PlayStation Plus adds Village, Infinite Wealth and Ridge Racer this January

Table of Content

PlayStation has detailed January’s updates for its subscription service, confirming a mix of horror, role‑playing, simulation and a classic racer. The Game Catalog for Extra and Premium adds Resident Evil Village, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, Darkest Dungeon II, The Exit 8 and Art of Rally. Ridge Racer arrives as the month’s classic for Premium. The entire lineup is set to be playable from January 20.

Note: Digital PS5 game streaming availability can change over time and varies by region and country. The Game Catalog and Premium/Deluxe selections may also differ by region – check PlayStation Store on release day.

Game Catalog highlights – Extra and Premium

Resident Evil Village (PS5, PS4)

Capcom’s eighth mainline entry follows Ethan Winters a few years after Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. A remote European settlement becomes central to his search as the environment itself is framed as a core character with secrets and threats. The focus remains on survival horror, resource management and escape.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (PS5, PS4)

• Dual protagonists – Ichiban Kasuga joins forces with the reclusive Kazuma Kiryu.
• New locale – Explore Honolulu City alongside Tokyo’s Kamurocho.
• Hybrid RPG combat – Turn‑based systems enhanced with positional and contextual actions.
• Side activities return across both cities.

Expeditions: A MudRunner Game (PS5, PS4)

• Scientific expeditions across deserts, forests and mountain regions – solo or with other players.
• Drive all‑terrain vehicles on hazardous routes using drones, scanners and other tools.
• Build a base, gear up vehicles and hire specialists to unlock new exploration options.

A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead (PS5)

A single‑player horror adventure inspired by the film series. It follows a young woman navigating an invasion by sound‑hunting creatures, balancing survival with family tensions and her own fears.

Darkest Dungeon II (PS5, PS4)

• Roguelike “road trip” structure with a stagecoach journey through a decaying world.
• Play hero backstories to reveal flaws and pursue redemption.
• Combat emphasizes stress, synergy and party bonds to survive and reach the Mountain.

The Exit 8 (PS5, PS4)

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A short, observation‑driven walking sim set in an endless underground passage. The rules are explicit: if you spot anomalies, turn back immediately; if none are present, do not turn back. Progress hinges on attention to subtle changes.

Art of Rally (PS5, PS4)

• Top‑down rally across stylized locations with daily and weekly leaderboards.
• Career mode spans 91 stages in Finland, Sardinia, Norway, Japan, Germany, Kenya and Indonesia.
• Drive vintage classes from the 1960s-1980s, including Group B, Group S and Group A.
• Supports beginner options and advanced techniques like the Scandinavian flick and left‑foot braking.

Premium classic – Ridge Racer (PS5, PS4)

Namco’s original PlayStation racer returns with modern conveniences. Features include up‑rendering, rewind, quick save and custom video filters. Two modes are available – Battle Mode with three difficulty settings, and Time Trial one‑on‑one races. A music player lets you select BGM tracks during play.

Lineup at a glance

For quick reference, the table below outlines platforms, tier placement and when the games become available. This summary helps identify what’s in the Game Catalog versus the Premium classic.

Table – January PlayStation Plus lineup overview

Final take – Why this update matters

This drop blends big‑name horror, a sprawling RPG, methodical off‑road simulation and a PS1 staple. Whether you want narrative tension, tactical endurance or time‑attack thrills, the January 20 update widens the catalog across genres and generations.