The first free monthly PlayStation Plus games for paid subscribers in 2026 have been revealed and it’s a sleepy month for PS5 and PS4 players. There are also only three additions for this month, compared to five last month.
On December 31, Sony revealed the first batch of PS Plus Essential games coming this year and while they are decent games, none of the choices make a splash. These games can be permanently added to your PlayStation library starting January 6. Once added, you will be able to install and play them whenever you want as long as you are an active PS Plus Essential, Extra or Premium subscriber. Here is the list of games and on which platforms they are available:
Need for unlimited speed | PS5
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed | PS4, PS5
Guardian of the Core | PS4, PS5
Rebrushed is the 2024 remaster of the 2010 platformer from Deus Ex director Warren Spector. Great for anyone who hasn’t played the original or wants an important lesson in the history of game development. Unboundfor its part, is the 25th part of the Need for speed series and features a neat cel-shaded art style. The 2022 release is a fun racing game but far from the franchise’s most memorable.
Guardian of the Core is undoubtedly the best cover of this month. This is a top-down pixel art creation simulation that blends Minecraft And Valley of Stars. Like those games, it continues to receive numerous free updates, including one later this month called Void & Voltage. Not the worst month overall, but not as generous as last month transportation before vacation.
