DayZ without PS Plus: Can you play it online for free?

DayZ is a huge hit among survival fans on PC and console. The game is especially fun in multiplayer, and PlayStation players are wondering: Can DayZ be played online without PS Plus? Our guide reveals:

  • Whether you can play DayZ in multiplayer mode without PS Plus

Have you only recently started playing in the post-apocalypse? Then take a look at our DayZ beginner's guide.

The survival game DayZ initially launched on PC, but has now been available for PlayStation and Xbox consoles for some time. Developer Bohemia Interactive regularly provides the game with updates that continuously improve DayZ. In addition to loyal fans, this also brings more and more new players to the servers.

Does DayZ multiplayer work without PS Plus?

If you're currently thinking about getting into DayZ, you'll surely be interested in whether there are any additional costs apart from the purchase price of the game. Most PlayStation games can only be played online if you have a paid membership for PS Plus. However, some games can be played in multiplayer without this subscription - and what about DayZ?

Let's make it short: In order to use the online multiplayer mode of DayZ, you need a subscription to PlayStation Plus. This is the only way to take on the fight for survival together with up to 60 other players. Unfortunately, you can't play DayZ online without PS Plus.

Why do some games require a subscription to PS Plus and others don't?

Most games on PS4 and PS5 require a paid subscription to PlayStation Plus to use online multiplayer. However, some games can be played online without the membership, such as Fortnite or Call of Duty Warzone. Why is that?

Therule of thumb is: Free-to-play titles that are financed via in-game purchases can be played online without a PS Plus subscription. Games that you buy for a fixed price - digital or physical - require a PlayStation Plus membership.

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