Key takeaways
- Sony will retire the PlayStation Plus app on PC from December 10, 2026 (PlayStation Blog)
- Sony says less than 0.4% of eligible PlayStation Plus Premium members used the PC app (PlayStation Blog)
- PS Plus memberships and benefits on PS5 and PS4 are not affected (PlayStation Blog)
- Affected users will be notified directly (PlayStation Blog)
- The note was posted in the November 2026 Game Catalog announcement (Insider Gaming)
Sony will retire the PlayStation Plus app on PC from December 10, 2026, ending the app's cloud streaming of PlayStation games to Windows PCs. The company announced it on November 10 in a note attached to the November Game Catalog post on the PlayStation Blog, saying less than 0.4% of eligible PlayStation Plus Premium members used the app.
Why is Sony shutting it down?
Sony says it reviews its offerings regularly and wants to focus on the experiences members value most. The usage figure is the only number it gave: fewer than 0.4% of eligible Premium subscribers streamed through the PC app. Sony did not publish how many people that is.
What changes and what stays?
| Feature | After December 10 |
|---|---|
| PlayStation Plus app on PC (cloud streaming) | Retired |
| PS Plus membership and benefits on PS5 | Unchanged |
| PS Plus membership and benefits on PS4 | Unchanged |
Sony says the change "does not affect PlayStation Plus memberships or benefits" on PS5 and PS4 consoles, and that it will notify affected users directly. The announcement does not mention refunds or plan changes, so Premium subscribers who only streamed on PC should check their plan before their next renewal.
The note was published by Adam Michel, Senior Director of Content Acquisition and Operations at Sony Interactive Entertainment, at the bottom of the monthly catalog post rather than in a standalone announcement. Insider Gaming was among the first outlets to report it on November 10.
What does it mean for PC players?
The PS Plus PC app was the only official way to stream PlayStation Plus Premium catalog games to a Windows PC without owning a console. Once it closes, PC players who want PlayStation games will need Sony's native PC ports or a PlayStation console. Sony's announcement does not cover Remote Play, which streams from a console the player already owns.
What else did Sony announce on November 10?
The same post revealed the November Game Catalog for Extra and Premium members, led by Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Atomfall and Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. Most of those games arrive November 17.
FAQ
When does the PlayStation Plus PC app shut down?
Sony is retiring the PlayStation Plus app on PC from December 10, 2026.
Does the PS Plus PC app shutdown affect my PS5 subscription?
No. Sony says PlayStation Plus memberships and benefits on PS5 and PS4 are not affected.
Why is Sony ending PS Plus streaming on PC?
Sony says fewer than 0.4% of eligible PlayStation Plus Premium members used the PC app.
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