Overview
- Dealabs user billbil-kun, known for accurate PS Plus leaks, reports that Need for Speed Unbound is slated for the January Essential lineup.
- Sony is expected to unveil the full list at 4:30 p.m. GMT on December 31, according to multiple outlets.
- If the leak is accurate, the game would be available to claim starting Tuesday, January 6, 2026, for members across all tiers.
- Developed by Criterion Games and published by EA, the 2022 racer holds about a 77 Metacritic score and is noted for its street-art visual effects.
- Player reaction is mixed, with some citing its prior Extra/Premium catalog presence and pointing to the Ultimate Edition’s current PlayStation Store discount running through January 8.