At a Glance:
- PlayStation’s revamped version will not include the new releases.
- PlayStation Plus will offer hundreds of games like the recent hit “Spider-Man: Miles Morales”.
- PlayStation Plus is priced competitively compared to Microsoft’s Game Pass.
Sony Group has revamped the PlayStation subscription service which is a major step towards entering the same field as Microsoft’s Game Pass. Although, the new subscription is holding back the releases of new games which might affect the enthusiasm of the fans.
The new PlayStation Plus service will include hundreds of games, including the recent hit “Spider-Man: Miles Morales”. The game will be available on a monthly fee basis after the launch in the U.S., Japan, and Europe. The launch is scheduled to take place in June.
Although the service may not include new releases, it will include big-budget titles like ‘God of War’ and ‘Returnal’.
PlayStation line gets a new addition
Jim Ryan, the CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, shared, “There will be more from PlayStation Studios, and all of the major publishers will be represented.”
Sony is popular amongst its console competitors. Even amid the chip shortages, the company managed to deliver 17 million PlayStation 5 units under pressure. It aimed to meet the growth of Netflix-style game subscription services.
What is the revamped PlayStation?
The revamped version of PlayStation combines the current PlayStation Plus with PlayStation Now. PlayStation Plus has around 48 million subscribers and offers online gaming with only a few free games each month. PlayStation Now has 3.2 million users with a vast library of games to download and stream.
PlayStation offers three tiers,
- Monthly- $9.99 to $17.99
- Annually- $59.99 to $119.99
- PlayStation Plus Essential (lowest price tier)
PlayStation + Extra offers access to a catalog of PS4 and PS5 games. With PlayStation + Premium users can explore the library of old titles, cloud streaming in major markets, and time-limited game trials.
