Top 5 Video Games Arriving in January 2026
COGconnected’s picks for the Top 5 Upcoming Video Games January 2026, ranked by hype and quality expectations.
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Nintendo Switch 2
Snoopy & the Great Mystery Club Is Launching on Switch 2 on 17th March
Cradle Games and GameMill Entertainment have announced that Snoopy & the Great Mystery Club is coming to Switch 2 on 17th March 2026.
Street Fighter 6 Welcomes Alex Back Into the Ring This March
Capcom has officially revealed Alex’s return to the ring in Street Fighter 6 on March 17 with in a newly released gameplay trailer.
Final Fantasy VII Intergrade (Switch 2) Review – Portable, Powerful, Phenomenal
Can Final Fantasy VII Remake retain its ambition and impact on Nintendo’s hybrid console, or does the weight of Midgar prove too much?
MIO: Memories in Orbit Review – A Beautifully Crafted Metroidvania
Introducing creative traversal, challenging combat, and stunning art direction, could MIO: Memories in Orbit be the next great indie game?
Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch 2) Edition Review – Minimal Upgrade, Maximum Enjoyment
Is Animal Crossing: New Horizons worth another stay on the faraway island, or is it finally time to choose a new destination?
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf Dropped a 10 Minute Exclusive Gameplay Video
Wishfully Studios and Thunderful have unveiled a new location from Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf with a new gameplay video.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins (Switch 2) Review – Portable Musou Mayhem
Dynasty Warriors: Origins is a great fit for the Nintendo Switch 2, although it’s not quite the same experience as the original release.
REANIMAL Just Released a Nintendo Switch 2 Demo
THQ Nordic and Tarsier Studios have announced that the REANIMAL demo is now available on Nintendo Switch 2.
Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown Unveils Its Release Date
Daedalic Entertainment and developer gameXcite have announced that Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown will launch on February 18.
Apex Legends Shakes up Olympus With Winter Wipeout Event in Amped Mid-Season Update
Apex Legends has rolled out its Amped mid-season update, bringing the Winter Wipeout Event along with gameplay changes and fresh rewards.
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