It was back in 2010 that Sony first unveiled its PlayStation Plus subscription service, which would allow PlayStation users to pay a monthly or annual fee in order to access a large library of games at no extra cost. Not only would the service provide day-one releases, but each month would also welcome a brand-new handful of games, ranging from underrated indie titles to AAA releases.
As with everything else, over the years, the PlayStation Plus membership fee has increased, with members currently expected to pay $79.99 p/a for the Essential tier, as well as $134.99 for Extra, and $159.99 for Premium.
However, a recent announcement from Sony reveals that the PlayStation Plus subscription service is set to face major changes, with the plan being to “explore new ways” to deliver to users across major territories such as the U.K., U.S., and Japan.
Whilst the next monthly games are set to be added as normal to the service on 16 June, those in the aforementioned locations will now see that only select titles will be added on that day. Put simply, instead of dumping a handful of games on the same day, they will now be spread out across the month, and we can only assume that this is to have people keep coming back to the service, as opposed to browsing on day one, and picking and choosing what they like.
As such, the upcoming schedule is as follows:
10th June –
- Sonic X Shadow Generations
16th June –
- Final Fantasy 16
- Gitaroo Man
23rd June –
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance
- Life is Strange: Double Exposure
30th June –
- Farming Simulator 25
- Blades of Fire
- Black Desert
There are both pros and cons to this new scheme, as although players will be able to access Sonic X Shadow Generations sooner than those in other regions, they will have to wait longer for titles such as Blades of Fire and Black Desert. However, we can only assume that Sony knows what it is doing, and if not, this brand-new format can always be rolled back, especially as it is only available in certain regions.
With many PlayStation users relying on PlayStation Plus to help them access games that would otherwise cost upwards of $60, any improvements would be much appreciated, as long as it does not include yet another price hike. In the meantime, June is shaping up to be another incredible month for the service, with Final Fantasy 16 standing out amongst the rest.
- Brand
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Sony
- Original Release Date
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June 29, 2010
- Original MSRP (USD)
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$59.99 (Essential), $99.99 (Extra), $119.99 (Premium) – Per Year
- App Store
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PlayStation Store