New PlayStation Plus Premium revealed

March 29, 2022

It has been rumoured for months that Sony’s answer to the Xbox Game Pass would be unveiled sometime this year, with speculation that the new pass would be called something along the lines of Project Spartacus. The new update to PlayStation Plus isn’t quite that, but if gamers are looking for a new, premium way to play their video games on their PS console, then read on.

Unveiled by Sony’s official blog, Jim Ryan – the President & CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment – has officially revealed the changes that’ll be coming to PlayStation Plus in June this year. Changes that will see additional games added to the PS Plus service, but one that will see us say goodbye to Sony’s PlayStation Now.

Before the Xbox Game Pass, Sony was seen as ahead of the game with its PS Plus system offering new, refreshing games each month. However, as time as gone on, the cloud streaming provided by PS Now has often paled in comparison to what Microsoft has provided for players both on PC and the Xbox.

Regardless of whether Playstation is openly competing with Game Pass or not, it’s led to a refresh of the PS Plus service. What makes it different is that it now offers 3 different tiers, as listed below.

PlayStation Plus Essential

Offers the exact same service as the previous PS Plus, such as: two monthly downloadable games, exclusive discounts, cloud storage for saved games, online multiplayer access

United States – $9.99 monthly / $24.99 quarterly / $59.99 yearly
Europe – €8.99 monthly / €24.99 quarterly / €59.99 yearly
United Kingdom – £6.99 monthly / £19.99 quarterly / £49.99 yearly
Japan – ¥850 monthly / ¥2,150 quarterly / ¥5,143 yearly

PlayStation Plus Extra

Provides all benefits from the Essential tier
Adds a catalog of up to 400 of the “most enjoyable PS4 and PS5 games – including blockbuster hits from our PlayStation Studios catalog and third-party partners.” Games in the Extra tier are downloadable for play.

United States – $14.99 monthly / $39.99 quarterly / $99.99 yearly
Europe – €13.99 monthly / €39.99 quarterly / €99.99 yearly
United Kingdom – £10.99 monthly / £31.99 quarterly / £83.99 yearly
Japan – ¥1,300 monthly / ¥3,600 quarterly / ¥8,600 yearly

PlayStation Plus Premium

Provides all benefits from the Essential and Extra tier
Adds up to 340 additional games, including: PS3 games available via cloud streaming, a catalog of beloved classic games available in both streaming and download options from the original PlayStation, PS2 and PSP generations
Offers cloud streaming access for original PlayStation, PS2, PSP and PS4 games offered in the Extra and Premium tiers in markets** where PlayStation Now is currently available. Customers can stream games using PS4 and PS5 consoles, and PC.***
Time-limited game trials will also be offered in this tier, so customers can try select games before they buy.