New Year brings new celebrations and Sony has planned its next move accordingly. PlayStation Plus is making an impressive entrance into 2026 like a super-fast sports car, and it’s already suggesting that the New Year should be spent with fast action, fun adventures, and solving the mysteries of underground worlds.
Sony has made it very clear that the title of PlayStation Plus games for the month of January 2026 comprises Need for Speed Unbound, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and Core Keeper that will be available to every PS Plus member.
Based on the guidelines given by PlayStation. Blog, the three games can be obtained starting from January 6th and will remain in a player’s library until February 2nd, which will give an entire month to the customers to start the year with a variety of genres.
Need for Speed Unbound is available on PS5
Need for Speed Unbound is leading the pack of games, it is the 2022 edition (Racing) in EA’s iconic series, which is available on PlayStation 5. The game introduces a perfect combination of street race and a daring animated visual depiction, which makes it look more appealing in comparison to the past releases.
Players are required to race with time, escape from the police, and get into the weekly qualifying round for The Grand, which is the ultimate racing event in Lakeshore.
What distinguishes Unbound from others is the split single-player and multiplayer system, under which the gamers can make their progress separately in each mode. While it does not completely change the course of the series, it does improve the already known maneuvers in a very impactful way.
A review about it said,
“It hasn’t strayed very far from the fundamentals of 2019’s Heat, but its bold new animated style impresses.”
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
The lineup of PS4 and PS5 games has been expanded with Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, which is a visually enhanced remake of the 2010 trendy classic. It was first released for the Nintendo Wii. The game puts the player in the shoes of Mickey Mouse and takes him to the Wasteland, which is a strange place where forgotten Disney characters exist.
The new version brings the original experience up to date, however it still holds the soul of the original. Rebrushed is not that much of a trip down memory lane, but it is an intricate and well thought reintroduction from the time when it was first released.
In the game, Walt Disney’s first significant character, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, plays a very important role and provides the adventure with emotional intensity. It is perceived as a modern release, which successfully connects the classic design and modern expectations.
Core Keeper Offers a Perfect Time to Dig In
Last but not the least, PlayStation Plus’ January offerings conclude with Core Keeper, which is available on both PS4 and PS5. This mining sandbox adventure can be played solo or with up to eight players.
It combines elements of crafting, exploration, and base-building in a randomly evolving underground world. Players will learn how to collect resources, dig up ancient relics, and develop their base all while revealing the secrets that are lying underneath the surface.
The timing is just perfect for those who are not yet familiar with it. Core Keeper is going to have its major Void & Voltage update on 28th January 2026, which will add a new biome called Breaker’s Reach, a strong boss named S.A.H.A.B.A.R., and high-tech automation tools that make the game more engaging.
The mid-month content release is going to be very advantageous for the PS Plus subscribers, as that will be the perfect gateway for them to the expanding universe of the game.
December Games Will Disappear Soon
The deadline for players to claim the December PlayStation Plus titles for their library is the 5th of January, and that includes the likes of Lego Horizon Adventures, Killing Floor 3, The Outlast Trials, Synduality Echo of Ada, and Neon White. If a player claims a title, they can enjoy it as long as the subscription is active.
Biggest PlayStation Plus Year Opening
The month of January 2026 has already and confidently begun for PlayStation Plus with that big-racer, popular Disney remake, and feature-rich sandbox adventure. January’s offer has creative variety, along with big blockbuster attention, and it nearly caters to all kinds of gamers.
It seems like from the moment the New Year comes in, Sony is letting everyone know that PlayStation Plus is still the best, and it is a good reason to extend holiday gaming sessions a little longer.
