Race faster, survive harder, and play smarter — PlayStation Plus kicks off 2026 in style.
PlayStation Plus January 2026 games revealed with February leaks. See Essential, Extra, and Premium titles, release dates, and availability details.
Table of Contents
- January 2026 Essential Games
- January Extra & Premium Additions
- February 2026 PS Plus Leaks
- Important Availability Notes
January 2026 Essential Games
PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers start 2026 with a strong and diverse lineup, available from January 6 to February 2.
- Need for Speed Unbound – A high-octane street racing experience with stylish visuals and intense police chases.
- Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed – A beautifully remastered platformer set in a twisted Disney universe.
- Core Keeper – A relaxing yet challenging survival crafting game set in mysterious underground biomes.
All Essential titles must be claimed before they rotate out in early February.
January Extra & Premium Additions
Launching on January 20, the Extra and Premium tiers deliver a heavy mix of AAA hits, indie gems, and nostalgia.
Extra Tier Highlights
- Resident Evil Village – A chilling survival horror experience starring Ethan Winters.
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth – Turn-based combat, emotional storytelling, and adventures across Hawaii and Japan.
- Expeditions: A MudRunner Game – Tactical off-road exploration with realistic physics.
- A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead – Stealth-focused horror where silence is survival.
- The Exit 8 – Psychological puzzles that blur reality.
- Art of Rally – Minimalist top-down racing inspired by motorsport history.
- Darkest Dungeon II – A brutal roguelike journey through despair.
- A Little to the Left – Cozy puzzle-solving with satisfying organization mechanics.
Premium Classic
- Ridge Racer – A legendary arcade racer bringing pure ’90s nostalgia.
February 2026 PS Plus Leaks
Early leaks suggest Undisputed will headline the February 2026 Essential lineup.
- Undisputed – A realistic boxing simulator praised for deep mechanics and authentic presentation.
The game is rumored to be available across all PS Plus tiers until March 3. Sony is expected to officially reveal the full February lineup on January 28.
Important Availability Notes
- January Essential games leave on February 2 — claim them early.
- Extra and Premium titles rotate mid-month; expiry dates vary.
- Always check the PS5 Game Library for removal warnings.
With global economic shifts and potential gaming tariffs, Sony continues to strengthen PS Plus value by expanding its 800+ game catalog with AAA titles, indies, and classics.
From intense horror and stylish racing to cozy puzzles and boxing realism, PlayStation Plus in early 2026 offers something for every type of gamer.