Top 5 Video Games Coming in January 2026
December 2025 has typically been a slower month for video game releases. But he had several strong hitters. January is similar in that it has a solid top three, but we had to dig a little deeper to find other entries. Second place this month was taken by the FMV/Choose Your Own Adventure storyline: Send. Dispatch has been available on PS5 and PC for a few months now, but will release for Switch 2 and Switch in January 2026. Without further ado, here are the 5 best video games coming out in January 2026:
5. Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – January 15
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is one of the most beloved games in the Animal Crossing series of social simulations. It will receive an enhanced version of the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with all the content of the recent 3.0 update, as well as a multiplayer mode for 12 players. We don't usually include a port of a game that's only five years old on a list like “The 5 Best Video Games Coming in January 2026.” But in January 2026, the selection is pretty sparse, and these Nintendo Switch 2 editions are pretty selective and only focus on Switch classics.
4. Cairn – January 29.
Cairn is a rock climbing simulation game from developer The Game Bakers. The Game Bakers made a splash after two indie hits in a row: Open it up And Haven. It looks like Cairn's gameplay was heavily influenced Death. The game will be available for PS5 and PC. This is a top-rated game that is not usually in the top five upcoming video games in January 2026.
