So 2020 has finally drawn to a close, thank goodness. Despite, y’know, literally everything else, 2020 was actually a pretty decent year for video games. But as with all things, time moves onward, and so it’s time to look toward the future. Here are a few big-name games to look forward to for January 2021.
Top PC Games Coming January 2021
Here’s the top PC games releasing in January, 2021:
- Hitman 3: January 20
- Cyber Shadow: January 26
- Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: January 14
- Olija: January 28
- The Medium: January 28
Hitman 3 – January 20th
The third installment of the Hitman reboot trilogy is almost upon us. I can already feel the light gleaming off of Agent 47’s bald head. While the general gameplay of this installment will be similar to the previous two games, its next-gen compatibility promises some truly beautiful sights to take in, even more so with PlayStation VR support. If you’ve still got your save data from the previous games, you can also carry it over!
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Stadia, Switch
Cyber Shadow – January 26th
After definitively knocking it out of the park with Shovel Knight, everyone’s been rife with anticipation to see what hot shot indie devs Yacht Club Games bring us next. If you’re a fan of classic shinobi sidescrollers like Ninja Gaiden and Strider, as well as their contemporaries like The Messenger, you’re gonna love Cyber Shadow, with its futuristic style and breakneck pace that’ll really keep you on your toes.
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game – Complete Edition – January 14th
On December 13th, 2014, Ubisoft’s tie-in game to the theatrical release of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World was delisted from all digital marketplaces. For years, people have begged for its return, not only out of fondness for its namesake series, but out of love of a genuinely fantastic multiplayer beat ‘em up. Finally, this modern classic is making its return, complete with a few graphical touch-ups and all of the DLC included. I can’t wait to hear that beautiful chiptune soundtrack again.
- Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadia
Olija – January 28
When it comes to Devolver Digital, you can usually expect either wacky, over-the-top games, or deep, introspective experiences. Olija is of the latter category, following a shipwrecked sailor lost in a strange, foreign land, armed only with a magical harpoon. Don’t let the simple pixel graphics fool you, this game is anything but basic.
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC
The Medium – January 28
The Medium is a psychological horror game from the developers of the Blair Witch Project. You’ll be investigating the murder of a child as a medium, with the ability to switch between the real world and a supernatural version of it. The game is set to launch at the end of January on PC and Xbox Series X/S.
- Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PC
