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Cancel PlayStation Plus: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide

Q: Do I lose my claimed games if I cancel?

Claimed games stay in your library but become locked. You can play them again if you resubscribe to PS Plus.

Q: Can I still play online after cancelling?

Most online multiplayer requires PS Plus. Free-to-play games like Fortnite and Apex Legends don't require a subscription for online play.

Q: What happens to my cloud saves?

Your cloud saves remain stored on PlayStation servers but you can't access them without an active subscription. Download important saves locally first.

Q: Will I get a refund if I cancel?

PlayStation typically doesn't refund partial subscription periods. Your benefits continue until your current period expires.

Q: Can I downgrade from Premium to Essential?

You can't downgrade mid-subscription. When your current tier expires, you can subscribe to a different tier.

Q: How do I cancel from the PS App?

Open the PlayStation App, tap your profile, select Subscription Management, find PS Plus, and turn off Auto-Renew.

Q: Can I resubscribe after cancelling?

Yes, you can resubscribe anytime. Your library of claimed games will be accessible again with an active subscription.

PlayStation Plus can be cancelled through your PS5, PS4, or the PlayStation website. This guide covers all tiers including Essential, Extra, and Premium.

Gaming

Entertainment

PS Plus Cancellation at a Glance

Cancel Online

Yes

Main Cancel methods

PlayStation Console

Website

Mobile App

Time to Cancel

2-3 mins

Through account settings

Where to Cancel

PlayStation Account Management

Subscription settings

PlayStation Plus subscriptions are managed through your PlayStation Network account. You can turn off auto-renewal from your console, the PlayStation app, or the website at playstation.com.

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Step-by-step

Tips & Tricks

Alternatives

FAQ

Step-by-step

Tips & Tricks

Alternatives

FAQ

Step-by-step

Tips & Tricks

Alternatives

FAQ

How to Cancel PlayStation Plus

Here's how to cancel your PS Plus subscription from your PlayStation console.

01

Go to Settings on your PlayStation

From the home screen, navigate to Settings (gear icon in the top right on PS5, or the toolbox icon on PS4).

02

Select Users and Accounts

Choose Users and Accounts (PS5) or Account Management (PS4) to access your PlayStation Network settings.

03

Go to Subscription settings

Select Account and then PlayStation Plus or Subscription to see your current plan details.

04

Turn off Auto-Renew

Select your subscription and turn off Auto-Renew. This stops future charges while keeping your current subscription active until it expires.

05

Confirm your changes

Confirm the change when prompted. You'll keep PS Plus benefits until your current subscription period ends, then it stops.

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PlayStation Plus-specific things to know

Keep these details in mind when cancelling PS Plus.

Online multiplayer requires PS Plus

Most online multiplayer games on PlayStation require an active PS Plus subscription. Free-to-play games are exceptions.

Monthly games are tied to subscription

Cloud saves need PS Plus

Online multiplayer requires PS Plus

Most online multiplayer games on PlayStation require an active PS Plus subscription. Free-to-play games are exceptions.

Monthly games are tied to subscription

Cloud saves need PS Plus

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

Consider these factors before ending your PS Plus subscription.

1. Online play will be limited

Without PS Plus, you can't play most games online. Free-to-play titles like Fortnite don't require PS Plus for online play.

2. Claimed games become locked

3. Cloud saves remain stored

1. Online play will be limited

Without PS Plus, you can't play most games online. Free-to-play titles like Fortnite don't require PS Plus for online play.

2. Claimed games become locked

3. Cloud saves remain stored

Alternative ways to cancel PlayStation Plus

You can also cancel PS Plus through the website or mobile app.

Website

Cancel PlayStation Plus through the PlayStation website at store.playstation.com.

Go to store.playstation.com → Sign in → Click your profile → Subscription Management → PlayStation Plus → Turn off Auto-Renew

Website Cancel Link

Phone Cancel

Call PlayStation Support to get help with your subscription.

1-800-345-7669

Live Chat Cancel

PlayStation Support offers live chat for subscription help.

Go to support.playstation.com
Select PlayStation Plus
Choose Live Chat
Request subscription cancellation help

Live Chat Link

Website

Cancel PlayStation Plus through the PlayStation website at store.playstation.com.

Go to store.playstation.com → Sign in → Click your profile → Subscription Management → PlayStation Plus → Turn off Auto-Renew

Website Cancel Link

Live Chat Cancel

PlayStation Support offers live chat for subscription help.

Go to support.playstation.com
Select PlayStation Plus
Choose Live Chat
Request subscription cancellation help

Live Chat Link

Phone Cancel

Call PlayStation Support to get help with your subscription.

1-800-345-7669

Alternatives to cancelling your subscription

If cost is your concern, PlayStation Plus offers different tiers at various price points.

Switch to a different PS Plus tier

PlayStation Plus has three tiers. Essential is cheapest if you just need online play and monthly games.

PlayStation Plus tiers:

Essential — $9.99/month (online play, monthly games, cloud saves)
Extra — $14.99/month (Essential + Game Catalog)
Premium — $17.99/month (Extra + Classics, trials, cloud streaming)

Plan Select Page

Switch Your Billing Cycle

Annual subscriptions offer significant savings compared to monthly billing.

Annual Essential saves about $50/year vs monthly billing

Switch to a different PS Plus tier

PlayStation Plus has three tiers. Essential is cheapest if you just need online play and monthly games.

PlayStation Plus tiers:

Essential — $9.99/month (online play, monthly games, cloud saves)
Extra — $14.99/month (Essential + Game Catalog)
Premium — $17.99/month (Extra + Classics, trials, cloud streaming)

Plan Select Page

Switch Your Billing Cycle

Annual subscriptions offer significant savings compared to monthly billing.

Annual Essential saves about $50/year vs monthly billing

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PlayStation Plus Cancellation FAQ

Common questions about cancelling your PS Plus subscription.

Do I lose my claimed games if I cancel?

Can I still play online after cancelling?

What happens to my cloud saves?

Will I get a refund if I cancel?

Can I downgrade from Premium to Essential?

How do I cancel from the PS App?

Can I resubscribe after cancelling?

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Jan 21, 2026

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About PlayStation Plus

PlayStation Plus is Sony's gaming subscription service offering online multiplayer, monthly games, cloud storage, and game catalog access.

Why people cancel PlayStation Plus

Not playing online enough to justify cost
Monthly games aren't appealing
Price increased for higher tiers
Switching to a different gaming platform
Taking a break from gaming

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