PlayStation Plus comes in three tiers, and they’re easy to mix up. Here’s what each one gives you.
Essential
The base tier: online multiplayer, a few monthly games to keep, cloud saves, and store discounts.
Enough if you mainly want online play.
Extra
Everything in Essential plus a catalog of hundreds of PS4 and PS5 games to download and play.
Best value for players who want lots of games.
Premium
Everything in Extra plus classic-era games and time-limited game trials.
For fans who want the deepest library and retro titles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do higher tiers include lower ones?
Yes — Extra includes Essential, Premium includes Extra.
Which tier for online play?
Essential covers online multiplayer.
Which has the most games?
Premium, followed by Extra.
The three PS Plus tiers
Essential covers online multiplayer, monthly games, and cloud saves. Extra adds a large catalogue of downloadable games. Premium (Deluxe in some regions) adds classic titles, game trials, and cloud streaming.
Each higher tier includes everything in the tier below it, so you only pay more for the extra catalogue and features.
Upgrading and stacking
You can upgrade tiers at any time, and PS Plus codes add membership time to your account. Redeem a code in the PlayStation Store, and the time stacks on your existing membership.
Buying a longer code before a price change is a common way to lock in a lower rate.
Do higher tiers include the lower ones?
Yes — Extra includes Essential, and Premium includes both.
Does a PS Plus code stack?
Yes, redeemed time is added to your current membership.
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