Subscription services are becoming increasingly popular, and the gaming industry is no exception. There are now a number of different services that allow gamers to access a library of games for a monthly fee. However, not all of these services are created equal. For example, PS Plus typically adds older games to its library, while Game Pass adds new games on day one. It seems the company believes this strategy is successful and does not plan to make any changes in the near future. Here are the details…
Sony Plans To Continue Adding Older First-Party Games To PS Plus, Not New Ones
Sony has revealed that it will continue to add older first party PlayStation games to its PS Plus subscription service, rather than releasing them on day one. In a recent interview, Sony’s head of subscriptions, Nick Maguire, said that the company is happy with its current strategy. “Putting games in a bit later in the life cycle has meant that we can reach more customers 12, 18, 24 months after they have released,” he said. “We’re seeing customers still get excited about those games and jumping in. For us, that’s working.”
Maguire did say that Sony is open to changing its strategy in the future, depending on how player habits evolve. “We are constantly working out what the right strategy is moving forward,” he said. “How are player habits going to evolve and how do we make sure the service meets those future habits? No more I can say on that at the moment, but obviously, we are keeping close to it and thinking about the role that Plus can play moving forward.”
The news that Sony will continue to add older first-party games to PS Plus may disappoint some gamers who were hoping for day-one access to new titles. However, it is worth noting that the PS Plus library already includes a huge selection of great games, including many recent hits like God of War, Horizon Forbidden West, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.
In addition, Sony has recently announced that it will be adding a new tier to PS Plus called PS Plus Premium. This tier will include a selection of classic games from previous generations of PlayStation consoles, as well as cloud streaming support for select titles.
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