PlayStation Plus members are eagerly anticipating the upcoming release of the complimentary PS5 games for January 2025.
The initial selection of PlayStation Plus Essentials for January falls short compared to December. With only three games instead of December’s five, the lineup is somewhat lackluster, disappointing subscribers looking for a strong start to the year.
Nevertheless, these three additional games offer opportunities you may not have considered purchasing. So, without delay, here is everything you need to know about the PS Plus Essentials lineup for January 2026.
Confirming an earlier leak, the PS Plus lineup is headlined by Need for Speed Unbound, a 2022 driving game featuring a vibrant neon-themed art style that complements its street racing concept.
Though not the most thrilling addition, Need for Speed Unbound boasts a solid 77% score on Metacritic. Another standout game in the lineup is Epic Mickey Rebrushed, a remake of the 2010 3D platformer that introduces new areas to explore, enhanced visuals, and gameplay improvements.
In this remake, players assume the role of Mickey Mouse as they venture through Wasteland, a realm inhabited by forgotten Disney characters. The gameplay involves using paint and thinner to shape the adventure and fate of this alternate world, with every brushstroke influencing the outcome.
Completing the PS Plus lineup for January is Core Keeper, a multiplayer mining game highly rated on Steam for its gameplay mechanics reminiscent of Terraria.
The first set of PlayStation Plus Essentials for January is set to launch on January 6. As per the countdown timer on the PlayStation Store, these new titles should be accessible starting at 9 am GMT UK time.
Lastly, this serves as a final reminder for players to claim the five free PS Plus Essential games from December, which includes LEGO Horizon Adventures, a family-friendly adaptation of the original Horizon game, along with titles like Killing Floor 3, The Outlast Trials, Synduality Echo of Ada, and Neon White.