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Can I play PlayStation online for free?

For the majority of games that you have purchased on disc or downloaded from PlayStation Store, you need a PlayStation Plus membership plan to play online. Most free to play games such as Fortnite, Apex Legends and Call of Duty Warzone do not require a membership.
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Can I play online PS4 for free?

A PlayStation Plus tier is a requirement for PS4 and PS5 gamers to play each other online. Only some free-to-play games are exempt - the vast majority will only give you access to online multiplayer if you have an active PS Plus subscription.
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Is there a fee for PlayStation online?

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PlayStation Plus Essential is an ongoing subscription with a recurring fee of $9.99 charged automatically every month. Expand this section for further details. If your PSN wallet doesn't have enough funds the subscription fee will be automatically funded from your default payment method.
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What games can I play online for free on PlayStation?

The best free-to-play games on PS4 and PS5
  • Call of Duty: Warzone. What is it? Battle royale, Call of Duty style. ...
  • Paladins. What is it? Join nine other players in a range of tightly designed combat arenas for a first-person, team-based showdown. ...
  • Rumbleverse. What is it? ...
  • Warframe. What is it?
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Why did PlayStation remove free online?

Why did PlayStation remove free online? Shuhei Yoshida says due to "large investment of resources" for online play, keeping service free would have been "absurd." Sony has explained why a PlayStation Plus subscription will be required to play PlayStation 4 titles online.
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PS4: How to Play Online Multiplayer For FREE Without PlayStation Plus Tutorial! (2021)

Am I still paying for PlayStation Plus?

Go to Settings > Users and Accounts. Select Account > Payment and Subscriptions > Subscriptions. You see a list of the subscription services you are currently subscribed to. Select a subscription to check the expiry date or to cancel the subscription.
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Is PS Plus no longer required to play online?

Do you have to buy PlayStation Plus to play online? Yes, unless you're playing a Free to Play game such as Rocket League or WarFrame. Free to Play games do not require PS Plus for online play.
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How much does PS Plus cost?

PlayStation Plus Premium

Price: $17.99 per month, $49.99 per quarter, or $119.99 per year. Features: All the benefits of PlayStation Plus Essential and Extra. Game Trials: You can demo games, such as Cyberpunk 2077 or Horizon Forbidden West, for a few hours before you buy them.
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How do I avoid paying for PS Plus?

Go to Settings > Users and Accounts. Select Account > Payment and Subscriptions > Subscriptions.
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How to cancel a PlayStation subscription online
  1. Sign in to Account Management.
  2. Select Subscription from the menu on the left of the screen.
  3. Select Cancel Subscription next to the subscription you would like to cancel.
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Did PlayStation get rid of free PS Plus?

The PlayStation Plus Collection is set to close, although players can still claim future access while it's live.
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Is PS Plus a good idea?

It's a great way to play some of your favorite older games without taking up any extra space on your console. The PlayStation Plus Premium lets you download classic PlayStation, PS2, and PSP games on your PS4 or PS5 console. With that many download options, you might want to consider getting an extra SSD for your PS5.
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What do I lose if I cancel PlayStation Plus?

Once your PlayStation Plus subscription ends you will lose access to all PlayStation Plus benefits such as monthly games, online storage and online multiplayer.
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What's the difference between PlayStation Plus and PlayStation subscription?

PS Plus is required to play many multiplayer games online, and subscribers get access to new games each month (usually two) at no extra cost.
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What is the point of getting PlayStation Plus?

With a PlayStation Plus Premium membership, you can choose to stream a wide selection of titles from the Classics Catalog and many PS4 games from the Game Catalog direct to your PS4 or PS5 console or PC without the waiting time or HDD space needed to download games.
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What is the purpose of having PlayStation Plus?

PlayStation®Plus is a subscription service. As a PlayStation®Plus member, you'll be able to play select content, join your Friends in multiplayer games, and enjoy other special features. You can also automatically back up saved data for games to online storage.
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What does PlayStation Plus entitle you to?

PlayStation Plus Premium members can choose to stream any PS4 game from the Games Catalogue and any game from the Classics Catalogue on PS4 and PS5 consoles. PS4 games from the Games Catalogue and the entire Classics Catalogue can be streamed on PC.
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Is PlayStation extra or premium worth it?

If you want an instant library of modern games, but don't care much about the classics, PlayStation Plus Extra is probably the way to go. On the other hand, if you want to explore a much bigger chunk of Sony's back catalog, it's probably worth investing in PlayStation Plus Premium.
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How long does PS Plus last for?

PlayStation Plus Essential: 12 Month Subscription.
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Which games will leave PS Plus?

Games Leaving PS Plus Extra/Premium In April 2023
  • Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4.
  • Gabbuchi.
  • 2Dark.
  • The Wonderful 101 Remastered.
  • Croixleur Sigma.
  • Marvel Puzzle Quest: Dark Reign.
  • The Caligula Effect: Overdose.
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What all games are being removed from PS Plus?

The games are Danger Zone, Dungeons 2, Ghost of a Tale, Monster Energy Supercross - The Official Videogame 5, Override 2: Super Mech League, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, Velocibox, Victor Vran Overkill Edition, and WWE 2K22.
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How many games will PS Plus have?

This is the list of monthly games available to PlayStation Plus/ PlayStation Essential members in North America. In July of 2022 PlayStation Plus became PlayStation Essential. There are currently 760 games on this list, excluding 22 repeats.
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How much is PlayStation Plus extra a month?

PlayStation Plus Extra is an ongoing subscription with a recurring fee of $14.99 charged automatically every month. Expand this section for further details.
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Can you share PlayStation Plus?

Can I share PlayStation Plus with a friend on another console? No. You can only share your games and PlayStation Plus benefits with accounts on one PS5 console with Console Sharing and Offline Play activated and your primary PS4 console.
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Is PlayStation better than Xbox?

The next thing you want to consider is which games you'll want to play. If you're into more fast-paced, action-packed games, you're probably going to want to go with the Xbox One. If you're more into slower-paced games like adventure or puzzle games, then the PlayStation 4 might be for you.
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Can you cancel PS Plus after paying?

You can cancel your purchase of a subscription service and request a refund within 14 days from the initial transaction date, even after you start using the subscription.
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