Sony reveals January 2026 PlayStation Plus monthly games

Sony has announced the first three titles for the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup in January 2026, available to subscribers starting January 6. The games include Need for Speed Unbound, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and Core Keeper. Subscribers will retain access to these titles as long as their subscription remains active.

Sony revealed the initial batch of PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for 2026 on December 31, 2025, just as the year draws to a close. The three games become available for download on January 6, 2026, providing subscribers with a mix of racing, platforming, and survival experiences.

Need for Speed Unbound, released in late 2022, marks the franchise's return after several years. This PS5-exclusive title features cel-shaded graphics for a distinctive visual style, alongside a variety of vehicles for street racing challenges, weekly qualifiers, and police pursuits. The narrative includes a prominent role for rapper A$AP Rocky.

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is a remake of the 2010 Wii original, updated without motion controls for a modern platformer experience. It offers fan service for Disney enthusiasts and involves Warren Spector, known for designing Deus Ex, in its development. The game supports both PS4 and PS5.

Core Keeper, an indie title that exited early access, focuses on mining, crafting, base-building, and exploration in a multiplayer setting for up to eight players, though it remains playable solo.

Access to December 2025's Monthly Games ends on January 5, 2026. Those titles—Lego Horizon Adventures, Killing Floor 3, The Outlast Trials, Synduality: Echo of Ada, and Neon White—must be downloaded by then to avoid losing availability. This rotation ensures a fresh selection each month for PlayStation Plus users worldwide.

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Sony's PlayStation Plus lineup for January 2026 features three games—Need for Speed Unbound, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and Core Keeper—available from January 6 for Essential, Extra, and Premium subscribers. This slimmer selection follows December 2025's five-game offering.

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The January 2026 PlayStation Plus Monthly Games—Need for Speed Unbound, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and Core Keeper—have elicited mixed reactions from subscribers since becoming available on January 6. While some voice disappointment online, others express excitement, particularly for the Disney title. All tiers can claim them until February 2.

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Building on the previously announced PS5 2026 lineup—including GTA VI, Marvel's Wolverine, Nioh 3, and Resident Evil: Requiem—Sony and third-party developers have revealed ten additional titles. These span survival horror, sci-fi action, dark fantasy RPGs, and more, leveraging PS5 hardware like SSD speeds, haptic feedback, and 3D audio for immersive experiences.

The PS Plus Extra game Rogue Prince of Persia is receiving several free content updates, with one already available. PlayStation LifeStyle highlighted this addition for members to explore. The updates were announced in February 2026.

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Microsoft has revealed the first wave of games joining Xbox Game Pass in February 2026, featuring 13 titles such as High on Life 2, Madden NFL 26, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Available immediately are Final Fantasy II and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, with more additions rolling out through the month. The lineup highlights a mix of RPGs, shooters, and family-friendly games, while Madden NFL 24 exits the service on February 15.

 

 

 

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