Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting an upgrade on January 15th! The update will improve the game for everyone, and those who buy it on the new Nintendo Switch 2 will also enjoy enhanced graphics. This comes six years after the game’s original release and four years after the 2.0 update.
PUBG: Blindspot will enter Early Access on February 5th. The game is free to play and will only be available on PC through Steam.
It probably sounds obvious, but ARC Raiders is really enjoyable. The game recently hit a peak of 12 million players, proving its popularity, and it’s predicted to remain a major hit throughout 2026.
It’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the new releases, so let’s take a look at the biggest Xbox games expected in 2026. Here’s hoping it’s a fantastic year for gaming!
Rumors of a Final Fantasy 9 remake have largely stopped after a trusted source suggested the project may be paused. While fans await official news, someone involved with the game recently shared a memory about the PlayStation 2, pointing out just how powerful that console was for its time.
In June 2025, Sunrise, the original studio behind the classic anime Ronin Warriors, announced a brand new sequel. Though the show, which first aired in Japan in 1988, previously received three shorter follow-up series, this sequel is much larger in scope. It aims to introduce the beloved characters and story to a new generation with modern animation while still appealing to longtime fans with a touch of nostalgia.
CoinGlass data reveals that Dogecoin bulls were wiped out of $2.05 million, a sum that would make even a seasoned investor feel like a lost soul in a labyrinth of despair. The liquidation occurred as DOGE nose-dived after the broader crypto market fell by 2.67%, a reminder that even the most enthusiastic traders can’t outwit the laws of gravity. 🧠📉
Recently, we’ve learned a lot about the third part of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake. Developers say the game is nearly finished and consider this installment to be a complete title. Now, there’s also talk of remaking another classic: Final Fantasy 6, originally released in 1994.
The Xbox Developer Direct is happening on January 22nd at 1 PM Eastern Time / 10 AM Pacific Time / 6 PM in the UK. It will showcase upcoming games from Xbox Game Studios and other developers. Last year’s event highlighted titles like Ninja Gaiden 4, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. As Xbox celebrates its 25th anniversary, Microsoft is teasing a fantastic year for gamers, and the Developer Direct kicks it all off.
David Goldfarb, the lead designer and writer for Bad Company 2, recently shared on social media the reason why the game ends on a cliffhanger. The ending was meant to lead into Bad Company 3, a sequel that was ultimately never released.