PlayStation is planning a new subscription service that combines PS Plus and PS Now

According to the report, Sony PS Plus and PS Now are merging into a new subscription service

It is news that comes as no surprise. Like fallow insider Jason Schreier from the side Bloomberg reports, Sony PlayStation is planning a new subscription service for PS4 and PS5, which is supposed to stand up to the Xbox Game Pass in the long run.

Where did the rumor come from? According to Schreier, the information comes from people who are familiar with Sony’s plans. Bloomberg documents were also available for inspection. Schreier himself is one of the best-known and most reliable insiders in the gaming industry. You can usually rely on his word.

“Spartacus” Sony’s answer to Xbox Game Pass

The final name of the subscription service is not yet known. Internally it should be led under the code name “Spartacus”.

How does Spartacus work? According to Schreier, there are monthly fees for the subscription service, through which access to a games catalog consisting of modern and old titles is granted. According to Bloomberg, there is no exact information about the platforms, but it can be assumed that the service will be offered on PS4 and PS5.

According to the report, Spartacus is to merge the two existing subscriptions PS Plus and PS Now. Rumors about this have been around for a long time, as it would be a logical next step with a view to the Xbox Game Pass, which is so successful for Microsoft.

3-step model: According to Schreier, the service should be offered in three stages. Here you can see what advantages each level supposedly offers:

• Tier 1: all the benefits of PS Plus
• Tier 2: in addition, a games catalog from PS4 and PS5 games
• Tier 3: plus demos, game streaming and an extensive library of PS1, PS2, PS3 and PSP games

When does Spartacus appear? Schreier expects a launch next spring. It should according to Schreier However, it cannot be assumed that large PS blockbusters will appear in the service for the release.

PS Now, according to Bloomberg, before hiring

Schreier also addresses in his article how things will continue with PS Plus and PS Now after the launch of Spartacus. According to the insider, PS Plus will be retained, more precisely Spartacus could be continued under the PS Plus branding.

However, according to the documents available to Bloomberg, PS Now is to be discontinued, which should probably only surprise few, as the (streaming) service has been overshadowed by PS Plus since its release.

In order to obtain further information, GamePro has asked Sony PlayStation Germany for a statement. If we receive further information, we will inform you about it.

What do you think of Spartacus: A logical step that could compete with Xbox Game Pass in the long run?