How do I continue playing Madden 20 PS4 without PlayStation Plus? This is absolutely ridiculous. Paid $50 and can't play the game. What's the fix?

Hi, @Wolverine_fab5 Offline Franchises can be played offline without PlayStation Plus. When PlayStation online services are being used (online game modes like connected franchise), a PlayStation Plus membership is required.

Madden 20 can't continue franchise without PlayStation plus

14 Replies

EA_Blueberry
Community Manager
6 years ago
Hi, @Wolverine_fab5

Offline Franchises can be played offline without PlayStation Plus. When PlayStation online services are being used (online game modes like connected franchise), a PlayStation Plus membership is required.
Wolverine_fab5
6 years ago
@EA_Blueberry Thanks. I did figure out the offline deal. Just sucks I had to start my franchise over offline now. I started one with the trial period. Oh well. Seems like the Ultimate team mode requires Plus membership as well. Really hate Playstation has done this.
jcdapoet
5 years ago
@Wolverine_fab5 I have madden 21 I have a paid membership and it is saying same thing I’m on week 9 do I have to start all the way over?
EA_Blueberry
Community Manager
5 years ago
@jcdapoet Are you playing a connected franchise? If that's the case, your PS+ membership may have lapsed and will need to be renewed to access the connected franchise because it's related to online services.
jcdapoet
5 years ago
Yes but my memberships is paid and active until next year and I keep getting the same error message
EA_Blueberry
Community Manager
5 years ago
@jcdapoet Is the membership on your main account or are you sharing the PS+ membership? I recommend checking your PSN account and verify with PlayStation Support on whether it's still active.
NotMike27
5 years ago
I can’t play FOTF classic mode without having a notification pop up about having to have ps plus, and I don’t want to get ps plus. Is there anyway I can get help on this?
EA_Blueberry
Community Manager
5 years ago
@NotMike27 If it's a connected franchise you will need PS+ because it requires online services.
NotMike27
5 years ago
I just want to know why it’s connected? What is connected that makes it online
EA_Blueberry
Community Manager
5 years ago
@NotMike27 Connected Franchise games are saved to the online servers which can allow you to play your Franchise on the go from multiple consoles. In the event you uninstall the game or factory reset your console, the save files are stored to the cloud.

Connected Franchise mode also allows you to play with multiple human users. If you don't plan to play on the go a lot and by yourself, going to an offline franchise isn't a bad option to consider.