Here Are All the PlayStation Games Releasing in January 2026

January 2026 will be a great month for PlayStation gamers! There’s a wide variety of new games coming to both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, including exciting sequels and unique indie titles. You’ll find everything from epic adventures and strategic challenges to spooky horror games. This shows that developers are still supporting both current and older PlayStation consoles, and there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy, whether you prefer huge open worlds or clever puzzles.

‘I Am Future’ (2026)

The survival game ‘I Am Future’ will launch on PlayStation 5 on January 8, 2026. Developed by Mandragora and published by tinyBuild, it’s set in a surprisingly peaceful post-apocalyptic world. Players build and manage a base on a rooftop, explore a flooded city, and use recovered technology to stay alive. The game combines building, exploration, and resource gathering, all within a vibrant city environment.

‘Pathologic 3’ (2026)

Pathologic 3 will be available on PlayStation 5 starting January 9, 2026. Created by Ice-Pick Lodge and published by HypeTrain Digital, this new installment in the series delivers the same intense psychological horror and challenging survival gameplay fans expect. You play as a doctor trying to save a town isolated by a deadly, unknown disease. A unique feature of the game is the ability to travel back in time and alter past events, impacting how the story unfolds.

‘Code Violet’ (2026)

The action game ‘Code Violet’ will launch on PlayStation 5 on January 10, 2026. Created and released by the team at Code Violet, the game offers fast-paced combat and a distinctive visual style reminiscent of retro-futuristic classics. Players will fight a range of robotic enemies in vibrant, neon-lit worlds, utilizing diverse and powerful weapons.

‘Big Hops’ (2026)

Get ready for ‘Big Hops’ on PlayStation 5 starting January 12, 2026! Created by Brandon Wheeler, this game is a fun and fast-paced 3D platformer all about exploring big, open worlds. You’ll play as a frog-like character, jumping and swinging your way through colorful islands, completing challenges, and finding hidden treasures. It’s designed to be smooth and enjoyable to move around in.

‘Cassette Boy’ (2026)

Get ready for ‘Cassette Boy,’ a one-of-a-kind puzzle RPG coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on January 15, 2026! Developed and published by Wonderboy Bobi, this game lets you rotate the world like a cassette tape to uncover hidden paths and secrets. You’ll need to change your perspective and solve tricky puzzles to advance through the game’s delightful story.

‘The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon’ (2026)

Get ready for ‘The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon,’ launching January 15, 2026, on PlayStation 4 and 5! Developed by Nihon Falcom and published by NIS America, this game is the latest installment in the popular ‘Trails’ series, starting a brand new story. You’ll follow a new team of heroes as they deal with politics and magic in a rich fantasy world. The game features the classic turn-based battles fans love, but with some exciting new strategies and improvements.

‘BrokenLore: Unfollow’ (2026)

Get ready for ‘BrokenLore: Unfollow,’ a chilling horror game coming to PlayStation 5 on January 16, 2026. Created by Serafini Productions, the game explores the disturbing side of social media and how it impacts our self-image. You play as Anne, trapped in a terrifying world where she must confront and escape the physical forms of her own deepest fears. Expect a blend of exploration and intense psychological horror that will leave you feeling uneasy.

‘Mio: Memories in Orbit’ (2026)

Get ready to explore a mysterious world in ‘Mio: Memories in Orbit,’ coming to PlayStation 5 on January 20, 2026! Developed by Douze Dixièmes and published by Focus Entertainment, this Metroidvania-style game puts you on a journey through the Ark – a huge, abandoned spaceship now covered in bizarre plants and dangerous robots. The game boasts beautiful, hand-drawn visuals and challenges you to recover lost powers to reveal the ship’s hidden past.

‘Arknights: Endfield’ (2026)

Okay, so I’m super excited – ‘Arknights: Endfield’ is finally coming to PlayStation 5 on January 22, 2026! It’s made by Hypergryph and published by Gryphline, and it’s a spin-off from the original ‘Arknights’ world. Basically, you command a squad of operators, and we get to explore this new planet called Talos-II, building bases in some pretty risky areas. It’s a cool mix of strategy – like building up your base – and fast-paced combat against some really weird alien enemies. I’m definitely looking forward to checking it out!

‘SEGA Football Club Champions 2026’ (2026)

SEGA Football Club Champions 2026 launches on January 22, 2026, for both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Developed and published by SEGA, this game lets soccer fans fully manage their favorite teams, handling everything from player lineups and strategies to stadium improvements. The new 2026 version includes updated player lists and improved game physics for a more realistic and immersive experience.

