January’s PlayStation Plus lineup lands with racers, a remake and co‑op mining

Table of Content

PlayStation confirmed the Monthly Games lineup for January 2026, headlined by Need For Speed Unbound, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed and Core Keeper. The trio will be available to PlayStation Plus members from Tuesday, January 6 through Monday, February 2. Platforms vary by title – one is PS5-only, two span PS4 and PS5. The announcement notes that regional lineups may differ on launch day.

Need For Speed Unbound (PS5)

Criterion Games’ latest entry centers on street racing in Lakeshore with separate single‑player and multiplayer campaigns. Progression funnels through weekly qualifiers toward The Grand, the city’s top street‑racing event, while police pursuits and time‑based challenges shape the risk–reward loop.

• Campaign structure – distinct solo and online tracks for progression
• Activities – races against time, police chases, weekly qualifiers backing entry to The Grand
• Garage – customization for precision‑tuned cars and visual styling
• Audio – a global soundtrack underpinning the street‑racing setting

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (PS4, PS5)

The remake revisits the Wasteland – a realm of forgotten Disney characters – through a 3D platformer starring Mickey Mouse. Its core mechanic revolves around the paint and thinner brush, which lets players restore elements or remove them to reveal paths and secrets, altering how scenarios resolve.

• Mechanics – choose paint to restore or thinner to erase and change outcomes
• Characters – includes Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
• Progression – collect virtual Disney pins and tackle platforming stages inspired by classic animation

Core Keeper (PS4, PS5)

A 1-8 player mining sandbox that begins in a long‑dormant cavern. Players harvest resources, craft tools, build a base and explore an evolving underground world, advancing skills and tackling large‑scale encounters.

• Exploration and crafting – gather relics and materials, expand your hub and gear
• Combat goals – confront legendary Titans and uncover the Core’s power
• Side systems – gardening, fishing, cooking a wide set of recipes and animal care
• Inhabitants – meet the Cavelings while shaping your own underground world

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Lineup overview: dates and platforms

The table below summarizes the availability window and platforms for each January game. All three are part of the Monthly Games rotation and share the same claim period.

Last call for December’s Monthly Games

According to PlayStation, members have until Monday, January 5, 2026 to add the December rotation to their libraries:

• Lego Horizon Adventures
• Killing Floor 3
• The Outlast Trials
• Synduality Echo of Ada
• Neon White

Regional note

PlayStation indicates the Monthly Games lineup may vary by region. The final offering for your territory will be reflected in the PlayStation Store on launch day.

Final Takeaway – Three distinct genres for the month

January’s selection covers arcade racing, a remade platformer and a co‑op mining sandbox – a range that suits solo and group play. The claim period is limited to January 6–February 2, so plan your downloads and co‑op sessions accordingly.