Sony stays the Course: PlayStation Plus Will Not Mirror Xbox Game Pass
New York, NY – June 28, 2025 – Sony remains steadfast in it’s strategy for PlayStation Plus (PS Plus), refusing to offer first-party titles on day one of release, unlike Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass [[1]]. This decision, reaffirmed in a recent interview with axios reporter Stephen Totilo, underscores Sony’s commitment to positioning its games as “premium products” and maximizing revenue from initial sales.
PlayStation-exclusive hits like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and God of War ragnarök will continue to arrive in the PS Plus library approximately 12 to 18 months after their initial release [[1]]. Sony argues this delay is crucial to recoup the substantial investments made in advancement, public relations, and marketing – investments that have contributed to the PS5 becoming Sony’s most profitable console generation to date [[1]].
This approach contrasts sharply with Microsoft’s Game Pass model, which prioritizes building reach and user loyalty through a constant stream of new releases, including AAA titles available from launch. Sony, though, appears confident in its brand strength and the continued success of its titles even without a subscription-based launch [[1]].
While Game Pass delivers a consistent influx of both indie and AAA games monthly, PS Plus currently focuses on adding roughly four to five indie titles annually, resulting in a less dynamic offering for subscribers.About the Author:
Markus Bauer is a veteran video game journalist and web designer with decades of experience. he enjoys a diverse range of gaming genres, from PC shooters and strategy games to console action-adventures and racing titles. He also builds his own PCs, prioritizing price-to-performance ratio [[1]].
