Leaking games plus free for next January, I hope the leaks are true!
Here are the rumored and leaked games coming free in January 2026—based on trusted industry leak sources. Take these with a grain of salt, but they’re looking pretty solid:
🎮 PlayStation Plus Essential (January Reveal)
According to recent leaks (via ABP Live quoting NME), the Essential tier lineup believed to drop on January 1, 2026, with availability starting around January 7, might include:
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The Outlast Trials (PS4/PS5) – Near-Future horror survival
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Jusant (PS4/PS5) – Chill climbing puzzle adventure
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Horizon Chase 2 (PS4/PS5) – Retro‑inspired arcade racing
These started trending from a source known for accuracy, though Sony tends to snap it all up on the official announcement day.
🖥️ Epic Games Store (Early January Freebies)
A leaker on X (PC_Focus via Wccftech) claims the first week of January will include:
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Ghostrunner – cyber‑punk, one‑hit‑kill parkour
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Escape Academy – co‑op escape‑room puzzler
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20 Minutes Till Dawn – frantic bullet‑hell roguelike
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A Plague Tale: Innocence – emotional cinematic adventure
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Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy – big narrative single-player RPG
These are slated to fill daily slots from January 1–11, 2026.
✅ TL;DR & What to Watch
| Platform | Leak Status | Potential Free Games |
|---|---|---|
| PS Plus Essential | High (ABP/NME) | Outlast Trials, Jusant, Horizon Chase 2 |
| Epic Games Store | High (Wccftech) | Ghostrunner, Escape Academy, 20 Minutes Till Dawn, A Plague Tale: Innocence, Guardians of the Galaxy |
🧠Pro Tips
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Mark your calendars: Jan 1 (PS Plus reveal + Epic freebies kickoff).
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Wishlist or follow the rumored titles now so you’re ready to claim on day one.
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Expect official announcements from Sony (around Jan 1) and Epic (typically late morning PST).


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