All the Biggest Games Releasing in January 2020

January is never a particularly exciting time in the world of gaming. Publishers tend to concentrate most of their efforts on the holidays, getting their AAA releases out in time for Christmas. Of course, that doesn’t mean that there are no new games coming in the first part of the new year. Following the last few blockbuster months, some developers take advantage of the quieter schedule to release smaller games.

While you should not expect anything major, there’s still a decent collection of titles to tide players over. Most people will certainly find something they’ll like among January’s releases. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a port of a previously-released game or a brand new launch. There is definitely something for everyone. Here is every major video game releasing in January 2020.

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne

Release Date: January 9
Platforms: PC

Monster Hunter: World has been one of the most successful entries in the decorated Japanese franchise. Capcom has already released the Iceborne expansion for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Now, for the first time, it will be available to PC players.

The DLC is pretty significant in terms of content. It includes a whole host of new monsters, locations, and quests, alongside a brand new story. Players can also get access to upgraded gear and face tougher challenges with the Master Rank rating. Capcom has also made a number of gameplay tweaks to improve the experience, such as dynamic scaling for multiplayer hunts.

AO Tennis 2

Release Date: January 9
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One

Big Ant Studios has made a name for themselves developing a series of sports games. The studio has previously released cricket, rugby, and Aussie rules titles. In 2018 they tried their hands at tennis, releasing AO Tennis to mixed reviews. While the original game received praise for its gameplay, problems in other areas limited the success of the release. AO Tennis 2 should be a much-improved sequel if Big Ant Studios has implemented everything they learned from the first game.