Every month, the PlayStation Plus catalog evolves. New titles are added, while others quietly leave the scene. Behind this rotation, a precise logic: the licensing agreements concluded between Sony and publishers are not eternal. They generally follow contract cycles of six to twelve months. By observing these models, it is possible to anticipate certain departures even before they are officially announced.
For January 2026, several clues suggest that a dozen games could be removed from PS Plus Extra and Premium. Among them, a particularly popular PlayStation 5 exclusive is at the forefront.
God of War Ragnarok on reprieve in the catalog
This is the title that gets people talking the most: God of War Ragnarok, a direct sequel to the acclaimed 2018 reboot. Available on the service for several months, its presence in the withdrawal forecasts worries players who have not yet had time to explore it.
With its dense storyline and demanding combat, Ragnarok requires several dozen hours to complete. If the withdrawal is confirmed, subscribers will only have one month left to devote themselves to it… or miss it.
The date to remember: January 20, 2026
Historically, game deletions in PS Plus Extra occur on the 20th of the month, around 11 a.m. (French time). Even though Sony never confirms the list well in advance, savvy gamers rely on these habits to get ahead. Anticipating these movements avoids the frustration of seeing a game disappear before launching it.
The complete list of threatened games
According to cross-checks from previous release cycles, here are the 12 games that may no longer be accessible via PS Plus Extra as of January 20:
- God of War Ragnarok
- Citizen Sleeper
- Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
- ANNO: Mutationem
- Atlas Fallen: Reign Of Sand
- Lego City: Undercover
- Sayonara Wild Hearts
- Poker Club
- Session: Skate Sim
- SD Gundam Battle Alliance
- Orcs Must Die! 3
- Surviving the Aftermath
Last days to enjoy these games in the subscription
It is common for Sony to replace withdrawn titles with attractive new arrivals, but this is not enough to compensate for the loss of a game that we wanted to discover “one day”. That moment is now.
If any of these titles are in your backlog, it’s time to make room for them. Once removed from the catalog, you will have to purchase it to play it again. This January could therefore be one of the most strategic of the year for PlayStation subscribers.