Sony Adds YouTube Premium, DAZN Trials to PS Plus Perks
The perks also include discounts on PlayStation Store purchases and Sony Electronics gear, drawing criticism from subscribers online.
Sony announced a new set of PlayStation Plus perks on November 6, 2026, bundling trials and discounts from PlayStation, Sony and partner services, according to IGN. The package includes a three-month YouTube Premium trial for PS Plus members.
Trials and discounts also cover DAZN, Audible and Sony Pictures Core, alongside a two-month Calm Premium trial. On the shopping side, members get a 5% discount on direct PlayStation purchases and 10% off gaming and audio products from Sony Electronics.
The announcement drew criticism from fans on social media, who described the free trials as not real perks and characterised them as a way to push people toward other subscriptions. Some users linked their complaints to Sony's plan to end physical PlayStation discs from 2028.
Context
In Sony's recent financial results, PlayStation monthly active users rose 7% year-on-year in September to a record 127 million for that month, and 78% of game sales over the period were digital.
Quick answers
What does PS Plus now include?
Sony announced perks with a three-month YouTube Premium trial, trials and discounts for DAZN, Audible, Sony Pictures Core and Calm Premium, plus 5% off direct PlayStation purchases and 10% off gaming and audio from Sony Electronics.
How did fans react to the PS Plus perks?
Users on social media called the free trials not real perks and said they funnel people into other subscriptions, with some tying the criticism to Sony's plan to end PlayStation discs from 2028.