PlayStation Plus January 2026 Free Games Announced
Sony has officially unveiled the free PlayStation Plus games for January 2026. Despite the shift in focus away from the PlayStation 4, announced at the beginning of 2025, PS4 users will continue to enjoy free games. The lineup includes three titles, two of which are also available on PS4.
Starting January 6, 2026, Need for Speed Unbound, Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and Core Keeper will be available to download free of charge for all active PS Plus subscribers. Importantly, the anticipated reduction in the number of monthly free games for PS Plus has not occurred.
The New PS Plus Games at a Glance
Which games are free with PS Plus in January 2026? Here’s the full list of free games for active PlayStation Plus subscribers in January 2026:
- Need for Speed Unbound (PS5 only)
- Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (PS4 & PS5)
- Core Keeper (PS4 & PS5)
While Need for Speed Unbound is exclusive to the PlayStation 5, the other two titles are playable on both PS4 and PS5. This demonstrates that, although Sony is prioritizing the PS5, the PS4 isn’t being completely left behind – at least when it comes to cross-generation games.
Key Takeaways
- Three games are free for PS Plus subscribers in January 2026: Need for speed Unbound, Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and Core Keeper.
- Need for Speed Unbound is a PS5 exclusive.
- Epic Mickey: Rebrushed and Core Keeper are available on both PS4 and PS5.
- Sony continues to support PS4 owners with free PS Plus games, despite focusing on the PS5.