The latest games added to Xbox Game Pass for January 2026 – Wave 1 – are now complete with the arrival of MIO: Memories in Orbit, a well-received Metroidvania, and Resident Evil Village, a popular survival-horror game from Capcom that comes before the new Resident Evil Requiem. With all the Wave 1 games now available, attention turns to what Xbox Game Pass will offer next.
The third season of Jujutsu Kaisen was a massive hit with anime fans as soon as it premiered. The series is popular for its well-developed characters, intricate plot, and stunning animation – all hallmarks of modern anime at its best.
Steam is offering two free games: Crown of Champions: Legends of the Arena and Battle Simulator: Counter Stickman. A competition is also giving away Styx: Master of Shadows and Styx: Shards of Darkness, which is a good way to experience the series before Styx: Blades of Greed comes out in February. Keep in mind that the free games on the Epic Games Store (EGS) change on January 22nd, and will be replaced by Rustler: Grand Theft Horse this week.
Both World of Warcraft and League of Legends are incredibly popular online multiplayer games, but they offer quite different ways to play. World of Warcraft is known for its huge, immersive world where players complete quests, fight monsters, collect items, and develop their characters. League of Legends, however, is a team-based strategy game where players control powerful characters called “champions” and battle to protect their base while trying to destroy the enemy’s. For a long time, fans have wondered what a game combining the best parts of both worlds might look like, and the recent hiring of Bartos to work on Riot Games’ new massively multiplayer online game could be the answer they’ve been waiting for.
It’s amazing to think about how someone managed to pull this off! Hytale is brand new, yet players can already connect to the same servers as Minecraft players thanks to crossplay. While the games are alike, this accomplishment is truly remarkable. And the initial results are incredibly promising.
Highguard was unveiled at The Game Awards and is scheduled to launch on January 26th. However, many players haven’t heard much about it lately because the developer hasn’t shared many updates.
The popular game Resident Evil Village—also known as Resident Evil 8—is now available on Xbox Game Pass for the first time. This release isn’t accidental; Capcom strategically timed it to build excitement for the upcoming game, Resident Evil Requiem, which launches on February 27th.
As a huge fan of Mio: Memories in Orbit, I’m really loving the new Interactive Map! It’s a lifesaver for finding all the hidden stuff in the game. Let’s be real, this world is tough – the enemies are relentless and the platforming can be brutal. But the map helps you find those essential upgrades like modifiers, coating components that give you extra health, and old cores you need to buy new abilities. Seriously, finding those is the key to actually surviving and making progress!
The start of Season 2 has been delayed from January 20th to February 17th, meaning players will have to wait three weeks for new content. However, EA announced a “Frostfire Bonus Path” to keep fans engaged during the wait.
Doug Bowser, the President of Nintendo of America, announced his retirement in September 2025, with his last day being December 31, 2025. Devon Pritchard will be taking over as President in January 2026. Following his retirement from Nintendo, Bowser will be joining a major company in the toy, game, and entertainment industry.