Biggest Games Releasing in January 2026
Several notable video games are set to be released in January 2026 across multiple platforms.
Pathologic 3 launches on January 9 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. It is a psychological survival game featuring a 12-day timeframe where player decisions affect the town, the protagonist's sanity, and a spreading plague.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch 2 Edition) arrives on January 15 for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. It supports 4K at 30FPS on the home screen, includes a second Joy-Con in mouse mode for decoration and design, a megaphone feature, and online play supporting up to 12 players.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade releases on January 22 on PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, and Xbox Series. This edition includes the INTERmission content featuring Yuffie and is available through Xbox Play Anywhere on PC.
Escape from Ever After is available starting January 23 on PC (Steam and Epic), PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, and Nintendo Switch. The game offers a Paper Mario–inspired world where a real-world corporation takes control of fairy tale lands, and a demo is available on Steam.
Rightfully, Beary Arms launches on January 27 for PC and Xbox Series X/S. This roguelite bullet hell game features a teddy bear protagonist navigating a dream world and reaches version 1.0 following extended early access.
Cairn releases on January 29 for PC and PS5. The game is climbing-focused with a dedicated climbing simulation element, featuring foraging, bivouac, and resource management; demos are available on Steam and PS5.
Code Vein II will be released on January 30 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. This anime action RPG incorporates time travel and places a strong emphasis on cutscenes.
