus Gaming Subscription Plans to Take on Xbox Game Pass

Mar. 30, 2022

Sony’s CEO Jim Ryan said in a statement, “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. We’re working closely with our imaginative developers from PlayStation Studios and third-party partners to include some of the best gaming experiences available with a library that will be regularly refreshed. More details to come on the games we’ll have on our new PlayStation Plus service.”

The company willroll out the plans to some countries in Asia in June this year, with plans to expand to North America, Europe, and other regions.

Sony PlayStation Plus Plans

Next comes the PlayStation Plus Extra tier, whichcosts $14.99 a month(around Rs 1,130), and offers the same benefits as the Essential plan with added perks. PS+ Extra members will be able to access a selection of 400 PS4 and PS5 games. Sony mentions that the PS+ Extra members will be able to download their games for online play. Here are the prices:

Lastly, PlayStation Plus Premium is thehighest-tier plan that comes with all the benefits of the previous two plansalong with 340 more games. This includes many PS3 titles that can be streamed via the cloud. Furthermore, this plan includes various classic PS, PS2, and PSP games that can be streamed or downloaded. Moreover, the company mentioned that PS+ Premium members will be able to try out a game before buying them. As for the price, the PS+ Premiumcomes for $17.99 a month (around Rs 1,360). Here are all the prices:

Sony will offer many popular titles like God of War, Marvel’s Spiderman, Mortal Kombat 11, and more at launch. Additionally, the company will work with its partner studios likethe recently-acquired Bungieto keep its library up to date with new games and offerings.

CurrentPlayStationNowmembers will automatically transition into the new PS+Premium planwithout any additional charge at launch. PlayStation Now will now be discontinued as a standalone service. So, what do you think about the revamped PlayStation Plus plans? Would you get any of them once Sony starts rolling them out? Let us know in the comments below.

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