PS Plus Extra subscribers are being urged to try Indika, a 2024 indie title added to the service in August 2025, which currently averages about 4.06/5 from players and has sparked discussion for its distinctive storytelling and visuals.
PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive only three free games in January 2026, including Need For Speed Unbound, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and Core Keeper, marking a quieter start to the year compared to previous months.
Sony's PlayStation Plus offers three free games for January 2026: Need for Speed Unbound, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and Core Keeper, providing a variety of racing, platforming, and survival experiences. Subscribers can claim these games through their console or app, and the titles remain in their library as long as their subscription is active.
Sony's January PlayStation Plus freebie, Core Keeper, is a highly-rated sandbox adventure game praised by gamers with a 94% rating, offering solo and multiplayer gameplay with a major update coming soon, making it a must-play title to start the year.
PlayStation Plus Essential users are unhappy with the January 2026 free game lineup, mainly because Need For Speed Unbound, which was previously available on the service, is being offered again, causing frustration among subscribers. The other two games, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed and Core Keeper, have received more positive feedback. The games are available until February 2, 2026.
PlayStation Plus has announced its free game lineup for January 2026, focusing exclusively on PS5 titles from this point forward, with the January lineup including Need for Speed Unbound, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and Core Keeper. PS4 games will no longer be a core part of the Essential tier from January 2026, though some titles may still be offered occasionally. The games will be available from January 6 to February 2, 2026.
Sony announced the January 2026 lineup for PlayStation Plus, featuring Need for Speed Unbound, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and Core Keeper, available from January 6 to February 2, with additional details on game features and updates.
PlayStation Plus has announced its free games for January 2026, including Need For Speed Unbound, Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and Core Keeper, available from January 6 to February 2, with reminders to claim December's games before January 5.
The first free game for PlayStation Plus in January 2026 has leaked, revealing that Need for Speed Unbound will be available to subscribers, offering an arcade-style racing experience with a street racing theme, starting from January 6th.
Sony's stock price declined ahead of upcoming changes to the PlayStation Plus service scheduled for January 2026, reflecting investor concerns or market reactions to the upcoming adjustments.
Sony PlayStation Plus is shifting its focus to prioritize PS5 titles starting January 2026, with PS4 games becoming less frequent and only available intermittently, prompting fans to anticipate the upcoming free game lineup and consider upgrading to PS5.
PlayStation Plus offers the underrated 25-hour open-world RPG Immortals Fenyx Rising for free, a mythological adventure with praise for its humor, gameplay, and crossover appeal to fans of Assassin’s Creed and Zelda, making it a great pick for holiday gaming.
Sony is offering PlayStation Plus subscribers, especially PS5 users, a free three-month trial of Apple Music, though some users report it may be a discounted version rather than completely free. This benefit is part of Sony's ongoing incentives for subscribers, which include free trials for major games and movie credits, making it a valuable perk for iPhone and Mac users.
The November 2025 lineup for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium includes a diverse selection of games such as GTA 5, Pacific Drive, horror thriller Still Wakes the Deep, and classic Tomb Raider: Anniversary, along with new titles like Monster Jam Showdown and MotoGP 25, available from November 18.
PlayStation has officially launched cloud streaming on the PlayStation Portal, allowing PS Plus Premium members to stream thousands of PS5 and compatible games directly from the cloud, along with new features like 3D audio, accessibility options, and multiplayer support.