Sony has kicked off 2026 with a solid PlayStation Plus line-up, mixing fast cars, Disney nostalgia and a surprisingly deep indie adventure. The PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for January 2026 will be available to claim from January 6 to February 2, giving subscribers on PS4 and PS5 plenty to jump into as the year gets going.
From stylish street racing to a creative platformer starring Mickey Mouse, the January selection feels well-balanced and easy to recommend.
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Need for Speed Unbound brings stylish street racing to PS5
Headlining the list is Need for Speed Unbound, available exclusively for PS5. Developed by Criterion Games and published by Electronic Arts, the game puts players into the underground racing scene of Lakeshore City.
You start with almost nothing and work your way up through weekly qualifiers, illegal street races and intense police chases. What really sets Unbound apart is its bold visual style — realistic cars paired with graffiti-inspired effects — along with deep car customisation and a strong soundtrack. With both single-player and online multiplayer modes, it’s easily the biggest draw this month.
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed revives a cult classic
Also joining the service is Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed for PS4 and PS5. This refreshed version brings back Mickey Mouse in a creative adventure set in Wasteland, a forgotten world filled with lost Disney characters.
Using a magical paintbrush, players can either restore environments or alter them completely, with choices shaping how the story and world unfold. The return of characters like Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, along with updated visuals and smoother gameplay, makes this a great pick for fans of story-driven platformers and Disney nostalgia.
Core Keeper adds depth with underground survival gameplay
Rounding out January’s line-up is Core Keeper, available on both PS4 and PS5. This indie hit drops players into a mysterious underground world packed with hidden biomes, ancient relics and dangerous bosses.
Playable solo or in co-op with up to eight players, Core Keeper blends mining, crafting, base-building and farming into a calm but addictive gameplay loop. It’s the kind of game that quietly eats up hours once you get started, especially with friends.
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Last chance to grab December’s PlayStation Plus games
If you haven’t already, there’s still a short window to claim December’s PlayStation Plus titles. Games like LEGO Horizon Adventures, Killing Floor 3, The Outlast Trials, Synduality: Echo of Ada, and Neon White remain available until January 5.
Once claimed, all monthly games stay in your library as long as your PlayStation Plus subscription is active.
