Since its launch in 2010, PlayStation Plus has evolved significantly, becoming a staple for millions of gamers. But sometimes, even loyal fans want to pause their subscription without accidentally renewing it. However, canceling your subscription isn’t as straightforward as it used to be, thanks to a confusing change in the console settings.
Previously, players who wanted to stop renewing their subscription could simply choose the “Turn off Auto Renew” option in their account settings. This ensured that after the last paid day, the subscription would expire without charging them again, perfect for those wanting a break.
What “Cancel Subscription” Really Means
However, last year, Sony swapped that option to “Cancel Subscription”. Don’t let the wording scare you functionally, it does the exact same job. If you select Cancel Subscription, your PlayStation Plus membership will continue until your paid period ends, then it will automatically stop without further charges. You won’t lose any of the time you’ve already paid for.
Sony’s wording change likely aims to prevent confusion by discouraging users from canceling out of fear that they’ll immediately lose access, even if they still have valid subscription time remaining. This is a psychological move to reduce unnecessary cancellations.
Bottom line: If you want to avoid unwanted charges and pause your PlayStation Plus membership, all you need to do is select “Cancel Subscription” in your account settings. Your access will continue until the end of your current billing period, no surprises just a smooth cancellation.
