Sony has announced that, starting this month, PlayStation Plus Premium members will now have access to PS5 cloud streaming. This includes supported PS5 titles in the Game Catalog, Game Trials, and purchases from the PS Store.
Game Selection for PS5 Cloud Streaming
The PS5 cloud streaming service is exclusively available on the PS5 console. With a PlayStation Plus Premium membership, players can stream PS5 games without the need for downloads.
Sony plans to offer a growing library of PS5 games for streaming, including popular titles like Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Horizon Forbidden West, Ghost of Tsushima, Mortal Kombat 11, and Saints Row IV from the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog.
Additionally, there will be Game Trials for PS5 games like Hogwarts Legacy, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and The Calisto Protocol. PS5 digital titles owned by PlayStation Plus Premium members, such as Resident Evil 4, Dead Island 2, Genshin Impact, Fall Guys, and Fortnite, will also be available for streaming.
Additional Features
- PlayStation Plus Premium members will enjoy several benefits, including:
- Access to downloadable content and in-game purchases for PS5 game streaming.
- Multiple resolution options, from 4K to 720p, with 60 FPS and SDR or HDR output.
- Enhanced audio with support for various PS5 audio capabilities.
- The ability to capture screenshots and record up to 3 minutes of video, accessible on the PS5 and PS App’s Media Gallery.
Available Regions
Cloud streaming via PlayStation Plus Premium is currently accessible in the following countries:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Cyprus, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States.
Regional Launch Dates
Sony plans to launch this service regionally in stages. Here are the targeted launch dates in local times:
- Japan – on October 17, 2023
- Europe – on October 23, 2023
- North America – October 30, 2023
Announcing the updates, Hideaki Nishino, Senior Vice President, Platform Experience, SIE, said:
We’re excited to introduce the new PS5 streaming feature, seamlessly included in your PlayStation Plus Premium membership. Our commitment to enhancing PlayStation Plus means there are exciting developments on the horizon for players to anticipate.