Leaking games plus free for next January, I hope the leaks are true!

It seems that we are on a date with two distinct addresses coming to the subscribers of the month of January next that the truth of the leaks that appeared through a page of Google Plus hours ago appear as you see in the picture below, Batman Telltale Series and Deus Ex Mankind Divided in the list of free games for next month .

We searched through the Internet to confirm the source of the picture but unfortunately we did not find it to the threads or sources so the news remains under the umbrella of the rumor until confirmed or denied by a reliable source and we can only wait until Wednesday next day is expected to be revealed free games For the next month.

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: 

• The Outlast Trials (PS4/PS5) – Near-Future horror survival

• Jusant (PS4/PS5) – Chill climbing puzzle adventure

• 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:

• Ghostrunner – cyber‑punk, one‑hit‑kill parkour

• Escape Academy – co‑op escape‑room puzzler

• 20 Minutes Till Dawn – frantic bullet‑hell roguelike

• A Plague Tale: Innocence – emotional cinematic adventure

• 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

• Mark your calendars: Jan 1 (PS Plus reveal + Epic freebies kickoff).

• Wishlist or follow the rumored titles now so you’re ready to claim on day one.

• Expect official announcements from Sony (around Jan 1) and Epic (typically late morning PST).