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Sony’s CEO says the company will not aggressively push PS5 sales and will instead focus on monetizing its vast PS Plus user base (over 125 million subscribers) to drive recurring revenue, leveraging digital sales and first-party titles as a PS6 isn’t expected until around 2028.
Halo’s PS5 port sparked backlash by reportedly requiring two PlayStation Plus subscriptions for local split-screen co-op. After backlash, the developer updated FAQs to say offline local co-op only needs a PSN account for each player, not PS Plus; online co-op still requires PS Plus. The episode highlights ongoing confusion over cross-platform account requirements in console ports and has fueled debate about subscription gatekeeping.
Sony says PS Plus Essential prices rise for new subscribers starting May 20, 2026 in select regions: 1-month goes to $10.99/€9.99/£7.99 and 3-month to $27.99/€27.99/£21.99, while the 12-month option stays the same. Current subscribers aren’t affected unless their plan lapses (with Turkey and India exceptions); the full regional scope of the change isn’t clarified.
A Dealabs leak suggests Lords of the Fallen will headline the April 2026 PS Plus Essential lineup, with two additional games to be announced later today.
Push Square previews a busy February lineup for PS5/PS4 and PS Plus, highlighting Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined and Nioh 3 as headliners for 2–8 February, with several other titles such as Carmageddon: Rogue Shift and indie releases hitting PS5, plus new PS Plus Essential games available from 3 February.
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus free games lineup for February 2026: four titles across PS5/PS4—Undisputed, Subnautica: Below Zero, Ultros, and Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown—available Feb 3 to Mar 2 for all PS Plus tiers, with January’s freebies (Need for Speed Unbound, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, Core Keeper) claimable through Feb 2.
The September 2025 PS Plus Essential lineup includes Psychonauts 2, Stardew Valley, and Viewfinder, offering a mix of PS4 and PS5 games, with members encouraged to vote on their satisfaction with the selection.
PS Plus Extra has reintroduced Grand Theft Auto V to its service just five months after its departure, leading to mixed reactions from players. Some are unhappy with the re-release, questioning the value of the PS Plus catalog refresh for November/December 2024, especially since GTA V has been featured multiple times. This follows a similar re-release of Ghostwire: Tokyo, though it was previously part of a different tier. Despite the criticism, GTA V remains a popular title, continuing to sell millions of copies.
Sony's annual Days of Play promotion will begin on June 2 and last for a week, offering discounts on PlayStation games, PS Plus subscriptions, console accessories, and merchandise. The promotion includes a 25% discount on all 12-month PS Plus subscription plans and discounts on physical goods on direct.playstation.com and the PlayStation Gear Store. Exclusive discounts on PlayStation Store games will also be available during the promotion.
According to PS Plus leaker @billbil_kun, Mortal Kombat 1 is reportedly coming to the Nintendo Switch in three different editions. The leaker has been reliable in the past, but it's unclear if the Switch version will be a cloud version. An official announcement is expected soon, potentially at the PlayStation Showcase or June's Summer Games Fest.