Guide with everything you need to know to play online on PlayStation 4 and get the most out of the multiplayer of your favorite games with PS Plus
To play online or online on PS4 it is necessary to have an active subscription to PlayStation Plus, that is, the premium PlayStation service that gives us access to the online multiplayer modes of video games and many other advantages. Of course, it is important to clarify that in the PlayStation ecosystem it is not necessary to have PS Plus to play free online video games such as Fortnite. Having clarified this point, let's see what advantages a subscription to PlayStation Plus provides, as well as its current prices and modalities.
How to play online on PlayStation 4
PlayStation Plus is a subscription service that offers access to certain features for PS4, PS3 and PS Vita users, although it is essential for the PlayStation 4 online game. The main features of PS Plus are:
- Online multiplayer for PS4
- 2 free games every month
- Discounts on PlayStation Store
- Share Play to share the games
- Cloud storage space
- Play in the Official PlayStation League
- PlayStation Plus Rewards
- Access to betas and exclusive demos
To sign up for PlayStation Plus we just have to access the PS Store and choose one of the three subscription modes:
- 12 months for 59.99 euros / every 12 months
- 3 months for 24.99 euros / every 3 months
- 1 month for 8.99 euros / every month
If we choose the annual subscription we will save 44% compared to the monthly payment and 39% compared to the three-month subscription plan.
What is online multiplayer?
Online multiplayer is the main feature by which users subscribe to one of the 3 modes of PS Plus, in order to play multiplayer modes such as FIFA, Call of Duty, Rocket League, GTA Online, NBA 2K, Red Dead Online, Street Fighter, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Battlefield and many more; yes, remember that the free to play (F2P) games on PS4 do not require a PS Plus subscription.
