Sony is rumored to be releasing a new PlayStation 5 bundle that includes a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription. Since its initial release in November 2020, Sony has introduced various bundles for the PlayStation 5, often bundled with a game. For instance, gamers have the option to purchase a God of War Ragnarok PS5 bundle, which includes the highly acclaimed game, or a Horizon Forbidden West bundle, which was released earlier. This practice extends beyond first-party games, as customers can also opt for a PS5 bundle featuring Final Fantasy 16. The latest leaked bundle for the PS5 offers users a two-year subscription to PS Plus Premium.
Premium is the highest level of PS Plus membership and offers numerous benefits to subscribers. By subscribing to this tier, users gain access to a vast library of PS5 and PS4 games, including popular first-party titles such as Horizon Forbidden West, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Demon's Souls, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and many more. Additionally, members at this level can also enjoy select PS1, PS2, and PSP games, as well as the ability to stream PS3 games. Furthermore, PS Plus Premium members are given the opportunity to participate in time-limited trials, allowing them to play specific games for a designated number of hours.
It will be intriguing to observe Sony's pricing strategy for this bundle, assuming it is indeed true, given that a year's worth of PS Plus Premium is priced at $119.99. It should be noted that this total does not take into account any potential discounts offered during events like Black Friday or the Days of Play sale, where gamers can purchase PS Plus subscriptions at a lower rate. Adding two years of PS Plus Premium to the overall cost would significantly increase the price, but Sony might also opt to charge less than the combined price of the PS5 console and the subscription.