What does PlayStation Plus actually do?

PlayStation Plus is a monthly subscription service that enables online multiplayer play for PS4 and PS5 games. It's required to play the vast majority of games online; only some free-to-play titles are exempt. PS Plus initially launched for PlayStation 3, but it was also available for PS Vita users.
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What is the point of having PlayStation Plus?

Sony's PlayStation Plus subscription service provides PS5 and PS4 owners with essential services, like online multiplayer, cloud save storage, and tons of downloadable games. Users can choose between three different tiers with monthly and annual payment options.
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Is a PS Plus subscription worth it?

Is PS Plus Essential worth it? Yes. Absolutely, yes. If you're a PS5 or PS4 player who even occasionally goes online to play with mates or in online multiplayer games, then Essential is the easiest and best PS Plus tier to recommend.
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What does the PlayStation Plus include?

The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog includes up to 400 titles at your fingertips, packed with fresh gaming experiences to enjoy, new genres to dive into and vibrant online communities to play with. *PlayStation 4 games can be played on any PS4 or PS5 console. PlayStation 5 games can only be played on a PS5 console.
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Is PS Plus really necessary?

It's not required for free to play, so it really shouldn't be for something we paid for. There are plenty. Just go to the Free Section of the PlayStation Store and take your pick in Free To Play Games. PlayStation Plus is not required to play those game.
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Does PlayStation Plus give you free games?

Are there free games on PS Plus? Yes! As we've stated here on our dedicated PlayStation Plus free games page, each month a handful of games are available to PS Plus members and, as long as your subscription is live and active, then they are yours to keep and play!
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Can I play online without PlayStation Plus?

Playing most games online requires a PlayStation Plus membership. Once you're a member, your console needs to be connected to the internet, and you'll need to sign in to your account for PlayStation Network.
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Is Netflix free with PlayStation Plus?

PlayStation Plus members get 12 months of Netflix premium for no extra cost when purchasing a PS5 console or PS VR2 headset direct from PlayStation.
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How to keep PS Plus games forever?

If you're a PS Plus Extra/Premium member, do NOT redeem any of the games via your new membership. We've written at length about this issue before. Doing so will override your PS Plus Collection license and if any of the aforementioned games leave the Extra/Premium catalog, you'll be locked out of them forever!
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Do you keep PS Plus games after subscription ends?

Once your PlayStation Plus subscription ends, content you previously downloaded at no cost as part of the subscription (such as monthly games) will no longer be available. However, redeemed PlayStation Plus packs and avatars, and PlayStation Plus discounted purchases are yours to keep.
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Is PlayStation Plus worth it if you don't play online?

Is PlayStation Plus worth it? If you don't play any online games and don't really care about having that much then it may not be worth it. However, if you like to increase your game collection and also to play online, then it is very worth it, I think you will find.
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Will I still have PS Plus if I cancel?

Once you cancel the PlayStation Plus subscription, you'll still be able to use it until the current billing period expires. From the start of the new billing period, you'll no longer be able to access the subscription's benefits, such as: Online storage. Online multiplayer.
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Is PS+ Premium worth it in 2024?

Current as of August 29, 2024

Unless specifically interested in classic PS games or Cloud Streaming, there is not much reason to pick Premium over Extra. Still, subscribers of both tiers can download and install the following titles. PS Plus' game library can vary from country to country.
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Is it worth buying PS Plus?

PlayStation Plus Extra offers a decent catalog of games for a reasonable price but doesn't add new games frequently enough for it to be worth it to stay subscribed for more than a month or two at a time. The comparisons to Game Pass are inevitable, and day-one releases are sorely missed on PS Plus.
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Do you need PlayStation Plus to play Suicide Squad?

Neither a PlayStation®Plus subscription nor an Game Pass Core membership is required to play Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League solo on PlayStation®5 or Xbox Series X|S.
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Do you get to keep the games from PlayStation Plus?

Do I get to keep all of the games I downloaded if I stop using the service? You will only have access to the games you downloaded for free through the PS Plus service for as long as you are a PS Plus member. If you cancel your membership, you can't play any of the games you got during your subscription.
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Is GTA 5 removed from PS Plus?

In June 2024, several games, including Grand Theft Auto 5 (GTA 5), will be removed from Sony Group Corp.'s (NYSE:SONY) PlayStation Plus Games Catalog for Extra Tier members. According to Push Square, the PlayStation Store's "Last Chance to Play" page lists twelve titles slated for removal on June 18.
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Is there a way to get PS Plus for free?

If available in your country or region, you may experience PlayStation Plus benefits free of charge by selecting a limited free trial offer.
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How does PS Plus work?

PS Plus is an ongoing subscription with a recurring subscription fee which is charged automatically (at the then current PS Store price) at the frequency you choose at purchase until cancelled. Full terms apply: see PSN Terms of Service and PS Plus Usage Terms at www.playstation.com/legal.
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How much does PS Plus cost?

PS Plus Premium

A PlayStation Plus Premium membership is the highest tier available, and it clocks in at either $18 a month, $50 for three months or $160 for a full year. In addition to all the benefits of both an Essential and Extra subscription, it gives you access to a massive library of more than 700 games.
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Do I need PlayStation Plus?

Yes. PlayStation Plus is required for online play.
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What is PlayStation Plus Extra?

PlayStation Plus Extra

Get all the great benefits included in the PlayStation Plus Essential plan, as well as access to the Game Catalog, featuring hundreds of games to download and explore.
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Why does PS Plus exist?

Sony launched an optional premium subscription service on top of the free PSN service in June 2010. Known as PlayStation Plus, the system provides access to exclusive content, complementary games, regular store discounts, and early access to forthcoming games.
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Does PlayStation Plus have a family plan?

Alternatively, if you are a family manager and you share a console with child family members, you can subscribe to PlayStation Plus and share some of the main benefits of PlayStation Plus with child family members on one PS5™console and one PS4™console.
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Is Minecraft free with PS Plus?

Similarly for PlayStation players, the full version of Minecraft's base game is not available to download and play via PlayStation Plus. If you wish to play the game beyond the free trial, you'll need to purchase it via the PlayStation Store.
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