Sony revealed the new batch of games that will be integrated into the PlayStation Plus catalogs for levels Extra and Premium. Starting January 20, 2026, subscribers will have the opportunity to download and play a robust selection of titles for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, including high-profile games such as the acclaimed Resident Evil Village and the RPG Like to Dragon: Infinite Wealth. The monthly update aims to enrich the available library, offering a variety of genres for different player profiles, from survival horror to complex simulations and deep narrative experiences.
Unlike the monthly games offered in the Essential plan, which can be redeemed and maintained as long as the subscription is active, the titles in the Extra and Premium catalog work on a rotating system. Isso means that players can fully access them as long as they remain on the service, but access is revoked if the game is removed from the library or the subscription expires. The announcement reinforces Sony’s strategy of keeping the service competitive, with regular additions of high-caliber productions and critically acclaimed independent titles.
How the January Update works
The new selection will be available for download on the stipulated date, January 20, for all subscribers to the Extra and Deluxe/Premium plans. The full list spans nine games, ensuring there are options for all tastes. Além of the two most important titles, the selection includes experiences ranging from off-road simulation to relaxing puzzles and psychological horror games, demonstrating an effort to curate a diverse and high-quality catalog.
The games joining the service are: Resident Evil Village, Like to Dragon: Little to the Left and the classic Ridge Racer, the latter exclusive to subscribers of the Premium plan. Most titles are available for both PS4 and PS5, with the exception of A Quiet Place, which is an exclusive release for the new generation console.
Resident Evil Village and acclaimed horror
One of the biggest attractions of the update is, without a doubt, Resident Evil Village. Desenvolvido and published by Capcom, the eighth main title in the iconic survival horror franchise continues the story of The game was widely praised for its dense atmosphere, which mixes psychological horror with intense action sequences, and for its memorable characters, such as the imposing Lady Dimitrescu. First-person gameplay intensifies immersion, while level design encourages exploration and resource management, classic elements of the series. In the PlayStation 5 version, the game benefits from almost instantaneous loading times, improved graphics with ray tracing, 3D audio that increases spatial perception and the haptic feedback of the DualSense controller, which makes each shot and interaction more visceral. Sua inclusion in the catalog is an excellent opportunity for those who have not yet tried one of the most talked about games of its generation.
The saga continues in Like to Dragon Infinite Wealth
Another major highlight is Like to Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the latest chapter in the series previously known in the West as Yakuza. The game is notable for uniting the two protagonists of the franchise, the charismatic Ichiban Kasuga and the legendary Kazuma Kiryu, in an epic adventure that unfolds between the Japão and, for the first time in the series, the Estados Unidos, specifically the Havaí. The exciting narrative addresses themes such as friendship, mortality and the search for redemption, as the two heroes face new and old threats in a plot full of twists and turns.
The combat system maintains the turn-based RPG base introduced in Yakuza: Like to Dragon, but with significant evolutions that allow greater freedom of movement and strategy during battles. Além from the main campaign, the game offers an impressive volume of side content, with dozens of minigames, comedic and dramatic side missions, and even a full simulation mode called “Dondoko Island”, where players can build their own resort. The richness of detail and the depth of its systems make Infinite Wealth a vast and rewarding experience for fans of Japanese RPGs.
Expeditions’s off-road simulation
For players who prefer a more methodical and strategic challenge, Expeditions: MudRunner Game offers a unique proposition. Desenvolvido by Saber Interactive, the game focuses on scientific expeditions aboard high-tech off-road vehicles. The goal is not speed, but careful navigation through treacherous terrain such as arid deserts, dense forests, and rocky mountains.
Success in each mission depends on route planning, managing equipment such as winches, drones and anchors, and adapting to dynamic weather conditions. Realistic vehicle physics and real-time terrain deformation create constant obstacles, requiring patience and critical thinking to overcome.
The Quiet Place and survival through sound
Based on the popular horror film franchise, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead transports players to the same post-apocalyptic universe, where survival depends on absolute silence. Este first-person horror title features an original story and a new protagonist, who must navigate a world ravaged by blind creatures who hunt guided by sound.
The main gameplay mechanics revolve around noise management. Cada step, each dropped object and each opened door can be a death sentence, creating an atmosphere of constant tension. Players will need to use the environment to their advantage to create distractions and avoid deadly encounters, in an experience that promises to be faithful to the suspense that established the films.
Diversity with independent and niche titles
The January catalog also stands out for the inclusion of several independent games that cater to specific audiences. Darkest Dungeon 2, for example, is the sequel to the acclaimed and challenging roguelike RPG. The game puts players in command of a stagecoach on a desperate journey to prevent the apocalypse, focusing on managing not only combat, but also stress and relationships between heroes.
The Exit 8 offers a more restrained and experimental psychological horror experience. Inspirado In Japanese urban legends about liminals, the game traps the player in a looping subway passage, where one must observe subtle anomalies to find the exit. It’s a short proposal, but impactful and memorable.
On a completely different note, Art of Rally is a stylized racing game with a top-down view that celebrates the golden age of rallying. With a direction that balances arcade and simulation mechanics, and a relaxing soundtrack, the game offers a racing experience focused on skill and the appreciation of beautiful minimalist environments.
Finally, A Little to the Left is a cozy puzzle game where the goal is to organize household objects in a nice and logical way. With multiple solutions to many of the puzzles and a mischievous cat who occasionally messes everything up, it’s a relaxing and satisfying experience for those who like order and organization.
Arcade classic for plane Premium
Exclusively for subscribers of the highest tier, PlayStation Plus Premium, the catalog of classics receives the addition of Ridge Racer. The legendary arcade racing game, which marked the launch of several PlayStation consoles, returns with its gameplay focused on exaggerated drifts and breakneck speed, allowing a new generation of players to experience one of the pillars of the genre.
Understanding access to the rotating catalog
It is essential that subscribers understand the nature of the PS Plus Extra and Premium catalogue. Added games are not a permanent possession of the player. Eles can be downloaded and played in its entirety, including all its modes, as long as the service subscription is active and the title in question is part of the library offered by Sony.
Periodically, some games are removed from the service to make way for new additions. Quando this happens, access to the title is blocked. Sony often announces which games will be leaving the catalog in advance, giving players time to complete or try them out before they leave.
An advantage of the system is that, if a game you were playing leaves the catalog and you decide to buy it later, or if it returns to the service in the future, all your progress and saved data are maintained. Isso ensures you can pick up exactly where you left off without losing your achievements.
