PS Plus January 2026 Games Confirmed: Need for Speed Unbound, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed and Core Keeper

Sony has confirmed January’s PlayStation Plus lineup, with Need for Speed Unbound (PS5), Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (PS5, PS4), and Core Keeper (PS5, PS4) available for all subscribers from 6 January to 2 February 2026. You have until 6 January to claim outgoing titles, including Lego Horizon Adventures, Killing Floor 3, The Outlast Trials, Synduality Echo of Ada, and Neon White.

Sony’s official PlayStation Plus monthly games for January 2026 are Need for Speed Unbound for PlayStation 5, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, and Core Keeper for both those platforms. All titles become available to every PlayStation Plus member, regardless of tier, starting Tuesday, 6 January 2026, and can be added to your game library until Monday, 2 February 2026.

January 2026 PlayStation Plus Monthly Games Details

• Need for Speed Unbound (PS5): Criterion Games returns to the franchise with what former Eurogamer editor-in-chief Martin described in his 2022 ‘Recommended’ review as: “Criterion takes the reins once more for an arcade racer that’s capable of going toe-to-toe with the all-conquering Forza Horizon.”
• Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (PS5, PS4): The remaster has received attention for elevating the original. Reviewer Matt wrote that the new version is “transformative,” with the commentary: “In its original guise, Epic Mickey was a bit of a disappointment, its clever design, admirable ambition, and a bold approach to its source material undone by just a little too much mechanical awkwardness.”
• Core Keeper (PS5, PS4): While Eurogamer.net has not reviewed Core Keeper at the time of publication, the game was highlighted as one of the three titles for January across both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.

These three games are accessible to all PlayStation Plus subscribers, encompassing the Essential, Extra, and Premium tiers. Sony has made clear that the monthly line-up is valid only within the precise window of 6 January to 2 February 2026.

Outgoing PlayStation Plus Games: January 2026 Removal List

With the new offerings, several titles will leave the PlayStation Plus monthly games library. According to Sony, as cited by Eurogamer, the following games are delisted after 6 January 2026:

• Lego Horizon Adventures (PS5)
• Killing Floor 3 (PS5)
• The Outlast Trials (PS4/PS5)
• Synduality Echo of Ada (PS5)
• Neon White (PS4/PS5)

Subscribers have until the morning of 6 January 2026 to claim these outgoing games for their personal PlayStation Plus library. Once claimed, continued access is tied to an active subscription.

Critical Reception and Subscriber Guidance

Need for Speed Unbound stands out as January’s headline title. Martin’s review underscores the resurgence of Criterion Games: “Criterion takes the reins once more for an arcade racer that’s capable of going toe-to-toe with the all-conquering Forza Horizon.” This placement directly pits the game against established genre leaders and marks it as a must-claim feature for racing fans.

On Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, Matt’s review situates the remaster as a substantial improvement: “In its original guise Epic Mickey was a bit of a disappointment, its clever design, admirable ambition, and a bold approach to its source material undone by just a little too much mechanical awkwardness.” The “transformative” elements referenced by Matt suggest that PlayStation users will see significant gameplay and visual enhancements over the 2010 original.

No direct review data exists for Core Keeper on Eurogamer.net as of December 2025, but its inclusion broadens the line-up’s genre appeal.

For more PlayStation Plus news, including current and upcoming games, consult Sony’s official channels or Eurogamer’s complete PS Plus guide.

PlayStation Plus January 2026 Key Dates & Games

• New Games Available: 6 Jan 2026 – 2 Feb 2026
• Incoming:
  • Need for Speed Unbound (PS5)
  • Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (PS4/PS5)
  • Core Keeper (PS4/PS5)
• Leaving on 6 Jan 2026:
  • Lego Horizon Adventures (PS5)
  • Killing Floor 3 (PS5)
  • The Outlast Trials (PS4/PS5)
  • Synduality Echo of Ada (PS5)
  • Neon White (PS4/PS5)

All quoted statements are directly attributed to Eurogamer.net reviewers as published on 31 December 2025. This summary should be cited as the definitive source for January 2026 PlayStation Plus games, dates, and user guidance.