Must-play games will be released in January 2026

The beginning of 2026 promises that the gaming world will have many exciting blockbusters. Here it is The best and most anticipated games will be released in January 2026.

Hytale (January 13)

Hypixel Studios’ long-awaited open-world adventure game Hytale officially launches on PC, macOS and Linux this January. The voxel-based open-world adventure game Hytale combines RPG elements, creative building, and multiplayer minigames in a vast, algorithmically generated world.

Explore a variety of areas filled with quests, creatures and lore, or join on-server communities for endless customization. With powerful modding tools available from day one, the game brings a fresh approach to the open world genre, appealing to fans of Minecraft and beyond.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon (January 15)

Nihon Falcom’s epic RPG, The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon, is finally coming to the West after launching in Japan in September 2024. Published by NIS America, this next installment in the beloved Trails series will be available on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5 and PC via Steam, Epic and GOG. Fans can now experience story and combat demos across multiple platforms.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon promises a deep storyline set in the Zemuria universe, turn-based combat with strategic depth, and branching stories that define the Trails legacy. Whether you’re a veteran of the series or new to the interconnected world of Falcom, this new game will deliver thrilling emotions and tactical mastery as you reach the end.

Arknights: Endfield (January 22)

Hypergryph’s Arknights: Endfield launches as a free-to-play 3D real-time action RPG with base-building elements, scheduled for global release on PC, PS5, iOS and Android. As the “Endministrator” of Endfield Industries on the devastated moon Talos-II, you will explore a half-closed, half-open world ravaged by disaster and degradation. Players will use Originium arts in combo attacks.

Team up in single-player or multiplayer modes, switch characters mid-battle to use tactical skills and ultimates, and build factories with cables and conveyor belts. Bridging the gap between Arknights’ tower defense roots and a fully immersive experience, this is a bold step perfect for gacha game fans who want rich content.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin (January 28)

Netmarble’s The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin launches as a free-to-play open-world RPG on PS5 (console exclusive), PC, iOS and Android, exploring Britannia spanning the multiverse alongside the legendary Sins. Immerse yourself in anime-inspired action gameplay with extensive movement, team battles, and a prequel/origin content filled with familiar faces like Meliodas.

Built for seamless cross-platform play, gae combines gacha progression with true open-world freedom, appealing to shonen fans craving a new generation of epic visual experiences on PS5.

Code Vein II (January 30)

Closing out the month, Bandai Namco’s Code Vein II delivers a soulslike experience on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with an open-world twist through motorbike exploration. Play as the Revenant hunter along with Lou, who has the ability to control time, fighting Horrors corrupted by Luna Rapacis in a new anime world.

Refined teammate AI, deep customization, and tough bosses elevate the original formula. If you crave stylish blood-sucking difficulty with cooperative gameplay, this sequel will deliver.