Do You Need PlayStation Plus to Play Warzone in Call of Duty

Wondering if you need PlayStation Plus to play Warzone in Call of Duty? Well, wonder no more. We've got the answer for you.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare‘s latest offering has been the talk of town lately. And yes, we’re talking about Warzone – the highly-anticipated Battle Royale mode that we’ve all been frothing for since god knows when.

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Now, with the mode fully operational and solo play enabled, people who haven’t yet cracked into it might be wondering if you need PlayStation Plus to play Warzone in Call of Duty. Well, here’s what we know about it. 

Do You Need PlayStation Plus to Play Warzone in Call of Duty

So, before you get too deep into this, obviously this guide is related to PlayStation players of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. If you’re playing in Xbox, we regret to inform you that you’re going to need an Xbox Live Gold subscription to actually play it with your mates, so we apologize in advance.

Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s turn our focus back to Team Sony. Most online features in multiplayer games require PlayStation Plus, so we understand why you’d be curious as to whether or not this is necessary here as well.

We have some good news, actually! Yes, Call of Duty: Warzone is, in fact, a title that does not require PlayStation Plus to play. No need to shell out for an extra monthly subscription. You can just play it.

Yes, it’s free to play for absolutely everyone when it comes to using the online service for Sony console owners. However, if you are someone who has a PlayStation Plus subscription, you’re going to get something a little extra in the form of a Warzone Combat Pack that should jazz up your Battle Royale experience, so maybe it might be worth it to get one if you’re going to crack into other multiplayer games as well! Let us know!

So, now that you know that you don’t need PlayStation Plus to play Warzone in Call of Duty, this knowledge should be a comfort since it’s even easier than ever to jump into a game with your mates without having to shell out for anything extra. Thanks, Infinity Ward!

Maybe not all corporations are out here to just destroy the earth and humanity! Need a hand with anything else in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare? Check out these other tips and tricks that we’ve put together for players just like yourself in our dedicated guides hub for the game:


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Ginny hails from just south of Mordor, and when she's not debating others about the One Ring then she's probably glued to an MMO or a JRPG. With Final Fantasy XIV, Destiny 2, and World of Warcraft on her plate, she's always got something to chat about and a sneaky guide up her sleeve. If writing's not on the cards, then she's probably drinking way too much coffee.