PlayStation Plus Monthly Games: January 2026 Lineup Unveiled

4 January 2026 Gaming

Introduction: A Fresh Start for PlayStation Plus Subscribers

PlayStation Plus continues to deliver value to its subscribers with the announcement of January 2026’s monthly games lineup. PlayStation has showcased the PlayStation Plus monthly lineup of games, which will be available through January 6, to February 6, 2026. For millions of PlayStation gamers worldwide, these monthly offerings represent a crucial benefit of their subscription, providing access to quality titles across diverse genres without additional cost.

January 2026’s Game Lineup

The full PS Plus Essential January lineup includes Need for Speed Unbound (PS5), Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (PS5, PS4), and Core Keeper (PS5, PS4). This selection offers something for everyone, from racing enthusiasts to platformer fans and sandbox adventure seekers.

Need for Speed Unbound

Leading the lineup is Criterion Games’ street racing title, featuring separate single and multiplayer campaigns, delivering hours of electric, adrenaline-pumping racing action. The game combines realistic cars with stylized visuals, offering players an opportunity to race from the bottom to the top of Lakeshore’s street racing scene.

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed

The remastered version of Warren Spector’s 2010 platformer brings Mickey Mouse’s adventure through Wasteland to modern consoles. This family-friendly title appeals to Disney fans and showcases a unique gameplay mechanic involving paint and thinner as primary tools for environmental interaction.

Core Keeper

Core Keeper is a long-forgotten cavern teeming with untold secrets. In this award-winning, one-to-eight-player mining sandbox adventure, your choices shape an epic journey. Combining elements of mining, crafting, and base-building, the title arrives just before a major content update scheduled for 28 January.

Availability and Significance

These games will be available to add to your PlayStation library permanently beginning on January 6. Subscribers should note that December’s five-game lineup remains claimable until 5 January, offering a final chance to expand their libraries before the new year’s offerings take over.

For PlayStation Plus Essential members, this lineup represents Sony’s ongoing commitment to providing diverse gaming experiences, though it marks a return to the standard three-game format after December’s generous five-title offering. Whether racing through city streets, exploring Disney’s forgotten realm, or mining underground caverns, subscribers have quality options to kick off 2026.