A much-anticipated mountain climbing game, zombie infection screenings, and a hero shooter wildcard.
As usual, January is a fairly quiet month for new PC games and updates, with several of the most notable releases piled up near the end of the month. There’s still plenty to look forward to, including Cairn, the mountain climbing game whose release date was announced at the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted in December.
For a bigger look at what’s ahead this year, drop by our guide to the new PC games of 2026. Chris has also put together a look at the city builders of 2026, and Jacob’s published a preview of the year’s new hardware. More 2026 previews and predictions are in the pipeline, but for now, here’s what to look forward to in the immediate future of PC gaming:January’s big PC release datesJanuary gaming events and sales
Tech showcase CES runs January 6-9—head to our CES 2026 preview for details on the gear we expect to see there.
