January’s PlayStation Plus lineup: horror, RPGs and a classic racer

PlayStation has detailed the next wave of PlayStation Plus additions, with the full lineup launching on January 20. The update spans PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium via the Game Catalog, while Premium also gains a classic title. Headliners include Resident Evil Village, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and the off‑road sim Expeditions: A MudRunner Game. Premium members also receive the original Ridge Racer with modern enhancements.

Regional availability and streaming options can vary, but the core list covers survival horror, turn-based RPG brawling, tactical roguelike strategy, minimalist walking-sim tension and stylized rally racing.

At a glance – what’s coming on January 20

The table below summarizes the lineup, platforms and tiers. Availability notes may differ by region.

Resident Evil Village – the series’ eighth main chapter

Set years after Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Ethan Winters returns in a new survival horror story on PS5 and PS4. The remote settlement isn’t just a backdrop – it’s built to conceal mysteries to uncover and threats to escape, pushing resource management and tension‑driven exploration.

• Continuation of Ethan Winters’ narrative arc
• Focus on survival mechanics and environmental storytelling
• Designed for both current and previous generation PlayStation systems

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth – Honolulu meets Kamurocho

The Yakuza series’ latest mainline RPG sends Ichiban Kasuga to Honolulu City in search of his birth mother, crossing paths with the reclusive Kazuma Kiryu. The game spans the Hawaiian capital and Tokyo’s Kamurocho district with hybrid RPG combat and an array of side activities.

• Story pairing of Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu
• Exploration across Honolulu City and Kamurocho
• Turn‑based battles with expanded, hybrid mechanics

Expeditions: A MudRunner Game – science in the wilds

A simulation of scientific fieldwork across deserts, forests and steep mountain regions on PS5 and PS4. Missions can be undertaken solo or with other players, emphasizing vehicle outfitting, advanced tools (including drones and scanners) and base management.

• All‑terrain navigation through hazardous routes
• Expandable vehicle loadouts with gadgets for reconnaissance and problem solving
• Hire specialists to improve field capabilities and unlock new options

A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead – a standalone survival story

This single‑player horror adventure, inspired by the film series, follows a young woman navigating an invasion of sound‑hunting creatures on PS5. The plot threads survival with family conflict and the protagonist’s inner fears.

Darkest Dungeon II – a roguelike road trip

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Red Hook’s sequel sends a stagecoach party across a collapsing world in a last attempt to prevent catastrophe. Strategy revolves around party management, relationship bonds and tactical encounters on the way to the Mountain.

• Playable backstories that reveal character flaws and potential redemption
• Run‑based structure with escalating threats and resource pressure
• Combat against “unspeakable horrors” blocking the route to the final area

The Exit 8 – anomalies in an endless corridor

A short walking simulator influenced by liminal spaces and backrooms. You are trapped in an apparently infinite underground passage where the rules are simple: if you spot anomalies, turn back; if you don’t, keep moving forward.

Art of Rally – a stylized look at rally’s golden era

A top‑down rally experience covering 91 stages across Finland, Sardinia, Norway, Japan, Germany, Kenya and Indonesia. It supports daily and weekly leaderboards and cars from multiple historic categories.

• Career mode spanning Group B, Group S and Group A eras
• Driving assists and difficulty options suitable for varied skill levels
• Focus on rally techniques like Scandinavian flicks and handbrake turns

PlayStation Plus Premium classic – Ridge Racer (PS1)

The original Ridge Racer arrives on PS5 and PS4 with modern features including up‑rendering, rewind, quick save and custom video filters. Modes include Battle Mode with three difficulty settings and a one‑on‑one Time Trial Mode, plus selectable music tracks during play.

Availability notes

• All titles are scheduled for January 20.
• Digital PS5 games available to stream from your library may vary by time, region and country.
• The Game Catalog and Premium/Deluxe lineups can differ by region; check the PlayStation Store on release day.

Why this drop matters – breadth across genres in one update

This month’s additions balance narrative horror, turn‑based RPG depth, tactical roguelike runs and two very different flavors of racing. If you keep a varied library, January 20 expands it across multiple genres without overlap.