New Releases: January 15-21st, 2026

This week’s new releases range from long-running JRPG epics, free-to-play competitive fighters, to bite-sized curiosities and experimental indies. Leading the lineup is The NOexistenceN of Morphean Paradox : The Forest of Silver Shallots (pictured), a visual novel that embraces surrealism and mystery. Whether you’re diving into Trails beyond the Horizon, sampling the free-to-play pugilism of 2XKO, or trying to sort through the abundance of shovelware slop on the eShop, there’s no shortage of new arrivals vying for your attention this week.

PlayStation 4

The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon (digital, $59.99)

PlayStation 5

2XKO
BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW (digital, $19.99, $17.99 PS+)
MIO: Memories in Orbit (digital, $17.99)
The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon (digital, $69.99)

Switch

Battle Puzzle 2048 – Queens of the Abyss (digital, $4.99)
Bunninjutsu (digital, $4.99)
Call of Glory: Sky Assault Bundle Collection (digital, $12.99)
CASSETTE BOY (digital, $12.99)
City Bus Simulator (digital, $9.99)
Critical Strike Modern – SWAT Shooter Ops (digital, $12.99)
Cup Heroes: Handful Bundle (digital, $2.99)
DEATH FOREST REMAKE (digital, $6.28)
Dirt Racing Bundle WildTrax & Rally (digital, $14.99)
Earnest Evans Collection (digital, $19.99)
EGGCONSOLE Mad Rider MSX2 (digital, $6.49)
EmyLiveShow: Demons and Mistresses Tale (digital, $6.90)
Hextreme Void (digital, $4.99)
Is it True? Castle True-or-False Quiz (digital, $2.99)
Magical Magic World (digital, $4.50)
Mighty Arms (digital, $4.99)
Milo’s Dream (digital, $5.99)
MIO: Memories in Orbit (digital, $17.99)
Moto Championship 26 (digital, $2.99)
My Little Haven (digital, $8.99)
Only Up – Parkour Game (digital, $4.99)
Stray of Lostcat (digital, $9.99)
Super Chipflake Ü: Quest for the Uncooked Schnitzel (digital, $19.99)
Tenshi no Uta: The Angel Verse II: The Fallen Angel (digital, $22.50)
Tenshinouta: The Angel’s Verse (digital, $22.50)
The Lab – Escape Room (digital, $9.99)
The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon (digital, $59.99)
The Murder Hotel (digital, $19.99)
Train Your Brain! Spot the Difference with space Photos (digital, $2.99)
Wall of Insanity 2 (digital, $7.50)

Switch 2

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack (digital, $4.99)
MIO: Memories in Orbit (digital, $17.99)
Overrogue – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (digital, $15.99)
The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon (digital, $69.99)
The Rumble Fish 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (digital, $19.99)

Xbox One

Cassette Boy (digital, $11.69)
God bless, or Goddess (digital, $19.99)
Kejora (digital, $11.99)

Xbox Series S/X

2XKO (digital, free to play)
Apartment No 129 (digital, $13.99)
Disco Simulator (digital, $11.99)
MIO: Memories in Orbit (digital, $17.99)
Zumba – Marble Candy Rush (digital, $3.99)

PC

Blightstone ($TBA)
BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW ($19.99)
Craftlings ($12.74)
Deep Fringe ($17.99)
Dungeon with Girl ($TBA)
Earth of Oryn ($TBA)
Hungry Horrors ($TBA)
MilkTea Time ($TBA)
MIO: Memories in Orbit ($17.99)
Neuroxus ($TBA)
One Turn Kill ($6.39)
Serial Lover ($8.99)
Super Woden: Rally Edge ($9.09)
Tabulo ($TBA)
The Fortress ($TBA)
The NOexistenceN of Morphean Paradox : The Forest of Silver Shallots ($TBA)
The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon ($59.99)
WindStop Strategy ($8.09)

Rob’s Pick: As the third game in the arc, The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon isn’t a recommendable entry point for Falcom’s series. If you’re looking to get into one of the best role-playing franchises around, backtrack to the inaugural entry, 2021’s Trails Through Daybreak, or even better take the long road and start with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter before moving forward. That way the frequent cameos and callbacks will hit with impact. Those who have followed the series should relish Trails beyond the Horizon’s exploration of technological determinism and a buildup to a cross-arc union.

Those with an appreciation for gaming history might appreciate the Earnest Evans Collection. The compilation bundles two celebrated Wolf Team side-scrolling action games, the original Earnest Evans, and sequel, El Viento, along with the inconsistent but interesting brawler Annet Returns.

Matt S’ pick (editor, DigitallyDownloaded): What can I say about The Legend of Heroes that I haven’t already? I came to the series relatively late (Cold Steel was my first), and it has since grown to be a genre favourite, thanks to the legendarium approach that the developers have taken with it. It does mean that the series is increasingly alienating to new players, but for people like me, each new entry means more to add to the overall patchwork of such a vivid, exciting fantasy setting. Trails Beyond The Horizon is going to occupy so much of my time.

Speaking of time-consuming, I’m almost certain that I’ll lose myself in Animal Crossing for a few more weeks now with that Switch 2 release. Just when I thought I’d broken the habit too…

Ryan’s pick: The 2.5D metroidvania MIO: Memories in Orbit won me over this week with some pretty spectacular visuals. Its setting is also unique, pitting you as a robot that must explore a massive ark full of both robots and overgrown vegetation. The music also is also a big selling point for me, especially because of the soundtrack’s lofi beats. Metroidvanias require backtracking and if the music is memorable it helps augment the experience and mood (like The Clock Tower in SoTN) In general I can’t remember my last 2.5D metroidvania, so I know what I’ll be playing this week.

My MOBA prowess is below average at best, but I still really like a lot of the characters and their designs in the genre, especially with League of Legends. This said, I wanted to give a quick mention to 2XKO. This is Riot Game’s new fighter that features select characters from the League of Legends universe. I have a lot more muscle memory for fighting games compared to MOBAs, so I think that this could be a great way to reintroduce myself to that universe. It’s releasing on PS5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC, so there’s plenty of options available.

Mike’s pick: The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon isn’t shy about what it is. This is a late-stage entry in one of RPG’s most famously interconnected series. While it does gesture toward onboarding, this is  a game that assumes you already know the players, the politics, and why certain reunions or revelations matter. If you’ve spent time in Liberl, Crossbell, or Erebonia, the payoff can be thrilling. If not, you may find yourself enjoying the vibes while missing the emotional weight behind them.

That said, for series veterans, this is exactly the kind of release you’ve been waiting for. The story leans hard into long-running arcs, the combat builds confidently on familiar systems, and even casual town conversations convey history. It’s dense, and unapologetically Trails, providing a near-payoff for sticking with the journey this far. If you’re already invested, Beyond the Horizon delivers.