PlayStation Plus Games January 2026: Horror Hits and Major Releases Join the Catalogue

15 January 2026 Gaming

PlayStation Plus Delivers Strong January Lineup

PlayStation has officially confirmed an impressive collection of games joining its subscription service this January 2026, offering excellent value for members across all tiers. The announcement brings significant additions that cater to diverse gaming preferences, from survival horror to puzzle games.

Major Titles Headlining the Month

Resident Evil Village, along with eight other games, will all be joining the PlayStation subscription library this month. The timing proves strategic, as Resident Evil: Requiem releases on February 27, so it makes sense that Capcom is attempting to build hype around the franchise.

The big standout releases included here are obviously Resident Evil Village and Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, two games which both have new entries coming up soon. All titles will be available from January 20 for Extra and Premium tier subscribers.

PlayStation Plus Essential Offerings

For Essential tier members, The January PlayStation Plus Essential games are already available to claim and players can log in now to check out Need for Speed Unbound, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and Core Keeper. These three titles became available earlier in the month, providing immediate value to all PlayStation Plus subscribers.

Complete January Game Catalogue

A new batch of games has been announced for the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, and this month, subscribers can check out nine games in total. Additional titles joining the service include A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead and A Little to the Left, offering variety from horror to relaxing puzzle experiences. Meanwhile, PlayStation Plus Premium gets only one game next month, Ridge Racer, which is a PS1 port of the arcade game from 1993.

Significance for PlayStation Subscribers

This January lineup demonstrates PlayStation’s continued commitment to delivering quality content across all subscription tiers. With major franchises like Resident Evil joining the catalogue alongside indie gems, the service provides exceptional value. The strategic timing of these releases—particularly ahead of major franchise sequels—gives both new and returning players opportunities to experience acclaimed titles before upcoming launches, strengthening PlayStation Plus as a compelling gaming subscription.