How Much Does PlayStation Plus Cost in the UK?
PlayStation Plus starts at £6.99 per month for Essential and goes up to £13.49 for Premium. The service is required for online multiplayer on PlayStation consoles. According to Sony, PlayStation Plus has over 47 million subscribers globally.
| Plan | Monthly | Quarterly | Annual | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | £6.99 | £19.99 | £49.99 | Online multiplayer, 2 monthly games, cloud saves |
| Extra | £10.99 | £31.99 | £83.99 | Essential + 400+ downloadable games catalogue |
| Premium | £13.49 | £39.99 | £99.99 | Extra + classics, trials, cloud streaming |
Annual plans save approximately 40% compared to monthly billing. Essential is required for any online multiplayer gaming. Extra adds a Game Pass-style game catalogue. Premium adds retro PlayStation classics and game trials.
Compare all options on our UK Gaming subscriptions page.
Does PlayStation Plus Auto-Renew?
Yes, PS Plus auto-renews at the end of each billing cycle. Sony charges your PSN wallet or payment method on file. Check your subscription in PS5 Settings > Users and Accounts > Subscriptions.
How to Cancel PlayStation Plus in the UK
- On PS5: Settings > Users and Accounts > Subscriptions > PlayStation Plus > Cancel
- On web: Go to store.playstation.com > Subscription Management > Cancel
- Confirm — access continues until end of billing period
Your monthly games remain in your library but become unplayable without an active subscription. If you resubscribe, they become playable again.
See also our guides to Xbox Game Pass UK subscription and Nintendo Switch Online UK subscription.
Is PlayStation Plus Worth It in 2026?
Essential is effectively mandatory for PS5 online gaming. Extra provides strong value with 400+ games. Premium is niche — mainly for retro gaming and game trials.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Required for online multiplayer (Essential) | Essential feels like a mandatory tax on online play |
| 2 free games monthly (often AAA titles) | No day-one first-party releases (unlike Game Pass) |
| Extra catalogue has 400+ games | Annual pricing is the only good value option |
| Cloud saves protect your progress | Monthly games disappear if you unsubscribe |
| Annual plan is good value at £49.99/year | Premium's retro/streaming features are niche |
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at £14.99/month includes day-one releases — something PS Plus does not offer. PS Plus Essential at £49.99/year is the minimum for PlayStation online gaming.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does PlayStation Plus cost per month?
PS Plus Essential costs £6.99/month, Extra £10.99/month, Premium £13.49/month. Annual plans are significantly cheaper: Essential £49.99/year, Extra £83.99/year, Premium £99.99/year.
Do I need PS Plus to play online?
Yes. PlayStation Plus Essential (or higher) is required for online multiplayer on PS5 and PS4. Free-to-play games like Fortnite and Warzone are exceptions — they work without PS Plus.
What happens to my games if I cancel PS Plus?
Monthly games claimed through PS Plus become unplayable but stay in your library. If you resubscribe, they become playable again. Games purchased at PS Plus discounts remain yours permanently.
How do I cancel PlayStation Plus?
On PS5: Settings > Users and Accounts > Subscriptions > Cancel. On web: store.playstation.com > Subscription Management > Cancel. Access continues until your billing period ends. Use Prunely to set a reminder.
Is PS Plus Extra worth it over Essential?
Extra adds 400+ downloadable games for £4/month more (or £34/year more annually). If you play 2-3 games from the catalogue per year, the savings over buying them individually make Extra worthwhile.