Games for Xbox and Game Pass that arrive in the early stages of January

January kicks off strong in Xbox with varied releases and a direct premiere in Game Pass.

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The start of January is packed with new releases for Xbox Series and Xbox One, with very different proposals: from narrative experiences and independent adventures to highly anticipated returns and titles that arrive directly to Xbox Game Pass. A first half of the month that sets the pace for the year and makes it clear that 2026 starts with constant movement in the catalog.

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Next, we review the confirmed games for Xbox during the first part of January, with fixed dates and specific platforms.

Xbox releases in January: dates and platforms

• I Am Future (Xbox Series) – January 8th
  Relaxed survival experience with building, exploration, and a very personal focus on the passage of time.

• Spear (Xbox Series) – January 9th
  Direct action with agile mechanics and fast-paced combat centered on precision.

• Cassette Boy (Xbox Series, Xbox One) – January 15th
  Adventure with a retro aesthetic and a strong visual identity, designed for more relaxed narrative sessions.

• BrokenLore: Unfollow (Xbox Series) – January 16th
  Psychological horror proposal that plays with perception, digital identity, and constant discomfort.

• Mio: Memories in Orbit (Xbox Series, Game Pass) – January 20th
  One of the most notable releases of the month, available from day one on Game Pass, with exploration, action, and a strong emotional component.

• Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Xbox Series) – January 22nd
  The improved version of the remake finally arrives on Xbox, with technical improvements and additional content.

• Escape from Ever After (Xbox Series, Xbox One) – January 23rd
  Adventure with fantasy elements that reinterprets classic tales from a different perspective.

• Highguard (Xbox Series) – January 26th
  Tactical action with an emphasis on planning and environmental control.

• Rightfully, Beary Arms (Xbox Series) – January 27th
  Independent proposal with a lighthearted tone and mechanics centered on direct combat.

• Dusk Index: Gion (Xbox Series) – January 29th
  Mystery adventure set in Japan, with a slow pace and narrative focus.

• I Hate This Place (Xbox Series) – January 29th
  Survival with its own identity, based on the homonymous comic and with a very marked style.

• The 9th Charnel (Xbox Series) – January 30th
  Dark and atmospheric horror, designed for those seeking intense experiences.

• Code Vein II (Xbox Series) – January 30th
  The long-awaited sequel to the action RPG, with new mechanics and a more ambitious world.

• 2XKO (Xbox Series) – January (date to be confirmed)
  The fighting title set in the League of Legends universe will arrive during the month, pending a specific day.

January kicks off with a solid combination of indies, big names, and Game Pass presence, marking a very active start to the year for Xbox players.