PlayStation kicks off 2026 with a January lineup that mixes high-speed thrills, nostalgic Disney magic, and underground adventure. Whether you’re tearing through city streets, painting your way through a world of forgotten characters, or exploring hidden caverns teeming with secrets, this month’s PlayStation Plus games have something for every type of player.
All three titles, Need for Speed Unbound, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and Core Keeper, arrive on Tuesday, January 6, and will be available to PlayStation Plus members until Monday, February 2.
Here’s a closer look at what’s waiting for you this month.
Emmanuel Umahi
/1. Need for Speed Unbound (PS5)
Start at the bottom, race to the top.
The latest entry in the iconic Need for Speed franchise from Criterion Games delivers hours of adrenaline-pumping racing action. With separate single-player and multiplayer campaigns, you’ll outsmart the cops, compete in weekly qualifiers, and aim to conquer The Grand, Lakeshore’s ultimate street racing challenge.
Pack your garage with custom rides, light up the streets with your style, and blast a vibrant global soundtrack that bumps in every corner of the world. Fast-paced, electrifying, and full of style, this is street racing done right.
/2. Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (PS4, PS5)
Step into a forgotten world where every brushstroke matters.
In Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, play as Mickey Mouse and embark on an epic journey through Wasteland, a realm of forgotten Disney characters. This vibrant 3D platformer lets you shape the world with paint and thinner, restore beauty, alter your surroundings, and uncover hidden secrets along the way.
Encounter classic characters like Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, collect Disney pins, and tackle creative challenges while exploring platforming levels inspired by Disney films and shorts. Nostalgia meets strategy in this magical adventure.
/3. Core Keeper (PS4, PS5)
Unearth an underground world of secrets.
Core Keeper casts you as an explorer in a long-forgotten cavern brimming with adventure. This award-winning 1-8 player mining sandbox adventure lets you harvest resources, craft tools, build bases, and explore a dynamically evolving world.
Level up your skills, defeat legendary Titans, grow a garden, fish in mysterious waters, care for animals, and meet the quirky Cavelings, all while shaping your own unique underground world. Every choice influences your journey, making it a deeply personal and endlessly replayable adventure.
Last Chance for December’s Games
PlayStation Plus members have until Monday, January 5 to add December’s games to their library: LEGO Horizon Adventures, Killing Floor 3, The Outlast Trials, Synduality: Echo of Ada, and Neon White. Don’t miss out before they leave the service.
Conclusion
January’s PlayStation Plus lineup sets a strong tone for the new year, offering a diverse mix of experiences from high-octane street racing to whimsical Disney magic and deep underground exploration. Whether you’re racing against the clock, shaping a forgotten world with every brushstroke, or crafting your own subterranean adventure, there’s something here to spark every kind of gaming passion.
With these titles available for the entire month, PlayStation Plus members have plenty of time to dive in, explore, and make the start of 2026 a thrilling one.
Emmanuel Umahi
