PS4, PS Plus and Online Multiplayer FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions: Here is the section relating to news regarding PS Plus.

We report the useful translation made on PlayStation Blog, dividing it for convenience and ease of use into several separate articles. Index HERE

Part 8: PlayStation Plus and Online Multiplayer

Will PlayStation Plus be required to play multiplayer on PS4?
Yes, PlayStation Plus membership will be required to play online multiplayer on PS4. PS4 will bring significantly improved and innovative online gaming experiences.

Will non-PS Plus users be able to play free-to-play games on PS4?
Free-to-play titles will not require a PlayStation Plus subscription to be played in multiplayer. Titles that will exploit this type of game will be, for example, Blacklight Retribution, DC Universe Online e War Frame.

Can I play online without a Plus subscription?
In principle, no. PlayStation Plus subscription is required to play most PS4 online titles, however a selection of free-to-play titles will be playable without a PS Plus subscription.

If I'm not a PlayStation Plus member but I log into a PS4 owned by a PS Plus member, will I be able to play online multiplayer?
Yes. If you don't have a PS Plus membership, you will be able to access the multiplayer mode of games if you log into a PS Plus member's "Primary" PS4. This means, for example, that if one of your roommates is a PlayStation Plus member, all other inhabitants of the house will be able to access online multiplayer. In addition, all games and content purchased by a single user will be usable by other users accessing that console (unless the aforementioned content has not expired).

How many users will be able to play multiplayer on a PS Plus member's single "Primary" PS4?
All users will be able to play online multiplayer. Up to four users can access a single PS4 at the same time and all will have access to multiplayer, as long as that PS4 is set as “Primary” by the PS Plus member.

How many local accounts does PS4 support?
PS4 supports up to 16 local accounts, in addition to temporary guest accounts.

What are the benefits of PlayStation Plus on PS4? What do I miss if I don't sign up for a PS Plus subscription?
PlayStation Plus, the subscription service for PlayStation consoles, provides access to multiplayer online play on PS4, first-rate games * on PS4, PS3 and PS Vita every month for the duration of the subscription, exclusive discounts on the PS Store and much more. other.

What features will be available with PlayStation Plus on PS4?
The following benefits on PS4 will only be available to PlayStation Plus members:

Is my PS3 or PS Vita Plus subscription also valid for PS4?
Yes. The PS Plus subscription will continue to work on PS3 and PS Vita even after purchasing PS4.

Will the PS4 Instant Game Collection model be the same as PS3 and PS Vita?
We will continue to offer you free of charge every month and for the duration of your subscription to the first category titles * also on PS4. Upon PS4 launch, PS Plus members will have access to Resogun and Contrast at no additional cost. After that, PlayStation Plus will spin one new PS4 digital game per month. For the price of a single subscription, PlayStation Plus members will be able to enjoy the benefits of PS Plus on all supported platforms.

Can I get a brochure outlining the benefits of PlayStation Plus on PS4, PS3 and PS Vita?
Refer to the table below:

What online services will be free on PS4, without a PlayStation Plus subscription?

Here are some features available for free:

• Access to entertainment services, movies and TV services (Users will need to subscribe separately to individual services)
• Content sharing, including sending gameplay sessions and screenshots to Facebook, Twitter and live gameplay streaming on Ustream or Twitch
• Video sharing on Facebook
• Play PS4 games remotely on PS Vita (Remote Play)
• Compare Trophies with other users
• Send and receive text messages from other users
• PlayStation Store access (users will need to pay to access premium content)
• Live elements, activity feed on Dynamic Menu
• Party (cross game voice chat)
• Web browser
• PlayStation App Services (on iOS / Android devices)

How does the PS4 Parental Controls work? Can i block internet access? Can I limit the amount of time my child spends using the console?
You can limit the start of the web browser, but you cannot limit the amount of time your child spends using the console.

Can I block or unblock other users on PS4?
Yes, you can block other users on PS4.