It’s time to start the new year with a list of releases coming out in January 2026! From highly anticipated sequels to brand new titles, there’s something for every gamer in this month’s lineup.
Pathologic 3
Pathologic 3 continues the series’ reputation for unsettling storytelling and moral pressure, placing players in a decaying town where survival often conflicts with compassion. Expect dense dialogue, oppressive atmosphere, and choices that feel deliberately uncomfortable rather than empowering.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch 2)
This enhanced version of New Horizons brings the cozy life-sim to new hardware, focusing on relaxed creativity, social interaction, and island customization. It’s a gentle, open-ended experience built around daily routines, charming characters, and personal expression. It’s a perfect title for long, cold evenings so if you haven’t already, it’s a perfect moment to try the game out.
2XKO
Riot Games’ tag-team fighting game blends fast-paced combat with accessible mechanics, letting players control pairs of champions in flashy, assist-driven battles. It’s designed to welcome newcomers while still offering depth for competitive players.
Arknights: Endfield
Arknights: Endfield is a free-to-play action RPG developed by Hypergryph that masterfully blends real-time combat with deep factory simulation. Marking a departure from the tower defense mechanics of its predecessor, Endfield invites players into a 3D world set on the unforgiving planet of Talos-II. By combining semi-open-world exploration with base-building and strategy the game offers a rich, multi-layered experience
Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Returning to the roots of the franchise, Origins retells the early era of the Three Kingdoms with large-scale battles and signature one-vs-thousands combat. It emphasizes classic musou action while reworking narrative focus and pacing. Now on Switch 2, Dynasty Warriors: Origins is a fantastic title for those who want to take part in spectacular battles.
Highguard
A brand new title in the industry, Highguard is a video frame from the creators of Apex Legends and Titanfall. It’s a PvP raid shooter where players ride, fight, and raid as Wardens: arcane warrior battling for control of a mythical continent. The game mixes elements of sci-fi and fantasy, creating a quite unique experience for players who like rivalry and teamplay.
Core Keeper
Core Keeper is a sandbox survival game set underground, combining crafting, exploration, and light combat. Players dig outward from a mysterious core, uncovering biomes, bosses, and secrets at their own pace. The game will be released on Switch 2 on January 28.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin
Based on the popular anime, Origin is an open-world action RPG featuring familiar characters and an original storyline. It blends flashy combat with exploration and narrative moments aimed at both fans and newcomers.
Cairn
Cairn focuses on the physical and mental challenge of mountain climbing, emphasizing careful movement, stamina management, and isolation. The experience is quiet and methodical, turning nature itself into the primary obstacle.
Code Vein 2
The sequel builds on the original’s anime-inspired Soulslike formula, featuring intense melee combat, stylish abilities, and a dark, emotional narrative. It expands customization and world design while keeping its challenging core intact.
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