How to Cancel PlayStation Plus Subscription on PS5/PC/Phone

Why do some PlayStation Plus subscribers threaten to cancel their plan? PlayStation Plus is a great subscription service. It can make PlayStation players access online multiplayer games, free monthly games, and exclusive discounts. However, some players may find that it no longer suits their needs.

It may be owing to cost, quality, or cloud service, etc. If you are looking to cancel PlayStation Plus subscription on your PS4, PS5, or the PlayStation website, this guide will show you the how-to guide. Check the steps below right now!

Benefits and Price of PlayStation Plus

If you subscribe to PlayStation Plus, you can benefit from the following aspects. You can enjoy:

• Online multiplayer access to games like GTA, Call of Duty, and FIFA.
• 2-3 free monthly games to download.
• Exclusive and special discounts on PlayStation Store purchases.
• Up to 100GB of cloud storage for game data.
• Access to a large library of PS4/PS5 and classic games.
• Trials to full versions of select games before purchasing.

How much does PlayStation Plus cost at present? PlayStation Plus has three plans now: Essential/Extra/Premium. Here’s a simple list:

• PlayStation Plus Essential: $79.99 per year; $24.99 per three months; $9.99 per month.
• PlayStation Plus Extra: $134.99 per year; $39.99 per three months; $14.99 per month.
• PlayStation Plus Premium: $159.99 per year; $49.99 per three months; $17.99 per month.

If you want to know more details about PlayStation Plus’s price and benefits, you can visit PlayStation’s official website (https://www.playstation.com/).

How do you think of PlayStation Plus’s price? If the price is the major reason for your PlayStation Plus cancellation, the following steps will show you how to unsubscribe in detail.

How to Cancel PlayStation Plus Subscription

If you have decided to leave PlayStation Plus with second thoughts, you can cancel PlayStation Plus through your PS5 console, PS console, online PlayStation Store, and the PlayStation App.

How to Cancel PlayStation Plus on PS5

If you are playing games on the PlayStation 5 system, follow the below steps:

Step 1. Power on your PS5 and sign in to your PlayStation Network (PSN) account.

Step 2. On the home page, click on the gear icon at the top-right corner and go to the Settings menu.

Step 3. In the Settings menu, select “Users and Accounts”.

Step 4. In the new setting menu, choose “Account>Payment and Subscriptions”. Here, you can manage your PlayStation Plus subscription.

Step 5. Tap on “Subscriptions” and then choose “PlayStation Plus”.

Step 6. From the three options, click “Cancel Subscription” and follow the on-screen instructions to confirm. Done.

How to Cancel PlayStation Plus on PS4

Cancelling PlayStation Plus on PS4 is slightly different from canceling on PS5. Follow the below steps:

• Open your PS4 and log in to your PSN account.
• In the home screen, tap on the Settings icon and go to the Settings menu.
• Navigate to “Account Management>Account Information>Subscription>PlayStation Plus”. Then, select “Cancel Subscription”.
• Confirm the cancellation.

How to Cancel PlayStation Plus on a PC

If you don’t have your PlayStation console around you, you can cancel PlayStation Plus on your PC. Here’s how to:

• Open a web browser on your computer, such as Google Chrome.
• Visit PlayStation Store website (https://store.playstation.com/).
• Log in to your PSN account with Plus subscription.
• After logging in, click on your profile icon at the top-right corner.
• Go to “Subscription Management>PlayStation Plus”.
• In the cancellation page, click on “Cancel Subscription”.
• Follow the pop-up prompts to confirm the cancellation action.

How to Cancel PlayStation Plus on Phone

If you read here and don’t have a PS device and a PC, PlayStation also allows you to cancel your subscription via the PlayStation app.

How to cancel PlayStation Plus on App:

• You can download the PlayStation App to your phone from its official website (https://www.playstation.com/en-us/playstation-app/) or Apple App Store/Google Play Store.
• Open the PlayStation app on your phone.
• Log in to your PSN account with a subscription.
• Click on your profile icon and navigate to “Payment and Subscriptions>Subscriptions>PlayStation Plus”.
• Choose “Cancel Subscription” and confirm your cancellation process.
• Done.

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What Happens to Your Game After PlayStation Plus Canceling?

In short, free games and member-exclusive content will be invalid, but games you purchased yourself will not be affected. If you cancel your PlayStation Plus subscription, here’s how games are handled:

• Free monthly games: You can’t play these free games, but won’t lose them. If you resubscribe, you can play.
• Purchased games: You can continue to play even if they were purchased with a membership discount.
• Game catalog and classic games: You don’t have access to this catalog anymore and need to resubscribe to play.
• Cloud saves: If you cancel your membership, your game data can be retained for 6 months. Then, it may be deleted after that, it is recommended to back up in advance. (Nevertheless, some users experience more saved time.)

FAQs – Cancel PlayStation Plus

Q1. Can I get a refund for PlayStation Plus?

Sony has a refund policy for PlayStation Plus, but it is limited. You can request a refund within 14 days of purchase, but if you have used the service during this period, Sony may deduct a portion of your refund based on usage.

Q2. Can I resubscribe to PlayStation Plus after canceling?

Yes! You can resubscribe anytime by visiting the PlayStation Store and purchasing a new PlayStation Plus subscription.

Q3. Will my PlayStation Plus benefits stop immediately after cancellation?

No, you will retain all PlayStation Plus benefits until the end of your current billing cycle.

Bottom Line

This article mainly shows you how to cancel PlayStation Plus on PS4/PS5/PC/Phone. If you don’t have a PlayStation device and PC, canceling on your phone is very simple.