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PlayStation Plus January Lineup Announced: Need for Speed Unbound, Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, Core Keeper

The selection tests Sony’s push toward PS5‑first offerings, raising questions about repeated catalog titles.

Overview

  • All three titles are claimable January 6 through February 2, with Need for Speed Unbound on PS5 and both Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed and Core Keeper on PS4 and PS5.
  • Sony’s announcement confirms an earlier Dealabs leak by billbil-kun that identified Need for Speed Unbound ahead of the reveal.
  • Need for Speed Unbound previously appeared in the PS Plus Extra/Premium catalog in February 2024, a repeat that factors into discussions of subscription value.
  • Sony had signaled a greater PS5 emphasis starting in 2026, yet two of the month’s games are cross‑gen releases, prompting debate over the shift.
  • Subscribers have until January 5 to add December’s five-game slate to their libraries before the titles rotate out.