What is happening to PS Plus?

PlayStation confirms it will no longer offer the PS Plus Collection after May 9, 2023. This collection of games was a benefit for subscribers who had a PS5 since its launch in November 2020. Two and a half years later, the company will cease its availability to new players.

What happened to PS Plus subscription?

PlayStation Plus, minus a few other games. Sony has confirmed that the PS Plus Collection will be discontinued in May, bringing an end to the free library of games that were offered as an extra to PlayStation Plus subscribers on PS5.

What replaced PlayStation Plus?

PS Now is mainly a cloud-based service much like Netflix or Spotify, but for gaming. It hosts a wide collection of PS2, PS3 and PS4 titles (more than 700 games are available). You can access them at your leisure, all through a PS Now app on your PlayStation 4 or PS5.

What is PS Plus February 2023?

Sony announced that some major titles are coming to PS Plus Extra and Premium in February 2023, confirming that Horizon Forbidden West, Scarlet Nexus, Tekken 7, The Legend of Dragoon, Borderlands 3, and more will be available to users in these tiers.

Will PS Plus Extra be updated?

Sony has officially announced which games are coming to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium in March 2023. Subscribers can look forward to another glut of PS5 and PS4 titles, as well as three classics.

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What games are coming to PS Plus in 2023?

Sony added some noteworthy games to PS Plus Extra in March 2023 including Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, Immortals Fenyx Rising, Street Fighter 5 Championship Edition, and Tchia as a day one release.

Is PS Plus getting removed?

The PlayStation Plus Collection is set to close, although players can still claim future access while it's live.

Is PlayStation being discontinued?

Nearly ten years after the launch of the PlayStation 4 - which kicked off the eighth generation of consoles - Sony could finally saying goodbye.

Why did PS Plus lose subscribers?

Sony's CFO Hiroki Totoki told VGC there were a few factors contributing to the decrease in PS Plus membership numbers. He blames the lack of marketing for the revamped PS Plus, with new tiers tailored to each subscriber's budget.

How long PlayStation Plus left?

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.

Is PS4 shutting down in 2023?

As a result, Sony plans to continue supporting the PlayStation 4, right, until 2025.

Is a PS4 worth it in 2023?

So while the PS4 might almost be a decade old at this point, if you're able to snag it for cheap, it might actually be very well worth it. The PS4 and PS4 Slim, still great in 2023, 10 years later.

Is the PS4 discontinued 2023?

Its successor, the PlayStation 5, was released in November 2020, with Sony discontinuing in Japan all PlayStation 4 models except the Slim version in January 2021, with it still being produced in Western markets following their statement of 3-year support of PS4.

Which PS Plus games are permanent?

Only if the game is a “free monthly game”, you will not be able to play it once your subscription ends. All other games bought on the PS store (whether at full price or discount or extra ps-plus discount), are yours to keep as long as you login with the same PS ID.

How much does PS Plus cost?

At $10 per month, $25 for three months or $60 for the year, PlayStation Plus Essential is basically no different than the previous PS Plus subscription. It offers all the same features, including access to online play, two monthly games for free, cloud storage and exclusive discounts at the PlayStation Store.

Can we get old PS Plus games?

Can you go back and get past months' free PS Plus games? Unfortunately, unless you added the game to your library during the month it was featured, it's not possible to go back and get the free PS Plus game. Sony limits access to previous months' games to incentivize users to remain subscribed.

Is Sony getting rid of PS4?

With the PlayStation 5 still hard to find at retail amid worldwide semiconductor shortages, Sony has canceled plans to discontinue the PS4, extending the system's life through 2022.

Which PS4 is not discontinued?

Only one base PlayStation 4 model will continue. Stock of every PS4 and PS4 Pro, apart from the standard Jet Black slim console, will not be replenished when retailers sell out. Sony will, quite rightly, concentrate on production of the PlayStation 5 instead.

Will they ever stop making PS4 games?

Sony refuses to "forget millions of active players" on the PlayStation 4 and has vouched for the future of the console, with potential new games in the works already.

What is the lifespan of a PS4?

The average lifespan of a video game console is around six years.

Is it too late to buy a PS4?

It's never too late to enjoy this short life.

If you want to buy a PS4, go ahead and buy it. It supports all games that Sony released over the year. Some games would be laggy and buggy, like Cyberpunk 2077, but what matters most is the game you want to play is there for you to enjoy.

Am I too old to play PS4?

Am I too old to play PS4? There isn't an age limit.

What game is PS4 shutting down?

A PlayStation console exclusive game once available on both PS4 and PS5 is officially shutting down as of today. PlayStation console exclusive game Babylon's Fall is officially shutting down at 11pm PT on February 27.

Will PS4 ever be available?

New PS4s are now available to buy from the official PlayStation Direct store. You have the option of buying the console by itself or getting it in a bundle with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. These are full price, but still considerably cheaper than a PS5.

Will PlayStation Plus collection stay forever?

The PS Plus Collection expires on May 9, 2023. The benefit is still available to new PS5 players so those who've just picked up the current-gen console, thanks to its increased availability, should make sure to claim all of the above games as soon as possible.