January 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting month for gamers, with a diverse lineup of releases catering to fans of platformers, racing sims, hack-and-slash epics, Star Wars adventures, and action-packed magic combat. Here’s a look at what’s coming your way:
First up, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD swings onto the Nintendo Switch on January 16th. This remastered classic breathes new life into the beloved platformer with enhanced graphics, smoother controls, and updated audio. Players will once again join Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong in their quest to save the jungle, with a co-op mode allowing a second player to take control of Diddy for double the fun.
For racing enthusiasts, Assetto Corsa Evo hits Steam in Early Access on the same day, January 16th. This GT racing sim brings a new open-world setting in Germany, an upgraded engine for high-performance VR and triple-screen setups, and refined physics for realistic road conditions. PC players can get an early taste before its eventual launch on PS5 and Xbox Series consoles.
Hack-and-slash fans will want to mark January 17th on their calendars for the release of Dynasty Warriors Origins on PC, PS5, and Xbox. This installment revisits the Eastern Han Dynasty, putting players in command of massive armies. The focus here is on an immersive single-player experience where you’ll lead thousands of soldiers into epic battles.
A galaxy far, far away gets another chance to shine with Star Wars Jedi Power Battles, dropping on January 23rd for Xbox, PS5, and PC. This remastered version of the fan-favorite title from The Phantom Menace era brings back the action-packed lightsaber combat, complete with classic color toggles, cheat codes, and a versus mode for head-to-head duels.
Finally, on January 28th, Eternal Strands delivers an action-adventure experience for Xbox, PS5, and PC. Players assume the role of Bren, a warrior gifted with telekinetic powers, as they navigate a stunning world brought to life through Unreal Engine 5. Featuring magic-based combat and an immersive storyline, this game promises to be a standout title for the month.
Whether you’re swinging through jungles, tearing through German highways, commanding armies, wielding lightsabers, or mastering telekinesis, January has something for everyone.
