The hunt for good deals is officially launched on the PlayStation Store. Three AAA games have just been made available for free to PS5 players, without even needing a PS Plus subscription. And that’s not all: a highly anticipated fourth game is coming in a few days.
Since January 22, 2026, PlayStation 5 owners can download three highly anticipated AAA games free of charge, each in a very distinct genre: futuristic RPG, tense combat and sports simulation. No subscription is necessary, with the exception of certain options for the cloud or additional content.
Three free and varied PS5 games available now
Among the new features available on the PlayStation Store, players can get their hands on for free Arknights: Endfieldan ambitious action role-playing game, 2XKOa 2v2 fighting game inspired by the universe of League of LegendsAnd Sega Football Club Championsthe latest addition to the saga SakaTsuku.
These games cover a wide range of styles and target very different audiences, with one thing in common: they are completely free to download. Only additional content or extensions require payment. No PS Plus registration is required to start a game, making this a rare opportunity for players.
Exclusive features depending on the games
Not all titles offered benefit from the same technical optimizations. Arknights: Endfield is the only one to offer specific optimization for the PS5 Pro, taking full advantage of the power of Sony’s latest console.
On the cloud gaming side, subscribers PS Plus Premium can also access Sega Football Club Champions streaming, without downloading, via the PlayStation Store remote gaming service. An ideal option for those who want to test the game before freeing up disk space.
Highguard: the next free game that will make you salivate
Attentive players will have noted that a fourth AAA title is on track. Baptized Highguardthis first-person multiplayer shooter was revealed during the Game Awards 2025. Its release is scheduled for January 26, 2026according to the latest information available.
The game, developed by the studio Wildlight Entertainmenthad raised some concerns after a long radio silence. But the recent appearance of trophy list online seems to indicate that development is complete and that the release is imminent.
A title still absent from the PS Store, but highly anticipated
Despite these encouraging signs, Highguard is still not visible on the PlayStation Store. No pre-download links or official pages have been uploaded at this time.
An official communication from Sony is expected at any moment to confirm its arrival on the platform. In the meantime, players can take full advantage of the three other titles made available and prepare for the arrival of this very promising new competitive FPS.