Originally launched as a free service to rival Xbox Live in 2010, PlayStation Plus has evolved significantly since its inception. The current version of PlayStation Plus is a subscription-based service for PS5 and PS4 users, which is essential for online play. It also offers additional tiers that provide benefits such as a catalog of downloadable games, cloud streaming, and more.
While Sony previously offered free trials for new users to its online service, **PlayStation Plus does not currently offer any free trials.**
Although PlayStation Plus doesn't offer free trials to everyone, certain countries or regions may occasionally have access to a limited-time free trial, as indicated on Sony's website. Unfortunately, Sony doesn't disclose exactly *who* these free trials are for or *when* they are available, so you'll need to stay vigilant. PlayStation also occasionally hosts free multiplayer events that don't require a PS Plus subscription, though these events are often unpredictable.
PlayStation *does* offer occasional deals on PlayStation Plus subscriptions; however, these are often **only available for new or expired members**. It would be great if Sony could extend these offers to all members!
There isn't a *direct* replacement for PS Plus, as it's required for online play on PS5 and PS4, but there are some alternatives with free (or nearly free) trials that offer a catalog of games to stream. However, most of these alternatives require a different console, a PC, or a mobile device to use the service.
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**Microsoft PC Game Pass**
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7 Days Free
**Nintendo Switch Online**
See it at Nintendo
7 Days Free
**Amazon Luna+**
See it at Amazon
1 Month Free
**Apple Arcade**
See it at Apple
Other services like Ubisoft+ and EA Play feature publisher-specific catalogs of games to stream, but they don't currently offer any free trials.
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