It’s a new year, new month, and that means it’s time for our top five new games releasing in January!
One Piece Odyssey – Jan 12th
Experience a brand-new RPG set in the world of the infamous manga and anime series, One Piece.
In One Piece Odyssey, infamous pirate Luffy and his Straw Hat Crew are setting off across the New World in search of their next adventure. That is until they get caught in a storm and find themselves shipwrecked on a tropical island… Now separated from the rest of his crew, Luffy must venture through the island, defeat dangerous new enemies or forces of nature to find his crew, and escape the island!
Official PC System Specification:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 2400G | Intel Core i5 8400 or AMD Ryzen 3 3100 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870 or AMD Radeon R9 290X | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 590 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 35GB available space | 35GB available space |
Top PC to Play:
Refract Gaming Jade Pre-built PC:
The Refract Gaming Jade Pre-built PC features all the hardware you need to enjoy playing One Piece Odyssey. Built with high-quality components, this pre-built system features an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU for ultra-fast speeds and intelligent workload management. Unlock realistic graphics with immersive lighting and shadows, thanks to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU.
The Refract Gaming Jade comes equipped with a three-year warranty which covers parts and labour. Sadly, accidental shipwrecks and storms are not covered.
Refract Gaming Jade
- Pre-built PC
- Designed for casual gaming
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU
- Comes with a three year warranty which covers parts and labour
Forspoken – Jan 24th
The latest game from Square Enix, Forspoken is an RPG set around the adventure of a reluctant hero.
After being mysteriously transported from New York City, Frey suddenly finds herself trapped in the land of Athia. Equipped with magical parkour abilities, Frey must explore this fantastical land, defeat twisted monsters and corrupted territories. Along with learning how to wield her immense power whilst desperately trying to find her way home.
Official PC System Specification: TBC
Since the official PC system specification for Forspoken is yet to be announced, we’ve selected a gaming PC equipped with high-quality hardware.
Top PC to Play:
OcUK Gaming Tanto PC:
Perfect your new found magical abilities with the OcUK Gaming Tanto PC. This configurable PC includes an Intel Core i3 12100F CPU and NVIDIA GeForce 3060 GPU for powerful performance and photo-realistic visuals.
As the OcUK Gaming Tanto is a configurable PC, you can adjust and configure the base hardware specification to suit your individual preferences, favourite games, and gameplay style. This includes adding additional storage for your expansive gaming library.
OcUK Gaming Tanto
- Configurable gaming PC
- Customise and configure the base hardware specification
- Includes an Intel Core i3 12100F CPU and NVIDIA GeForce 3060 GPU
Dead Space Remake – Jan 27th
The remake of the infamous horror classic, Dead Space, reunites players with the nail-biting terror and suspense of the original game, but with mind-blowing, immersive visuals.
Step in the shoes of Isaac Clarke, an everyman engineer, on a mission to repair a vast mining ship. After he discovers that something terrible has happened, your mission will quickly unravel to become a battle for survival. Alone, with only your engineering tools and skills, you must work to uncover the truth behind what happened and destroy the nightmarish Necromorphs.
Official PC System Specification:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600x | Intel Core i5 11600K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| Memory | 16GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 or AMD RX 5700 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 50GB available space | 50GB available space |
| Network | Broadband Internet Connection required | Broadband Internet Connection required |
Top PC to Play:
OcUK Gaming Radiance Crossbow PC:
Achieve superior performance in the Dead Space remake and all your other favourite AAA titles with the OcUK Gaming Radiance Crossbow PC. This configurable PC is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU for seamless performance in single and multi-threaded tasks. What’s more, unlock immersive graphics and smooth gameplay with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU.
In addition to this, this PC has a 1TB M.2 SSD and the option for secondary storage, ensuring you have plenty of space for your games, favourite music, videos, and creative projects.
OcUK Gaming Radiance Crossbow
- Configurable gaming PC
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU
- Flexible storage options available
Superfuse – Jan 31st
Embark on an action-packed comic book inspired hack and slash adventure in Superfuse.
Set to be released in early access, an alien threat looms, planning to destroy everything. Work to become the ultimate hero and engage in fast-paced combat, as you battle through hordes of beasts and superpowered foes. Along with uncovering a dark, hidden conspiracy between humanity and the aliens.
Official PC System Specification: TBC
As the official PC system specification is yet to be released, we’ve chosen a gaming PC that comes packed with high-end hardware, perfect for playing all your favourite games.
Top PC to Play:
OcUK Gaming Kalis PC:
Hack and slash your way through swarms of aliens with the OcUK Gaming Kalis PC. Armed with an AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU, unlock ultra-fast processing speeds that are perfect for both gaming and streaming! Harness the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU for enhanced AI and Ray Tracing capabilities.
The OcUK Gaming Kalis is a configurable PC. You can make adjustments to the base specification including upgrading the graphics card and adding additional storage.
OcUK Gaming Kalis
- Configurable gaming PC
- Customise and configure the hardware to suit you!
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 5 550 CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake– Jan 31st
Everyone’s favourite sponge is back in SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake.
Who thought giving Patrick and SpongeBob a vial of wish-granting Mermaid Tears was a good idea? After ‘’accidentally’’ tearing open the fabric of space and time, opening portals to the Wishworlds, along with unleashing hordes of Cosmic Jelly onto Bikini Bottom, it’s up to our unlikely heroes to save their friends and the future of Bikini Bottom.
Official PC System Specification:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7-11 | Windows 10-11 |
| Processor | Intel Pentium Dual Core G3320 or AMD Phenom II X4 925 | Intel Core i5 3570K or AMD FX 6300 |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7870 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon R9 380 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 10GB available space | 10GB available space |
Top PC to Play:
Refract Gaming Amber Pre-built PC:
Venture through the Wishworld and save Bikini Bottom with the Refract Gaming Amber Pre-built PC. This PC has been crafted utilising high-quality cherry-picked hardware, including an AMD Ryzen 5 7500F CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU. Achieve superior performance with smooth frame rates and immersive visuals in all your favourite casual games.
Refract Gaming Amber
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Designed for casual gaming
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 5 7500F CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU
- Comes with a three year warranty which covers parts and labour
Did We Include Your Favourite?
With so many great games coming out in January, did we include your favourite, or perhaps just missed it? Whatever the case, let us know which game you are most looking forward to playing this month!
PC specs are subject to change.
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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