The new year is moving fast for PlayStation owners in India. As we reach the end of January 2026, gamers are eagerly waiting for the next batch of free games. Sony is expected to announce the PlayStation Plus Essential lineup for February 2026 very soon. However, there is some bad news before the good news. Sony has updated the “Last Chance to Play” section, and several popular titles are leaving the service next month.

If you are a subscriber, now is the time to check your library. Here is everything you need to know about the games leaving in February, the massive titles you can play right now from the January catalog, and when the next official announcement will drop.

9 Games Leaving PS Plus in February 2026

Sony has confirmed that nine games will be removed from the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalogs in February. If you are currently playing these, you have until February 17, 2026, to finish them. Once they leave, you will have to buy them from the PlayStation Store to continue playing.

The biggest loss for Indian fans is likely WWE 2K25. Wrestling games are huge in India, and this title was only added to the service recently (September 2025). Its departure is likely due to the upcoming release of WWE 2K26.

Another major exit is New World: Aeternum. This open-world MMO from Amazon is leaving the service, which is a blow for players who joined its community. Other notable indie hits like Cult of the Lamb and the cyberpunk shooter The Ascent are also on the way out.

Confirmed List of Games Leaving:

• WWE 2K25 (Sports)
• Cult of the Lamb (Indie/Action)
• New World: Aeternum (MMO)
• The Ascent (Cyberpunk RPG)
• Spirit of the North (Adventure)
• Rez Infinite (VR/Shooter)
• SaGa Frontier Remastered (RPG)
• Super Neptunia RPG (RPG)
• Carto (Puzzle)

January 2026 Catalog: Play These Huge Games Now

While seeing games leave is sad, the current lineup for January 2026 is actually one of the best we have seen in a long time. These games were added earlier this month and are available for all Extra and Premium subscribers right now.

The headline title is Resident Evil Village. This is the eighth main game in the horror series and continues the story of Ethan Winters. It is a must-play for horror fans.

Another massive addition is Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. This RPG features both Ichiban Kasuga and the legendary Kazuma Kiryu. It is a massive game set in Hawaii and Japan, offering hundreds of hours of gameplay. If you haven’t started it yet, download it immediately.

Other games you can play right now include Expeditions: A MudRunner Game (great for off-road driving fans) and the horror spin-off A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead.

When Will the February 2026 Essential Games Be Announced?

Sony usually follows a strict schedule for its announcements. The PlayStation Plus Essential games are typically revealed on the last Wednesday of the month.

For February 2026, the announcement date is expected to be Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Expected Timings for India:

• Date: January 28, 2026
• Time: Around 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time)

These games will likely be available for download starting Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

What to Expect Next?

Rumors suggest that Sony is focusing heavily on PS5 titles this year. We might see fewer PS4-only games in the monthly lineup as the console generation moves forward. There is also chatter about a new “Day One” indie release coming to the service soon, similar to how The Plucky Squire debuted in the past.

For now, finish WWE 2K25 if you are in the middle of a career mode, and keep an eye out for the official reveal this Wednesday