PlayStation Plus Free Trial Available in 2025?

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 tailored for PS5 and PS4 users, which is essential for online play. Additionally, it offers various tiers that unlock benefits like a catalog of downloadable games, cloud streaming, and more.

While Sony once provided free trials for new users to its online service, **PlayStation Plus does not currently offer any free trials.**

Can You Get PS Plus For Free in Other Ways?

Although PlayStation Plus does not extend free trials to all users, certain countries or regions may occasionally receive limited-time free trials as per Sony's website. Unfortunately, Sony does not specify *who* these trials are intended for or *when* they will be available, so it's crucial to stay vigilant. PlayStation also hosts free multiplayer events from time to time, which do not require a PS Plus subscription, though these events can be unpredictable.

Sony does offer occasional deals on PlayStation Plus subscriptions, but these are typically **only available for new or expired members**. It would be great if Sony could extend these deals to all members!

What PS Plus Alternatives Have Free Trials?

While there isn't a *direct* replacement for PS Plus, which is necessary for online play on PS5 and PS4, there are alternatives that offer free (or nearly free) trials and provide a catalog of games to stream. However, most of these services require a different console, PC, or mobile device.

1. PC Game Pass (14 Days for $1 - $11.99/month)

Hundreds of games available to play, including Xbox Game Studios titles on day one. It also includes an EA Play subscription and Riot Games benefits.

2. Nintendo Switch Online (7-Day Free Trial) - Starting at $3.99/month

Includes dozens of NES, SNES, and Game Boy games, along with the Nintendo Music app, access to discount game vouchers, retro game controllers, and limited-time games.

3. Amazon Luna+ (7-Day Free Trial) - $9.99/month

Access a catalog of over 100 games, playable up to 1080p/60fps, available on PC, Mac, and mobile devices.

4. Apple Arcade (1-Month Free Trial) - $6.99/month

Access a growing library of over 200 ad-free games, available across all your Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro). You can also share your subscription with up to five family members.

Other services like Ubisoft+ and EA Play offer publisher-specific catalogs of games to stream, but they do not currently provide any free trials.