Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the long-awaited list of games that will be integrated into the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalogs from January 20th. This month’s selection is led by two highly successful titles, Resident Evil Village and Like to Dragon: Infinite Wealth, promising dozens of hours of gameplay for service subscribers on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles.
The update is part of the company’s ongoing strategy to add value to its subscription platform by offering a mix of major releases, critically acclaimed titles and innovative indie games. The inclusion of recent and popular games reinforces the service’s competitiveness in the subscription games market.
In addition to the two highlights, the complete list includes eight other titles that span different genres, from vehicle simulation and survival horror to puzzles and strategic RPGs. The diversity of the selection seeks to cater to different player profiles, ensuring that all subscribers find something new to explore during the month.
Main highlights of the January catalog
Resident Evil Village, the eighth main entry in Capcom’s iconic survival horror series, puts players back in control of Ethan Winters on a desperate search for his kidnapped daughter. The game takes place in a mysterious, gothic European village, full of terrifying creatures and enigmatic lords, including the famous Lady Dimitrescu. Combinando The first-person perspective of its predecessor with more intense action and exploration elements, Village has been acclaimed for its immersive atmosphere, level design, and narrative. The version available on the service is compatible with both PS4 and PS5, allowing new generation players to take advantage of graphical improvements, reduced loading times and DualSense controller features, such as adaptive triggers and haptic feedback, for an even greater immersion in the nightmare of Ethan.
The Yakuza saga continues in Infinite Wealth
Another major title is Like to Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the latest chapter in the acclaimed Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio franchise. The game expands the universe of the series by taking players to Havaí, in a plot that unites the protagonists Ichiban Kasuga and the legendary Kazuma Kiryu. Pela For the first time in the series, the story unfolds in a setting outside of Japão, offering a vast and vibrant map to explore.
Infinite Wealth improves on the turn-based RPG combat system introduced in Yakuza: The game is known for its dense narrative, which mixes criminal drama with moments of humor, and for a massive amount of secondary content, including minigames, side missions and captivating stories that delve deeper into the world and its characters.
The complete list of games added to the service
In addition to the two main titles that attract attention, Sony has prepared a varied selection to complement the month’s offer. The list ranges from exploration adventures to horror and strategy experiences, ensuring options for all tastes.
The full selection arriving on the service on January 20th includes the following titles, with the majority available for both generations of PlayStation consoles:
– Resident Evil Village (PS4, PS5)
– Like to Dragon: Infinite Wealth (PS4, PS5)
– Expeditions: A MudRunner Game (PS4, PS5)
– A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead (PS5)
– Darkest Dungeon 2 (PS4, PS5)
– Exit 8 (PS4, PS5)
– Art of Rally (PS4, PS5)
– A Little to the Left (PS4, PS5)
– LEGO 2K Drive (PS4, PS5)
– LEGO Worlds (PS4)
Exploration and survival in different scenarios
For simulation fans, Expeditions: The MudRunner Game offers an off-road scientific exploration experience. Players lead research missions through challenging terrain, using vehicles equipped with cutting-edge technology to overcome natural obstacles such as mud, rivers and steep slopes.
The horror genre is reinforced with A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead. Baseado in the popular film franchise, this first-person adventure game tells an unprecedented story of survival in a world dominated by creatures that hunt by sound, requiring silence and cunning to survive.
Darkest Dungeon 2 brings a strategic challenge in a roguelike RPG format. Players must manage a group of heroes on a dangerous journey, dealing not only with monsters, but also with the team’s stress and internal conflicts, in a deep and punishing turn-based combat system.
Completing the variety, Exit 8 is a puzzle and observation game that has become a viral phenomenon, where the player needs to escape an infinite underground passage by paying attention to subtle anomalies in the environment.
Options for all types of players
Art of Rally offers a stylized view of the world of motorsport, with a top-down perspective that harkens back to the classics of the genre. The game celebrates the golden age of rallying, allowing players to drive iconic cars in minimalist, visually striking settings around the world.
For family audiences and arcade racing fans, LEGO 2K Drive features a vast open world where you can build and race any vehicle imaginable. The game combines races, missions and challenges in a fun and fully customizable environment, with the characteristic charm of the LEGO brand.
Details for subscribers
All games mentioned will be available for download at no additional cost to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium plan subscribers from January 20th. Titles can be accessed directly through the game library on the console while the subscription is active.
It is important to highlight that the availability of games in the catalog may vary over time, as new titles are added monthly while others may be removed from the service. Players can add games to their library to ensure access while they are a subscriber.
Reinforcing the value of the service
The January update demonstrates Sony’s continued commitment to providing a robust and diverse library to the PlayStation community. By including recent and acclaimed releases, the company not only retains its current subscribers, but also attracts new players to its platform, solidifying PlayStation Plus as one of the leading gaming services on the market.
