Unveiling the Game-Changing Update Coming to PS Plus Premium This Month

Highlights

Sony has announced a new feature exclusive to PS Plus Premium subscribers: PS5 Cloud Streaming.

At launch, PS Plus Premium subscribers will have the exclusive ability to stream prominent PS5 games and their chosen digital games, which helps save storage capacity. Please note that a reliable internet connection is essential.

There is a potential for this feature to expand to other platforms in the future.

Sony has made an official announcement introducing a new feature exclusively for PlayStation Plus subscribers who are part of the PS Plus Premium tier. While PS Plus Premium is the highest-priced tier of PlayStation Plus, it offers significant value to its users. Subscribers with a PS Plus Premium membership can enjoy access to all the content available in the PS Plus Essential and Extra tiers, along with the addition of classic games from the PS1, PS2, PSP, and PS3 libraries.

For avid gamers seeking access to classic games, opting for the PS Plus Premium membership would be ideal. However, those who are content with PS4/PS5 games and the monthly free PS Plus games may not find it appealing. In order to entice more gamers to upgrade to PS Plus Premium, Sony has introduced a brand-new exclusive feature for subscribers, known as PS5 Cloud Streaming.

What is the PS5 Cloud Streaming Release Date?

PS5 Cloud Streaming will roll out in Japan starting October 17, followed by Europe on October 23, and finally North America on October 30. This exciting feature will be exclusively available to PS Plus Premium subscribers, allowing them to stream a wide range of popular PS5 games from both the PS Plus Extra catalog and their personal collection of digital games.

With the introduction of PS5 Cloud Streaming, gamers can now stream Game Trials as well, eliminating the need to download entire games and ultimately saving valuable storage space. Additionally, being able to stream games directly from their digital library provides an efficient solution for conserving storage capacity. However, it is important to note that a robust Internet connection is imperative in order to fully maximize the benefits of PS5 Cloud Streaming.

Japan: October 17

Europe: October 23

North America: October 30

Sony has revealed more details about PS5 Cloud Streaming. The feature allows players to stream DLC for compatible games and offers the option to play in up to 4K resolution, depending on the game. PS5 Cloud Streaming includes screenshots, video captures, enhanced audio features, and more, providing an authentic PS5 gaming experience for those with suitable Internet connections.

Sony has announced that cloud streaming will initially be available exclusively on PS5. However, this opens up the possibility of the feature eventually expanding to other platforms. It is uncertain whether Sony will introduce cloud streaming to its older PS4 console or explore integration with PC or mobile platforms, as Microsoft has with its own cloud streaming efforts. At present, only PS Plus Premium subscribers can use the cloud streaming feature on PS5.