How to Cancel PS Plus
The easiest way to cancel PlayStation Plus is through the Sony Entertainment Network account management site. This process can be accomplished on any computer or mobile device that has a web browser and access to the internet, so you don’t even need to have access to your PlayStation. Here’s how to cancel PlayStation Plus through the Sony Entertainment Network website:
How to Cancel PlayStation Plus Using a PlayStation 4
If you still have access to the console you used to sign up for PlayStation Plus, and it’s connected to the internet, you can cancel your membership directly through the account settings menu on the console. Here’s how to cancel PlayStation Plus using a PlayStation 4:
How to Cancel PlayStation Plus on a PS5 Console
The instructions to cancel your account on a PS5 are similar to those on a PS4, but things are in slightly different places. Here’s what to do.
What Happens When You Cancel PlayStation Plus?
When you cancel PlayStation Plus, you actually turn off the auto renewal feature. The subscription isn’t cancelled immediately, but it will be effectively cancelled the next time it comes up for renewal. Cancelling PlayStation Plus has a handful of consequence:
You lose access to your free games: Free PS Plus games are only available if you have an active subscription. You can’t access these games as long as your subscription is cancelled.You can no longer play multiplayer games online: With the exception of a handful of games like Final Fantasy XIV, you can only play offline games.You lose access to your cloud save files: If you’ve used the cloud save feature, your cloud saves will no longer be available. You can only access save data that’s stored on your console.You can’t use the Game Catalog or Classics Catalog: If you have an Extra or Deluxe membership to PlayStation Plus, you’ll lose access to its libraries once your membership expires.
Other than that, you can continue using your PlayStation to play games offline using your locally-stored save files. If you renew your subscription at any time in the future, you immediately regain access to all PlayStation Plus features, including your entire library of free games.
If you had access to a game through PlayStation Plus prior to cancelling your subscription, you’ll regain access to that game upon renewing your subscription even if months or years have passed.
