Top 5 things you need to know about the new PlayStation Plus price increase and game drop
- The cost is going up again: Starting this month, annual subscriptions for PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium have increased by between 20% and 35% depending on your region, making it one of the most expensive gaming services on the market.
- A major classic game is leaving the catalog: Sony has confirmed that Red Dead Redemption 2 will be removed from the Extra and Premium tiers on January 30, 2024, sparking a rush to finish the open-world western.
- You can still stack your subscription: If you’re a current member, Sony allows you to extend your plan at the old price before the increase kicks in, which has led to a surge in year-long pre-paid card sales.
- A new day-one exclusive is dropping: Despite the price hike, PlayStation Plus Extra is getting a surprise launch of the highly anticipated indie title Salt and Sacrifice, available to download on release day without an extra fee.
- The free monthly games are getting smaller: Starting February, the lineup for Essential tier members will feature three indie titles instead of the usual AAA offerings, leading to fan backlash