For a long time, PlayStation has lagged behind its competitors in terms of subscription and streaming services. Sony divided its services into two subscriptions that often caused game overlaps and unnecessary confusion. With PlayStation Plus, players gain access to online multiplayer gaming and also receive monthly complimentary PS4/PS5 games, among other perks, while PlayStation Now lets gamers stream games from Sony's expansive catalog. After months of rumors, Sony has finally announced that it will be merging PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now into a single subscription service, composed of multiple tiers to suit the needs of different gamers.