‘Escape from Ever After’ (2026)

Get ready for ‘Escape from Ever After,’ a turn-based RPG coming to PlayStation 4 and 5 on January 23, 2026! Developed by Sleepy Castle Studio and published by Graffiti Games, the game features a charming storybook style. It tells the tale of fairytale heroes fighting back against a corporation that’s trying to control their magical world. Players will enjoy engaging, rhythm-based battles and explore vibrant landscapes inspired by well-known fables from different cultures.

‘Highguard’ (2026)

Highguard is an exciting action-adventure game launching on PlayStation 5 on January 26, 2026. Created by the independent studio Highguard, the game centers around fast-paced aerial battles and exploration. Players will fly nimble planes through huge, floating structures and fight other groups in the sky to secure vital resources. The story takes place in a world devastated by civil war, where people are fighting to survive amongst the clouds.

‘The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin’ (2026)

Netmarble will release ‘The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin’ for PlayStation 5 on January 28, 2026. This open-world action game is inspired by the hit anime and manga series ‘The Seven Deadly Sins’. Players will be able to freely roam the world of Britannia and play as beloved characters such as Meliodas and Elizabeth. The game offers fast-paced, real-time battles and allows players to use each hero’s unique powers to navigate the environment.

‘Cairn’ (2026)

The climbing simulation game ‘Cairn’ will be released on PlayStation 5 on January 29, 2026. Created by The Game Bakers, the game puts you in the boots of a professional mountaineer attempting to climb an unscaled peak. Success depends on carefully managing your energy and planning a safe route, as the game focuses on the intense physical and mental challenges of solo high-altitude climbing.

‘Dark Auction’ (2026)

The mystery adventure game ‘Dark Auction’ will be available on PlayStation 5 starting January 29, 2026. Developed and published by IzanagiGames, and featuring a story written by the creator of ‘Hotel Dusk’, the game puts you in the shoes of Noah, a young man looking for his father. He searches for him at a strange auction taking place in a secluded mansion, and must explore detailed locations and question people to reveal a hidden family secret.

‘Dusk Index: Gion’ (2026)

The atmospheric horror game ‘Dusk Index: Gion’ will launch on PlayStation 5 on January 29, 2026. Created by the Dusk Index team, the game takes place in a beautifully detailed, traditional Japanese district. Players will explore the streets of Gion, trying to avoid frightening creatures inspired by Japanese folklore. The game uses realistic lighting and sound to build a truly tense and immersive experience.

‘I Hate This Place’ (2026)

The indie game ‘I Hate This Place’ will be available on PlayStation 5 starting January 29, 2026. It’s a first-person puzzle-horror game where you play as someone who’s inherited a haunted ranch. To survive, you’ll need to solve mysterious puzzles hidden throughout the environment each night. Every room offers unique and challenging obstacles that will put your problem-solving skills and courage to the test.

‘Kyouran Makaism’ (2026)

Get ready for ‘Kyouran Makaism,’ a fast-paced action game coming to PlayStation 5 on January 29, 2026! Developed and published by Kyouran Makaism, the game throws you into a strange and beautiful world inspired by Japanese myths. You’ll battle hordes of demons, improve your weapons with spiritual energy, and learn powerful new combat moves.

‘The 9th Charnel’ (2026)

Get ready for ‘The 9th Charnel,’ a survival horror game launching on PlayStation 5 on January 30, 2026. Created by The 9th Charnel team, the game takes place in a creepy, deserted research facility. You’ll need to find limited supplies and sneak past terrifying monsters that track you by sound and scent. Success depends on being stealthy and carefully managing your items as you navigate the tight, unsettling hallways.

‘Code Vein II’ (2026)

The highly anticipated game ‘Code Vein II’ will be released on PlayStation 5 on January 30, 2026. Bandai Namco, the developer and publisher, is continuing the dark, gothic style and challenging combat of the first ‘Code Vein’. Players will create their own vampire-like character, called a Revenant, and use special abilities—Blood Veils and Gifts—to defeat powerful bosses. The game builds upon the original’s story, set in a post-apocalyptic world where vampires are fighting to survive against a growing threat called the Lost.

‘Front Mission 3 Remake’ (2026)

The remake of ‘Front Mission 3’ will be released on January 30, 2026, for both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Developed by Forever Entertainment and published with Square Enix, this tactical RPG boasts updated graphics and a more user-friendly interface, while still offering the original game’s complex story paths. Players will pilot massive, customizable robots known as Wanzers in strategic, turn-based battles set in conflict zones around the world.

Tell us which of these January releases you are most excited to play in the comments.

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