New video games arrive in Japan this week with key releases
The Japanese market receives a boost of new releases at the end of January 2026. Several anticipated titles, including derivatives of popular franchises and expansions to new platforms, are ready to reach players. 🎮
Arknights Endfield debuts on PlayStation and Xbox
The highly anticipated Arknights Endfield, a video game that mixes role-playing and real-time strategy, abandons its mobile exclusivity. It now launches for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series. The adventure places players on the planet Talos-II, a hostile environment that requires exploration, building, and resource management while dealing with constant dangers. This console adaptation leverages the hardware to completely renew its visual section.
Main features of the launch:- Platform change: from mobile to next-generation consoles.
- Setting: the hostile planet Talos-II, which requires exploration and building.
- Game core: combining resource management with real-time strategy.
The arrival on consoles ends a period of temporary exclusivity for some titles, allowing more players to access popular experiences.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade goes multiplataform
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade significantly expands its reach. The edition, which already includes the additional Yuffie episode, will now be available for Xbox Series X|S and the portable Switch 2. This brings the reimagining of the classic role-playing game, with its action combat system and expanded narrative, to a completely new audience.
Details of the platform expansion:- New systems: Xbox Series X|S and the Switch 2 console.
- Included content: the complete Yuffie Kisaragi episode.
- Impact: allows those who previously had no access to experience it.
Community reaction
While part of the fanbase celebrates finally being able to play these titles on their favorite platform, another sector reflects on the pace of releases. It's common for players to review their digital library wondering when they'll find time to complete something beyond a simple demo. 📂