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Season 3 of Primal could have easily gone wrong – it brings back the main character, Spear, from the dead, forcing him to wander as a cursed undead being. However, instead of feeling like a desperate attempt to keep the show going, this season is surprisingly creative, fun, and emotionally powerful. It tells another necessary story in a way that feels both natural and fitting, making it the best season of Primal so far, despite its supernatural premise.

While the biggest game releases aren’t expected until at least February 2026, January still has some interesting titles coming up. You’ll find updated versions of games like Animal Crossing for the Switch 2 on January 15th, and new content for games like Cult of the Lamb. If you’re eager to know about the most anticipated new games launching in January 2026, I’ve put together a list, ranked by how much excitement they’re generating across different gaming platforms.

LEGO launched a new set in January 2026 called the Retro Gaming Console (set #31380). It’s part of LEGO’s 3-in-1 Creator series, meaning you can build it as an arcade machine, a portable game console, or a classic desktop computer. The set has 268 pieces and costs just $19.99, letting LEGO and gaming fans choose how they want to build it. LEGO has explored retro gaming themes and affordable sets before, but this combines both!

For years, the Japanese game studio known for popular RPGs like Persona has stuck to a successful pattern. Even when they try something different, such as their new game Metaphor: ReFantazio, they often incorporate elements from the Persona series that made them famous.

Here is the full message from Itahana on his departure:

The Switch 2 offers a better experience than the original Switch with sharper graphics, faster performance, and higher-quality visuals. It also has a feature that allows it to run games at a lower resolution for smoother gameplay.

A YouTuber named Strange Man, with help from his followers, found a telegraph pole in the Heartland Oil Fields that displays a spider symbol, a web, and a feather between 3 and 4 AM. Others soon discovered similar poles around the world marked with the same imagery. These poles all seem to be connected, forming a larger pattern, and notably include the letter “N” within the design.

Tech4Gamers reports that Lionsgate’s Fogelson mentioned growing interest in making a John Wick game. However, specific plans haven’t been officially revealed. Fogelson stated they’re exploring major gaming opportunities with John Wick, Saw, and other franchises they plan to announce in the future.

Okay, so with Barbie and Oppenheimer blowing up, everyone went wild making fan posters combining the two – the whole “Barbenheimer” thing. Now, it’s happening again, but with Avengers and Dune. This artist, @bosslogic on Instagram, created some seriously cool concept posters mashing up Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three. They look amazing – you’ve got that desert vibe from Denis Villeneuve’s Dune films, and Doctor Doom thrown into the mix. But honestly, while the posters are great, this “Avengers: Dunesday” idea doesn’t quite capture the same magic as “Barbenheimer.” It felt like Barbenheimer worked because of the contrast between the two movies, and this just feels…different.

Many fans think the woman who took Yuka’s ring in the first chapter is the siblings’ mother, but the series hasn’t confirmed this yet. Modulo is still following the siblings as they train to become sorcerers in high school. As the story nears its end, it’s a good time for answers, especially regarding long-standing mysteries. For weeks, the identity of a missing child of the couple was a key question. Chapter 17 finally introduces this child and suggests why they were gone for so long.