New PC & Console Games – January 2026
A complete monthly roundup of must-play titles across PC and consoles
Welcome back to our monthly game preview from This Is Game SEA, where we highlight upcoming PC and console releases for gamers across the SEA Region. As we step into 2026, January kicks off the year with a strong lineup of both blockbuster releases and creative indie titles.
This month’s highlights include Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade expanding to new platforms, alongside Code Vein II, which pushes its anime Souls-like formula into even darker narrative territory. Let’s take a closer look at what January 2026 has to offer.
Pathologic 3
Release Date: January 9
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC
January opens on a chilling note with this narrative-driven survival horror experience. Players assume the role of a doctor given only 12 days to save a town plagued by a mysterious epidemic. Featuring realistic diagnosis systems, morally complex choices, and deeply human characters, every decision directly affects the fate of the city and its people.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon
Release Date: January 15
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, PC
The newest entry in the beloved Trails series follows three protagonists journeying through Calvard as an apocalyptic judgment day looms closer. Combining classic JRPG mechanics with enhanced action elements, the game delivers high-quality anime-style visuals, richly developed characters, and an emotionally charged narrative centered on fate, escape, and hidden truths.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Release Date: January 15
Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo’s life-simulation phenomenon returns in an enhanced edition built specifically for next-gen hardware. Players can once again develop a deserted island into a thriving community through fishing, bug catching, crafting, and village building. The Switch 2 edition introduces improved resolution, camera support, and expanded online play for up to 12 players.
Cassette Boy
Release Date: January 15
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC
This 2.5D puzzle RPG blends high-quality pixel art with a nostalgic green-black color palette inspired by classic handheld systems. After the moon mysteriously vanishes, the world freezes into darkness. Players must restore reality by manipulating perspective-based puzzles, where changing camera angles reveals hidden paths and solutions.
Escape from Ever After
Release Date: January 23
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC
Inspired by Paper Mario, this RPG transports players into a whimsical storybook world invaded by a ruthless corporation enslaving fairy-tale characters. Blending charming cartoon visuals with darker Lovecraftian undertones, players must rescue the captured residents before the fantasy realm collapses completely.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
Release Date: January 22
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Store)
The legendary JRPG remake expands to new platforms with optimized performance on modern hardware. Players relive Cloud’s journey through Midgar using Unreal Engine 4 visuals and real-time combat. This version includes additional accessibility features such as optional unlimited HP and MP, making it more approachable for newcomers.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin
Release Date: January 28
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC, Mobile
This open-world action RPG is officially licensed from the popular manga series and fully supports Thai language. Players step into the role of Tristan, tasked with restoring the kingdom of Britannia after a catastrophic distortion of time and space. The game features an original storyline, new characters, and large-scale exploration.
Cairn
Release Date: January 29
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC
A realistic climbing simulation that challenges both skill and patience. Players must carefully control hands and feet while scaling the frozen mountain of Kami. Every grip and movement requires planning, turning each ascent into a tense boss-like encounter against nature itself, with deadly consequences for mistakes.
Dokapon 3-2-1 Super Collection!
Release Date: January 29
Platform: Nintendo Switch
This collection bundles classic fantasy board-game RPG titles from the Super Famicom era, including 3-2-1 Arashi wo Yobu Yuujou, Dokapon IV, and Gaiden. Updated visuals ensure crisp presentation on modern displays while preserving the original sprite-based charm.
I Hate This Place
Release Date: January 29
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC
An isometric open-world horror game rendered in striking neon-colored, 80s-inspired comic visuals. Players control Elena, who awakens in a surreal dimension filled with monstrous threats. Survival depends on exploration, resource management, and avoiding overwhelming enemies lurking across the distorted landscape.
Code Vein II
Release Date: January 29
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
The anime-inspired action RPG returns with a time-spanning narrative that bridges past and future. Set in a collapsing world where Revenants are turning into mindless beasts, players join forces with Lou, a mysterious girl who can manipulate time. Choices shape both combat outcomes and the fate of the world itself.
2XKO
Release Window: January 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Riot Games’ League of Legends fighting game arrives on consoles, featuring intense 2v2 combat. Players control a main fighter and an assist character, allowing for dynamic tag-ins and combo extensions. Iconic champions such as Jinx, Yasuo, and Ahri are fully reimagined with fighting-game animations.
