With 2020 finally over, the beginning of 2021 marks a new beginning for everyone around the world. Although 2020 delivered some of the best gaming moments of the decade, no one can deny the fact that the year also had various failed launches and outright terrible gaming moments.
The year 2021 is starting off with some amazing and much-awaited game releases. Starting in January, there are some of the most awaited game releases scheduled to launch. Games such as Yakuza remaster, Hitman 3, and Atelier Ryza 2 are all releasing in January. In addition to these games, there are some indie and console exclusive games launching as well.
Here is a list of all games releasing in January 2021 with their respective date:
- Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Heart of the Forest ( Switch) – Jan 7th
- Iris.Fall- (PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch) – Jan 8th
- Five Nights at Freddy’s: Core Collection ( PS4, Switch, Xbox One) – Jan 12th
- King Arthur: Knight’s Tale (PC) – Jan 12th
- Glitch’s Trip (Xbox One) – Jan 13th
- Fantasy Tavern Sextet Vol. 2: Adventurer’s Days ( Switch ) – Jan 14th
- Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game Complete Edition ( PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch) – Jan 14th
- MXGP 2020 (PS5) – Jan 14th
- Rhythm Fighter (Switch) – Jan 14th
- Hitman 3 (PC,PS4,PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S) – Jan 20th
- Ride 4 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) – Jan 21st
- Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights (PC) – Jan 21st
- Redout: Space Assault (Switch, Xbox One, PC, PS4) – Jan 22nd
- Gravity Heroes ( Switch, Xbox One, PC, PS4) – Jan 22nd
- Bladed Fury ( PS4, Xbox One, Switch) – Jan 22nd
- Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy ( PC, PS4, PS5, Switch) – Jan 26th
- Stronghold: Warlords (PC) – Jan 26th
- Cyber Shadow ( Switch, Xbox One, PC, PS4 ) – Jan 26th
- Olija ( Switch, Xbox One, PC, PS4)- Jan 28th
- The Yakuza Remastered Collection ( PC, Xbox One) – Jan 28th
- The Medium ( PC, Xbox Series X|S) – Jan 28th
- Marchen Forest: Mylne and the Forest Gift ( PS4, Switch) – Jan 28th
- Sword of the Necromancer ( PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PS5) – Jan 28th
- Heaven’s Vault ( Switch) – Jan 28th
- Re: Zero – Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne (PC, PS4, Switch) – Jan 28th
- Gods Will Fall (PC, PS4, Switch) – Jan 29th
- Rangok Skies (PC) – Jan 29th
There is a lot to look forward to this year, installments of fan-favorite gems like Far Cry, God of War, Halo Infinite, Horizon, Resident Evil, Shadow Warrior, and S.T.A.L.K.E.R are all scheduled to launch this year. The gaming companies as well have a lot riding on this year and with the supply of next-gen consoles and PC parts stabilizing later this year, the demand for games will only rise further.