With a three tier system that is set to include games for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in addition to backwards compatible titles for PS2, and original PlayStation titles arriving as part of the premium package. Seen by many as Sony's answer to Xbox Game Pass, the new PlayStation Plus is set to launch in June.

The existing service will remain as is, renamed to PlayStation Plus Essential, with the big change coming with PlayStation Plus Extra. Here up to 400 games for PS4 and PS5 will be offered as part of a downloadable library. Covering both first and third-party titles, Sony has confirmed that Death Stranding, God of War, Marvel’s Spider-Man, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Mortal Kombat 11, and Returnal will be included.

"We’re working closely with our imaginative developers from PlayStation Studios and third-party partners to include some of the best gaming experiences available with a library that will be regularly refreshed," confirms Jim Ryan, President & CEO, Sony Interactive Entertainment. "The newly enhanced PlayStation Plus will enable our fans to discover and engage with more content than ever before, and deepen their connection with the PlayStation community through shared experiences."

That said first-party titles arriving on day one ala Xbox Game Pass is not currently planned.

Here's the breakdown of the new tiers.

PlayStation Plus Essential

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Provides the same benefits that PlayStation Plus members are getting today, such as:

• Two monthly downloadable games
  
• Exclusive discounts
  
• Cloud storage for saved games
  
• Online multiplayer access

There are no changes for existing PlayStation Plus members in this tier. Price for PlayStation Plus Essential remains the same as the current price for PlayStation Plus. $9.99 (USD) per month / $59.99 (USD) annually.

PlayStation Plus Extra

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Provides all the benefits from the Essential tier

Adds a catalog of up to 400 of the most enjoyable PS4 and PS5 games – including blockbuster hits from our PlayStation Studios catalog and third-party partners. Games in the Extra tier are downloadable for play.

Price increases to $14.99 (USD) per month / $99.99 annually.

PlayStation Plus Premium or PlayStation Plus Deluxe (Australia)

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Provides all the benefits from Essential and Extra tiers

Adds up to 340 additional games, including:

• PS3 games available via cloud streaming
  
• A catalog of beloved classic games available in both streaming and download options from the original PlayStation, PS2 and PSP generations

Offers cloud streaming access for original PlayStation, PS2, PSP and PS4 games offered in the Extra and Premium tiers in markets where PlayStation Now is currently available. Customers can stream games using PS4 and PS5 consoles, and PC.

Time-limited game trials will also be offered in this tier, so customers can try select games before they buy.

Price increases to $17.99 (USD) per month / $119.99 annually

PlayStation Plus Deluxe (Australia and other Select Markets) will be offered at a lower price compared to Premium where cloud streaming is unavailable, including the catalog of classic games from the original PlayStation, PS2 and PSP generations to download and play, along with time-limited game trials.

Sony plans to roll out the new PlayStation Plus to most PlayStation Network territories by the end of the first half of 2022.