January’s game calendar is quiet by modern standards — which is good news if you’re juggling portfolios, NFTs, or just a growing backlog. There aren’t many blockbusters, but the month has a handful of solid releases and a few platform ports that let you revisit favorites on new hardware. Highlights, dates, platforms and what matters for each game below. Quick take - January is light: you can be selective and not feel like you’re missing out. - Two of the biggest drops are existing games coming to new platforms. - Demos are available for several titles, so you can try before you buy. - Bigger release windows return in February. Release slate Jan 9, 2026 — Pathologic 3 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) - You play the mayor and the town doctor with only 12 days to solve a spreading, mysterious plague. - True to the series’ cult roots, it’s a psychological survival experience built on impossible moral choices and relentless time pressure. Your decisions reshape the town, the outbreak’s spread, and your own sanity. - Gameplay features include diagnosing patients, setting up checkpoints and roadblocks, and balancing dwindling sanity as the clock runs down. Jan 15, 2026 — Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Switch 2 Edition (Nintendo Switch 2) - The Switch favorite returns with Switch 2-specific upgrades aimed at players who love designing and social play. - Notable features: 4K support at 30 FPS for docked play, a second Joy‑Con “mouse mode” for finer decoration and handwriting on bulletin boards, and a megaphone that uses the console mic to call villagers by name. - Switch 2-to-Switch 2 online sessions can host up to 12 players simultaneously. A nice quality‑of‑life refresh for longtime fans. Jan 22, 2026 — Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (PC, PS5; Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox-for-PC via Play Anywhere) - The Intergrade package you know — main game plus the Yuffie-focused “INTERmission” episode — is arriving on more platforms, including Nintendo’s next console and Xbox ecosystems. Jan 23, 2026 — Escape from Ever After (PC [Steam/Epic], PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch) - A Paper Mario‑inspired action-adventure with heavy story and style. You’re Flynt Buckler, a fairytale adventurer exploring a castle that’s been turned into corporate offices by a real‑world corporation. - Expect humor, party-based cooperation with other fairy-tale characters, and a demo available on Steam to test the gameplay. Jan 27, 2026 — Roguelite Bullet-Hell (PC, Xbox Series X/S) - A small, charming roguelite where you’re a teddy bear trapped in a nightmare. It blends bullet-hell shooting with modifier-driven progression. - You’ll collect weapon and rule modifiers and wield unexpectedly large armaments (think human-scale shotguns) while dodging chaos. - This is the game’s 1.0 release after several years in early access. Jan 29, 2026 — Cairn (PC, PS5) - For players who liked Peak’s climbing premise but wanted a deeper simulation, Cairn focuses on realistic climbing systems. You find your own handholds instead of following pre-marked routes. - Gameplay mixes climbing with survival elements: forage, bivouac, and manage resources like pitons as you ascend. - Demos are available on Steam and PS5. Jan 30, 2026 — Anime Action-RPG (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) - A time-traveling action RPG returning to consoles and PC. The original release got praise for its controls and character editor. - Expect lots of cutscenes and anime-style presentation — a selling point for fans, a potential drawback for those who prefer gameplay over story-heavy experiences. Bottom line January is a chance to replay favorites on new hardware, try demos, and chip away at your backlog without feeling FOMO. If you’re waiting for heavier hitters, February looks busier — but this month still offers several focused experiences worth your time. Read more AI-generated news on: undefined/news

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