Games with Gold January 2020: Xbox countdown begins as PS Plus fans wait on PS4 games

Microsoft has confirmed that it will be launching its first Games with Gold January Xbox games this week, while PS4 gamers are still waiting to find out about the next PS Plus titles.

This will include two games from Xbox One and Xbox 360, followed by another two later in the month.

They will be available to download and play for free, providing you have an active Xbox Live Gold account.

And the good news is that we know exactly when this is happening and what free games are being released.

Revealed earlier this month, Microsoft has confirmed that Xbox gamers will be able to download and play Styx: Shards of Darkness on Wednesday, January 1, 2020.

Styx: Shards of Darkness is a stealth game first released back in 2017 on a number of different platforms.

“Alone or with a friend, sneak past your enemies and embark on a stealthy adventure as the goblin thief, Styx. Deceive your enemies, craft deadly traps and utilize unparalleled freedom of movement to accomplish the robbery of a lifetime.”

This will be accompanied by Tekken 6, which will remain available to claim until January 16, 2020.

The second free Xbox One game launching next month will be Batman: The Telltale Series, which includes all the episodic chapters.

This will go live on January 16 and will replace Jurrasic World: Evolution, which has been available for the past few weeks.

“Put on the cape and cowl and defend Gotham in Batman: The Telltale Series,” Microsoft adds.

“Featuring all 5 complete episodes, step into the fractured psyche of billionaire Bruce Wayne and his dark persona, the Batman.