PlayStation Plus Free Games for January 2026

Each month, Sony rolls out a new slate of PlayStation Plus free games for players to enjoy. The popular subscription service continues to go on an upward trajectory, with its adoption only increasing thanks to the free game offerings.

Depending on your selected tier of PS Plus, you can get access to new monthly freebies, and even a deep catalog of excellent titles – akin to Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass. Learning about the latest free games on PS Plus is always an exciting prospect. And to help keep you in the loop, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide on all monthly PlayStation Plus free games, including January 2026.

PS Plus Free Games This Month (January 2026)

After going big in December, Sony is reverting to their standard triple offering for this month’s free games on PS Plus. However, you can rest assured that January’s lineup is still worth checking out and claiming:

• Need for Speed Unbound
  • Release Date: December 2, 2022
  • Platforms: PS5
• Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
  • Release Date: August 27, 2024
  • Platforms: PS5, PS4
• Core Keeper
  • Release Date: September 17, 2024
  • Platforms: PS5, PS4

Need for Speed Unbound

NFS Unbound headlines this month’s PlayStation Plus free games lineup. Developed by Criterion, the arcade racer is a more stylized take on the classic NFS formula, featuring a weekly racing schedule that delivers a genuinely satisfying progression loop. In the single-player mode, you’ll be taking on races, gathering cash, and upgrading your vehicle to prepare for the weekly showdown that advances the main story.

On the other hand, the multiplayer component houses the chaotic extraction-style ‘Lockdown’ mode. In it, you’ll compete against other players to steal exotic vehicles, including the iconic BMW M3 GTR, before making your escape via an extraction truck. With the Need for Speed IP shelved for the time being, Unbound is the only NFS we’ll see for a good few years. So, make sure to claim it if you enjoy the franchise.

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed

The second free game on PS Plus for January is Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, which is a vibrant remake of the beloved 2010 Wii classic. The magical platformer brings Disney’s world to life with some charming visuals and thrusts Mickey into a fantastical world where you’ll paint to shape your adventure.

Every stroke of your magic brush matters as you’ll use paint to restore beauty and harmony or thinner to alter your environment and uncover hidden secrets. Along the way, you’ll encounter iconic characters such as Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, who help make this adventure feel even more special.

Core Keeper

Rounding this month’s PS Plus free games is Core Keeper, a sandbox-survival game set in a procedurally generated underground world. Team up with up to eight players to harvest relics and resources, craft advanced tools, build your base, and explore a dynamically evolving world that is teeming with secrets.

The acclaimed title offers dozens of hours of mining goodness – perfect for players who enjoy base management.

PlayStation Plus Free Games List

While 2025 is firmly in the rearview mirror, it’s still worth taking a look at the PS Plus free games released last month. We’ll be sure to update this section once 2026 has a proper backlog of its own.

Of course, this is just the tip of the PlayStation Plus free games iceberg. As you might know, PS Plus has its own games catalogue, which can be accessed by purchasing either the Extra or Deluxe membership tiers. In the broader catalogue, you’ll find first-party classics such as God of War, Ghost of Tsushima, The Last of Us Part 1 & Part 2, alongside third-party hits like Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Cyberpunk 2077, Red Dead Redemption, and more.

PS Plus Subscription Prices to Access Free Games

Over the past few years, the PlayStation Plus service has evolved into a multi-tier model, with each level offering unique benefits. You’ll get free games and online features such as cloud saves across all tiers, but there are some differences to take note of.

Starting at the entry level, the PS Plus Essential tier offers online multiplayer features, access to exclusive sales, and monthly games. The slightly more expensive PS Plus Extra tier lets you access the expansive games catalogue, as well as a selection of Ubisoft titles. Finally, PS Plus Premium serves up the complete package, including a Classics Catalogue (Games from the PS1 and PS2 era) and exclusive game trials for the latest titles.

And now, here are the subscription prices for all PlayStation Plus tiers:

How to Claim Free PS Plus Games

Before claiming the latest PlayStation Plus free games, make sure you have an active subscription – no matter the tier.

Now, follow these steps to add the titles to your library:

• On your PS5’s home screen, hold down the left d-pad button to go to the PlayStation Plus tab.
• From here, go into the ‘Monthly Games’ section.
• Click on the game you’d like to claim, and select ‘Add to Library.’

You can also claim PS Plus free games on the PlayStation app. Just fire it up on your device, tap on the Store icon, and then navigate to the ‘Subscriptions’ tab.

And that wraps up everything you need to know about the latest free games on PS Plus. We’ll be updating this guide with the latest games as soon as they’re revealed, so be sure to bookmark it.