All the big new video games in January 2026

After a long year that felt like it would never end at times, 2026 is finally here. The new year offers a fresh opportunity to get away from the baggage of 2025 and start with a clean slate. It’s also a good excuse to give your 2025 gaming backlog a break and look ahead to what could be a pretty major year for gaming — so long as delays don’t radically change what’s on tap.