Most anticipated games – January 2024

It’s the beginning of a new year, and despite being a weaker month usually for releases, there’s a selection of highly anticipated January 2024 games to look forward to. From intense fights in to the calmer, puzzle based there’s something for everyone. (Switch) Nintendo Nintendo $59.99 January 19 It’s a delight when a lesser known game gets another chance on a newer platform.

includes two DS and Wii puzzle games (one never released in North America) about Ashley, a 13 year old girl looking for answers. She’s uncovering the truth about her parents as you solve puzzles on the stunning remote Blood Edward Island. There’s new voice acting, visuals, and music to make the game feel more modern on the Nintendo Switch.

(PS5) PlayStation Naughty Dog $49.99 (or $9.99 for the PS4 PS5 upgrade) January 19 Naughty Dog, whether you like it or not, is releasing a new remastered version of the PS4 game Thankfully, it won’t be full price. If you have the PS4 game already, the upgrade only costs $9.99. Despite the apprehension, this game does have a bunch of new features.

First and foremost there’s the roguelike survival mode called There will be plenty of enemies in your path, and a return to some familiar settings throughout the series so far. It will be all randomized. We’ll also gain access to the Lost Levels that lets us play early development workings from the game cut from the final product.

Another impressive feat is that the game outputs 4K in Fidelity mode, adding higher quality visuals on screen. Despite it being a remaster, it’s arguably one of the most anticipated January 2024 games, due to the series’ prestige alone. It’s a shame , however. (PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) Sega Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio $69.99 January 26 The turn based RPG antics of Ichiban and his friends return in .

He’ll be exploring Hawaii, battling thugs, and starting up a new village in a new . It has also been teased that this could be Kazuma Kiryu’s farewell to the series as he’s battling cancer. Get the tissues ready if you play this game. As always, expect some drama and some bombastic comedic moments in just like past and games.

If you play the last entry you can right now. (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC) Ubisoft Ubisoft $49.99 January 18 is looking like a promising revival of a beloved Ubisoft franchise. This one’s taking a 2D Metroidvania route with astonishing bosses, plenty of time powers to unlock, and exhilarating platforming from what the trailers have shown so far.

“The combat system in is extremely fluid and fast paced,” said . Sargon has a quick light attack, a heavy attack that takes longer to perform but deals more damage, a block, and a dash style evade.” The combat looks fast and deadly with combos that have you soaring across the sky and crushing your foes to the ground.

Hopefully, this game will live up to its potential when it releases on January 18. (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) Bandai Namco Bandai Namco $69.99 January 26 The epic fighting game series returns for this generation with The visuals are enhanced, the stages are destructible, and the new Heat system will heighten each battle greatly.

There will be 32 characters at launch. looks incredible. “The environments are filled to the brim with detail,” said our . “The puddles in the New York stage reflect the lights from Times Square’s advertisements, and the lighting from the neon signs stands out sharply on screen.” Unlike many other fighting games at launch, is packed with content from day one.

The story continues six months after the events of as Jin and Kazuya fight it out in an awe inspiring clash. There’s also the , which has you playing as your own avatar and unfolding a narrative as we battle it out among a series of arcades. It sounds like a great way to learn the game for newcomers to the series.

Honorable mentions There are even more January 2024 games to expect, including another fighting game and a new game exclusive to iOS platforms..