A new rumor suggests that Sony will release a newPlayStation 5bundle that comes with a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription.PlayStation 5originally came out in November 2020, and Sony has since released various bundles for the system, usually offering a game with the console.As an example, gamers can choose to buy aGod of War RagnarokPS5 bundlethat comes with the critically acclaimed title, while aHorizon Forbidden Westbundle was released earlier. This practice isn’t limited to first-party games either, as interested customers can choose to purchase a PS5 bundle that comes withFinal Fantasy 16. A new PS5 bundle has now been leaked, offering users two years of PS Plus Premium.RELATED:PS Plus Extra Games for June 2023 File Sizes RevealedAs reported by Insider Gaming, and originally spotted by Twitter user Zuby_Tech, Sony will release a PS5 bundle that gives fans two years of PlayStation Plus Premium. The image features the disc version of the PS5 console, so it’s unclear if Sony will offer a digital edition of the same bundle. Regardless, customers who buy this bundle will get two years ofPS Plus Premium with their console, giving them access to a library of hundreds of games. Fans should note that every rumor or leak should be taken with a grain of salt, and they should wait for an official announcement from Sony.
Premium is the highest tier of PS Plusand users get a ton of benefits by subscribing to this category. They get access to hundreds of PS5 and PS4 games at no extra cost, including marquee first-party titles likeHorizon Forbidden West,Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart,Demon’s Souls,Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and more. Gamers in this tier can also play select PS1, PS2, and PSP titles, along with the ability to stream PS3 games. Finally, PS Plus Premium members get access to time-limited trials, allowing them to play certain games for a set number of hours.
It’ll be interesting to see how Sony decides to price this bundle if it turns out to be true, as1 year of PS Plus Premiumcosts $119.99. This total is without considering special discounts on Black Friday or the Days of Play sale, as gamers can buy PS Plus subscriptions at a cheaper rate during these periods. Two years of PS Plus Premium would add a hefty sum to the total amount, but Sony may also decide to charge less than the combined price of the PS5 console and the subscription.
