What happens if you cancel PlayStation Plus before it expires?

If you cancel PlayStation Plus before it expires, you will continue to have access to all of your PS Plus subscription benefits until the end of any previously purchased subscription payment period. This means that you won’t lose access to free games, online multiplayer, or other benefits until your current subscription period ends, after which the service will terminate and you will no longer be able to access these benefits.

Understanding PS Plus Cancellation

Benefits and Limitations

To understand what happens when you cancel PS Plus, it’s essential to know what benefits you’ll lose and what you can still access.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. Can I cancel PS Plus early?: Yes, you can cancel PlayStation Plus at any time, but unless you cancel within the 14-day cancellation period, you will not receive a refund, and the service will continue until the date the next payment is due.
2. Can you still play games if you cancel PS Plus?: Games you get from PlayStation Plus are yours to keep for the duration of your subscription, but if you cancel, you will lose access to these games, although they will still be downloaded to your system.
3. How do I keep my PS Plus games forever?: Unfortunately, PS Plus Extra and Premium Games are not yours forever, but if you fall in love with a game, you can buy it and keep playing, and your saved data will still be safe.

Subscription Management

4. Can you cancel PlayStation Plus after a free trial?: Yes, you can cancel PlayStation Plus after a free trial, and the subscription will be activated each time you sign up, with the payment dates for each subscription found in the Subscriptions Management section of Account Management.
5. What happens to your games when PS Plus expires or is canceled?: When your PS Plus subscription expires or is canceled, you will lose access to monthly games, titles from the PS Plus collection, and games from the catalog across Essential, Extra, and Premium memberships.

Comparison with Other Services

6. What happens if you cancel PlayStation Now?: If your PS Now subscription ends, you’ll lose access to all PS Now games unless you purchase them separately or reactivate your subscription.
7. What is the difference between PlayStation Now and Plus?: The main reasons to get PlayStation Plus are online multiplayer and access to two free games per month, while the main reason to get PS Now is to have an extra library with hundreds of streamable games.

Access and Availability

8. Can you get PlayStation Plus for free?: If available in your country or region, you may experience PlayStation Plus benefits free of charge by selecting a limited free trial offer.
9. How long are PS Plus free games good for?: PS Plus free games are available for as long as you have an active subscription, and while new games are added every month, you can continue to play the games you’ve already downloaded as long as your subscription remains active.

Purchases and Refunds

10. Do I get to keep PS Plus monthly games?: Any PS Plus games you select and play will remain on your account for the duration of your subscription, but once your subscription is up, all your PS Plus games will be restricted unless you’ve bought the game in question.
11. Can you cancel a purchase on PS Plus?: To cancel a purchase on PS Plus, you can navigate to the PlayStation Support page, tap on PS Store & Refunds > Refunds > Requesting a PS Store refund, and choose the appropriate option for your purchase type.

Gaming Experience

12. What happens if your PS Plus expires mid-game?: If your PS Plus membership expires or the content leaves the service, you’ll also lose access to the DLC and add-on content associated with that game, but you can regain access by resubscribing to the service or purchasing the title.
13. Do I lose my cloud saves if I cancel PS Plus?: No, you won’t lose your cloud saves if you cancel PS Plus, as save files are locked to the PSN profile they were created with.

Renewal and Expiration

14. Can you renew PS Plus before it expires?: Yes, you can renew PS Plus before it expires, and if you buy a new subscription before your existing one ends, it won’t kick in until your current membership expires.
15. How long is the PlayStation Plus free trial?: New subscribers can get a free 7-day trial of PlayStation Plus Premium, which allows them to experience the benefits of PS Plus before committing to a subscription.