Sony Shuts Down PlayStation Plus PC Streaming App

Sony Interactive Entertainment will permanently discontinue the PlayStation Plus cloud streaming app on PC on December 10, 2026. The company decided to retire the service after a review of user data revealed that fewer than 0.4% of eligible PlayStation Plus Premium members were using the application.

Sony stated that removing the app allows the company to focus on enhancing high-quality experiences that a larger portion of its membership values. The company clarified that this change does not affect PlayStation Plus memberships or benefits available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles. Following the closure, Remote Play will remain the only streaming option for PS5 outside of a console, though it requires the console to be on the same network.

This decision aligns with a broader strategic shift away from the PC market. Sony is reducing the porting of first-party exclusive games to PC, a move CEO Herman Hulst previously attributed to insufficient revenue and inconsistent performance. The app's retirement follows other recent corporate changes, including the closure of Japan Studio and the end of physical game releases.