January’s PlayStation Plus brings racing, Disney remake and co-op mining

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PlayStation has announced the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for January 2026 – a trio spanning street racing, a classic Disney remake and a cooperative mining sandbox. Need For Speed Unbound, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed and Core Keeper join the service from Tuesday, January 6 to Monday, February 2. Platforms vary by title, with one PS5 exclusive and two releases on both PS4 and PS5. PlayStation notes the lineup can differ by region, so local availability may vary. There is also a deadline for last month’s games, which expires just before the new lineup goes live.

Need For Speed Unbound – PS5 street racing from Criterion

Criterion Games’ latest entry in the long-running series arrives on PS5 with a structure built around both solo and online play. The setup focuses on climbing from rookie to the city’s top event while managing heat from the police and optimizing your garage.

• Separate single and multiplayer campaigns with progression tailored to each mode
• Weekly qualifiers leading to The Grand – Lakeshore’s headline street racing showdown
• Time-sensitive events and police chases that shape routes and risk–reward
• Extensive vehicle customization and style options
• A global soundtrack curated for the street racing setting

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed – PS4 and PS5 reimagining

This modernized 3D platformer sends Mickey into the Wasteland – a realm of forgotten Disney characters – where choices are expressed through a unique paint-and-thinner mechanic. Actions reshape environments and story direction across levels inspired by classic animation.

• Paint to restore and harmonize or use thinner to alter spaces and uncover secrets
• Encounters with legacy figures, including Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
• Collectible virtual Disney pins and creative side challenges
• Platforming stages influenced by animated films and shorts

Core Keeper – PS4 and PS5 cooperative mining sandbox

Awaken in a sprawling underground cavern and push deeper through exploration, crafting and base-building. The experience supports 1-8 players, with progression tied to skill growth, crafted gear and encounters that expand the world’s systems over time.

• Harvest resources, craft advanced tools and develop a customizable base
• Level up skills, face legendary Titans and discover the power of the Core
• Optional loops: gardening, fishing, cooking a wide range of recipes and animal care
• Meet the Cavelings and chart new biomes in a dynamically evolving world

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Availability at a glance – platforms and window

All titles below are scheduled for PlayStation Plus members during the specified window. Dates are provided by PlayStation and availability can vary by region on launch day.

Last call for December’s Monthly Games

According to PlayStation, members have until Monday, January 5 to add the following December titles to their library: Lego Horizon Adventures, Killing Floor 3, The Outlast Trials, Synduality Echo of Ada and Neon White.

Regional note

PlayStation states the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup may differ by region. Check your local PlayStation Store on launch day for the final list in your territory.

Final takeaway – one month, three distinct playstyles

January’s mix covers high-speed racing, a choice-driven platforming remake and a flexible co-op sandbox – a spread that caters to solo players and groups alike. Mark the dates, note the platform split and plan your queue for the month ahead.