What happens if you cancel PS Plus?

If you cancel PS Plus, you will lose access to the free games you downloaded through the service, but you will still be able to keep any redeemed PlayStation Plus packs and avatars, and PlayStation Plus discounted purchases. Your cloud saves will also remain intact, and you won’t lose any progress, but you won’t be able to upload new save data to the cloud or pull a save from the cloud until you resubscribe.

Understanding PS Plus Cancellation

When you cancel your PS Plus subscription, it’s essential to understand what happens to your games, saves, and other benefits. Here are some key points to consider:

FAQs

General Questions

1. Do you lose your games if you cancel PS Plus?: Yes, you will lose access to the games you downloaded for free through the service, but you can keep any redeemed packs, avatars, and discounted purchases.
2. Can I play online without PlayStation Plus?: No, most PS4 and PS5 games require a PS Plus subscription for online multiplayer, but some free-to-play games like Fortnite and Apex Legends do not require a subscription.
3. What happens to cloud saves when PS Plus expires?: Your cloud saves will remain intact, and you won’t lose any progress, but you won’t be able to upload new save data to the cloud or pull a save from the cloud until you resubscribe.

Game-Related Questions

4. What happens to downloaded games when PS Now expires?: If your PS Now subscription expires, you will lose access to the games you downloaded, and any DLC and add-on content associated with those games.
5. Do you get your money back after canceling PS Plus?: Yes, you can cancel your PS Plus subscription and receive a refund for the remaining months.
6. Can I save games from PS Plus?: Yes, you can download game saves from your existing cloud storage.

Subscription and Pricing

7. How much does PS Plus cost?: PS Plus Premium costs $18 per month, $50 for three months, or $160 for a full year, while PS Plus Essential costs $9.99 per month, and PS Plus Extra costs $39.99 every three months.
8. Is there a free trial for PS Plus?: No, there is no free trial for PS Plus, but you can cancel your subscription at any time and receive a refund for the remaining months.
9. How long does PS Plus last for?: PS Plus Essential is an ongoing subscription with a recurring fee charged automatically every 12 months.

Game Availability and Compatibility

10. What PS4 games can PS5 not play?: Some PS4 games, such as Afro Samurai 2 and Hitman Go, are not compatible with PS5.
11. What games do not require PS Plus?: Free-to-play games like Fortnite, Apex Legends, and Rocket League do not require a PS Plus subscription.
12. Can I play PS Now games without a subscription?: No, you need an active PS Now subscription to play games through the service.

Refunds and Cancellations

13. How do I get a refund on a preorder from PlayStation Store?: You can request a refund on a preorder item up to 14 days before it releases, as long as you have not started to download the main part of the preorder content.
14. What happens if I don’t renew my PlayStation Plus?: If your PS Plus subscription lapses, you won’t be able to use any add-ons, virtual currency, or other similar consumables you’ve separately purchased for a PS Plus game.
15. How long does PS Plus keep saved game data before it’s deleted?: PS Plus keeps saved game data for at least 6 months before it’s deleted, but even after 6 months, there is no guarantee it will be gone, and you have 90 days to resubscribe before your saves are deleted.