> At a Glance
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> – PlayStation Plus subscribers can download Need for Speed Unbound, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and Core Keeper at no extra cost until Feb. 2
> – Reddit users call the lineup “underwhelming,” with one posting a trash-bag GIF to signal disappointment
> – Some players are still excited to try the Disney title
> – Why it matters: Your next free PS Plus games are live-see whether they’re worth the download or the criticism is on point
Sony’s subscription perk is back with three new titles for January, but not everyone is racing to claim them. While PlayStation Plus offers Essential, Extra, and Premium tiers starting at $10 a month, social media chatter shows a divide between shrugs and mild enthusiasm.
What’s Free This Month
Subscribers can add the following to their libraries through Feb. 2:
- Need for Speed Unbound – street-race from beater cars to Ferraris while outrunning police.
- Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed – wield paint and thinner to reshape a land of forgotten Disney characters.
- Core Keeper – mine, craft, and explore an underground sandbox solo or in eight-player co-op.
Community Reaction
Several Reddit users say the trio feels predictable.
One commenter wrote:
> “It’s not even a disappointment anymore when it’s expected.”
Another simply posted a GIF of a man standing beside trash bags.
Still, some players are eager to test the Disney adventure, showing that tastes vary within the 100-plus game catalog.
Quick Comparison
| Title | Genre | Local Co-op | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Need for Speed Unbound | Arcade racing | No | Feb. 2 |
| Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed | 3D platformer | No | Feb. 2 |
| Core Keeper | Survival sandbox | Up to 8 | Feb. 2 |
Key Takeaways
- All PS Plus tiers get the same three games for January.
- Critics on Reddit label the picks repetitive, yet a subset is curious about the Mickey Mouse revival.
- You have until Feb. 2 to claim and try the games before February’s rotation arrives.
Whether you side with the skeptics or see hidden gems, the January drop is live-grab them or pass until next month.
