Sony Is Testing PS5 Game Cloud Streaming For PS Plus Premium Users

PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers will be able to play PS5 games without having to download games (photo: Sony)

JAKARTA - PlayStation announced that it is currently testing PS5 cloud game streaming for PlayStation Plus Premium users, meaning the subscription owner can play the game without having to download it first.

"Currently we are testing cloud streaming for supported PS5 games, including PS5 titles from the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and game Tests, as well as player-backed digital PS5 titles," said Nick Maguire as VP, Global Services, Global Sales and Business Operations, SIE in its announcement.

The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for June includes:➕Far Cry 6➕Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge➕Rogue Legacy 2➕InscryptionMore on the lineup, plus first details of PS5 game cloud streaming for PlayStation Plus Premium members: https://t.co/4XZH9Fzu06 pic.twitter.com/xuvDIzVo83

— PlayStation (@PlayStation) June 14, 2023

The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for June includes:➕Far Cry 6➕Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge➕Rogue Legacy 2➕InscryptionMore on the lineup, plus first details of PS5 game cloud streaming for PlayStation Plus Premium members: https://t.co/4XZH9Fzu06 pic.twitter.com/xuvDIzVo83

When this feature is launched, streaming cloud games for supported PS5 titles will be available for use directly on your PS5 console without having to download them first.

"Our goal is to add this as an additional benefit to the PlayStation Plus Premium as part of our ongoing efforts to increase the value of the PlayStation Plus," he explained.

Maguire said that the launch of this new capability was meant to make Premium members easier to enjoy PS5 games.

"In our opinion, it is important for Premium members to be able to enjoy as many games as possible through cloud streaming. Because more and more games are being launched on the PS5 console," he concluded.

"We are in the early stages now, and we can't wait to share more details as we are ready, including the launch time frame. Keep watching!" the company closed.