PlayStation Plus Free Trial: Available in 2025?

Originally launched as a free service to rival Xbox Live back in 2010, PlayStation Plus has undergone a significant evolution from its inception. Today's version of PlayStation Plus is a subscription-based service tailored for PS5 and PS4 users, essential for online play. It's not just about connectivity, though; the service now boasts additional tiers that enhance your gaming experience with offerings like a catalog of downloadable games, cloud streaming, and more.

Sony used to entice new users with free trials for their online service, but currently, **PlayStation Plus does not offer any free trials** to its users.

Can You Get PS Plus For Free in Other Ways?

While PlayStation Plus does not extend free trials to everyone, there are occasional opportunities in certain countries or regions for limited-time free trials, as mentioned on Sony's website. However, Sony keeps the details of *who* these trials are available to and *when* they're offered under wraps, so staying alert is key. PlayStation also runs free multiplayer events from time to time, allowing you to play without a PS Plus subscription, though these are unpredictable in nature.

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

What PS Plus Alternatives Have Free Trials?

While there isn't a direct alternative to PS Plus, as it's required for online play on PS5 and PS4, there are other services that provide free (or nearly free) trials with a catalog of games to stream. Note that these alternatives usually require a different console, PC, or mobile device.

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

Microsoft's PC Game Pass offers a 14-day trial for just $1, providing access to hundreds of games, day-one play for Xbox Game Studios titles, and includes an EA Play subscription along with Riot Games benefits.

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

Nintendo Switch Online provides a 7-day free trial, giving you access to dozens of NES, SNES, and Game Boy games, the Nintendo Music app, discount game vouchers, retro game controllers, and limited-time games.

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

Amazon Luna+ offers a 7-day free trial and a catalog of over 100 games to play at up to 1080p/60fps, available on PC, Mac, and mobile devices.

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

Apple Arcade comes with a 1-month free trial, granting access to a growing library of over 200 ad-free games. This service is available across all Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro, and can be shared with up to five family members.

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