PlayStation Plus members have until February 2nd to add January 2026’s free games to their library. After that date, these games will no longer be available, and a new selection of free games will be released for PS Plus subscribers.
This month’s PlayStation Plus free games have been available to download since January 6th. They are Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, Need for Speed Unbound, and Core Keeper.
The Next PS Plus Freebie Rotation Is Just Around the Corner
Sony will be updating the free games offered with PlayStation Plus next month, as they do every month. The new games will be available starting February 3rd, so if you want to claim the current January 2026 games, you’ll need to do so by February 2nd.
Free PS Plus Games for January 2026
| Game | Platform(s) | Value | PS User Score | OpenCritic Score | PS Release | Co-Op |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Keeper | PS4, PS5 | $19.99 | 4.74 | 87 | Oct 2024 | ✅ |
| Epic Mickey: Rebrushed | PS4, PS5 | $59.99 | 4.38 | 77 | Sep 2024 | ❌ |
| Need for Speed Unbound | PS5 | $69.99 | 3.09 | 75 | Dec 2022 | ❌ |
The January 2026 free games are available to claim until February 2.
The free games for January 2026 offer a little something for everyone: Core Keeper is a creative survival game focused on building and systems, Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is a fun, family-friendly adventure with classic Disney characters, and Need for Speed Unbound is a high-quality arcade racer where you can heavily customize your cars. Of the three, Core Keeper has received the best reviews, with an average score of 87 on OpenCritic – putting it in the top 2% of all games on the site. It’s also one of the highest-rated free games ever offered with PlayStation Plus, based on both critic and player reviews.
Unlike those titles, Epic Mickey: Rebrushed and Need for Speed Unbound both received scores in the mid-70s on OpenCritic. Interestingly, while Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is a remake of a 2010 Wii game, it’s been much better received by players on the PlayStation Store (4.38 stars) compared to Need for Speed Unbound (3.08 stars). Core Keeper stands out as well, offering players the option to play together in co-op mode.
The Next Batch of PS Plus Monthly Games One-Ups the January 2026 Lineup
Next February, PlayStation Plus subscribers will get an extra free game! Instead of the usual three, the February 2026 lineup will include four titles: Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, Subnautica: Below Zero, Ultros, and Undisputed. Sony hasn’t explained why they’re offering an additional game this month, but it’s a nice bonus for subscribers.
Free PS Plus Games for February 2026
| Game | Platform(s) | Value | PS User Score | OpenCritic Score | PS Release | Co-Op |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown | PS5 | $59.99 | 4.58 | 81 | Jan 18, 2019 | ❌ |
| Subnautica: Below Zero | PS4, PS5 | $29.99 | 4.56 | 83 | May 14, 2021 | ❌ |
| Ultros | PS4, PS5 | $24.99 | 4.24 | 79 | Feb 13, 2024 | ❌ |
| Undisputed | PS4, PS5 | $41.99 | 2.57 | 73 | Oct 11, 2024 | ✅ |
The February 2026 freebies will be available to PS Plus subscribers from February 3 to March 2.
Aside from the number of games, the PlayStation Plus lineups for January and February 2026 have been equally well-received by critics and players. This month’s games earned an average rating of 4.07 stars on the PlayStation Store and a score of 79 on OpenCritic. The February 2026 lineup averages 3.99 stars from players, also with a 79 on OpenCritic. Of the four games coming in February, only Undisputed, a boxing game from Steel City Interactive, offers co-op multiplayer. The February games have a combined retail value of $156.96, slightly higher than the $149.97 value of the January games.
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2026-02-01 04:09