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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COGconnected GOTY 2025 – Game of the Year
Of course, while many releases were worthy of COGconnected’s coveted Game of the Year title, only one can take the crown.
COGconnected GOTY 2025 – Everything That Can Totally Get F*cked
It’s that time of year again! Come along as we spread some Christmas tears and countdown everything from 2025 that can get f*cked.
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Marathon Is Coming Out on 5th March With Pre-Orders Now Live
Bungie has confirmed that Marathon will launch on March 5 on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with pre-orders now open on all platforms.
Splitgate: Arena Reloaded Is Launching Its 2.2 Update This Week
1047 Games has announced Update 2.2 for Split: Arena Reloaded will launch on 22nd January across all major platforms.
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?
Game Deals to Heat Up Your January
Winter is cold, but these game deals are very very hot. No better time to grab some new games! COGconnected has some deals for you.
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.
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Has Sold More Than 7 Million Units Worldwide
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. has announced that Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown has surpassed 7 million units sold worldwide.
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.
Neon Inferno Just Dropped a New Accolades Trailer
Retroware and developer Zenovia Interactive have released a new accolades trailer celebrating the successful launch of Neon Inferno.
Forgive Me Father 2 Is Coming to Switch On 22nd January 2026
Fulqrum Publishing and developer Byte Barrel have announced that Forgive Me Father 2 will arrive on Nintendo Switch on January 22
Coffee Talk Tokyo Officially Confirms Its Release Date
The developers behind Coffee Talk Tokyo have confirmed that it will be coming out on PC, Xbox, PlayStation 5, and Switch on May 21, 2026.
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