A wave of new game announcements and updates is shaping the early-year release calendar across platforms. Sybo is expanding its long-running mobile franchise with a new take on Subway Surfers, Limited Run Games is bringing a curated collection of Capcom arcade classics to modern consoles, and Nintendo is rolling out enhanced editions, demos, trials, and seasonal updates for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch two, alongside its annual Year in Review experience.
Sybo Launches Subway Surfers City
Sybo readies the release of Subway Surfers City, a new chapter in the Subway Surfers franchise that expands the classic endless runner with updated animations, new mechanics, and multiple gameplay modes. The game introduces Subway City, a new setting featuring four original districts, along with various gameplay elements, including speed pads, stomp moves, shields, and finite runs. Global pre-registration opens today, with a full launch planned for February.
Learn more at sybogames.com/subway-surfers-city.
Limited Run Games Brings Capcom Arcade Stadium Vol. 1 to Consoles
Limited Run Games announces a physical console release of Capcom Arcade Stadium Vol. 1, bringing thirty classic Capcom arcade titles to PlayStation four, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S. Preorders open Jan. 9 and run through Feb. 8, offering players a curated collection that spans nearly two decades of Capcom’s arcade output, from early 1980s shooters to late ’90s fighting and action games.
The collection includes landmark franchises such as Street Fighter, Final Fight, Strider, Ghouls ’n Ghosts, and 1942, organized into three eras that trace the evolution of Capcom’s arcade design. Alongside the full game lineup, each physical edition includes an eight-page collectible booklet and a choice of five cover designs inspired by classic arcade artwork.
In addition to arcade-authentic presentations, Capcom Arcade Stadium Vol. 1 includes modern quality-of-life features designed for home play. Players can customize display settings, adjust game speed, rewind gameplay, and save or load progress instantly.
Nintendo Highlights New Switch 2 Editions, Classic Releases, and January Updates
Nintendo reveals new releases, updates, demos, trials, and activities across Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Headlining the update is the launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, now available alongside a free update for all players. The enhanced edition introduces improved graphics and resolution, Joy-Con 2 mouse control support, microphone-enabled megaphone features, and expanded online play options, including twelve-player island sharing. The free update adds a new resort hotel, a collaborative online dreamscape experience, and additional themed items.
The Nintendo Classics lineup expands with Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, now available to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members on Nintendo Switch 2. Originally released on Nintendo GameCube, the strategy RPG returns with fully voiced cutscenes, 3D maps, and its signature permanent-loss battle system.
Several new demos and pre-orders are also available. A free demo for Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is live ahead of its February launch, showcasing a new art style, streamlined story structure, and updated vocation system. Preorders have opened for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Dynasty Warriors: Origins, both launching on Nintendo Switch 2 later this month.
Additional updates include a limited-time Game Trial for EA Sports Madden NFL 26, a new seasonal event for Donkey Kong Bananza, fresh soundtrack additions to Nintendo Music, a Supercharge Sale on Nintendo eShop, and dozens of new titles arriving on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 this week.
Nintendo invites players to revisit their 2025 gaming habits with the Nintendo Switch Year in Review, a personalized recap that highlights top-played games, preferred genres, total playtime, busiest months, and more across Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The experience also lets users explore their full play history and share their stats on social media using the #NintendoSwitch2025 hashtag.
Trending Products
