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Star Wars Outlaws, an open-world adventure set in the galaxy’s criminal underworld, is now available on Game Pass Ultimate. This release includes significant quality-of-life updates, enhanced stealth and combat mechanics, and two new story expansions, offering an even richer experience for players exploring the journey of scoundrel Kay Vess.

NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW announced significant updates at CES, including native apps for Linux and Amazon Fire TV, HOTAS support for flight simulators, and new AAA titles. These enhancements aim to provide more ways to play and easier access to cloud gaming.

The retro-inspired 8-bit side-scrolling action-adventure game Lovish is set to release on February 5 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam.

The mid-season update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 01 Reloaded introduces new maps, modes, and features across all game types. This update also includes a special collaboration with Fallout, bringing themed content like the Deathclaw Hunt event, new LTMs, and exclusive rewards. The update launches on January 8.

Steam has once again set a new all-time record for concurrent online users, reaching over 42 million individuals online at the start of 2026. This achievement highlights the platform’s continued growth and popularity in the gaming world.

GeForce NOW is adding 13 new games this week, perfect for holiday gaming. Stream top titles and indie gems with high performance across all your devices, enjoying automatic updates and RTX 5080-level graphics for Ultimate members.

Xbox Game Pass welcomes a fresh wave of games in January 2026, featuring major titles like Star Wars Outlaws and Resident Evil Village. Subscribers can look forward to new adventures including the twin-stick shooter Brews & Bastards, the enhanced Little Nightmares, the survival-action game Atomfall, and the tactical combat of Lost in Random: The Eternal Die. Other additions include the football game Rematch, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, a remastered Final Fantasy, the charming My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery, and the day-one Metroidvania MIO: Memories in Orbit. Additionally, a list of games leaving the service on January 15th is provided.

The fourth Developer_Direct broadcast is scheduled for January 22, offering an in-depth look at upcoming titles. This event will showcase new gameplay and developer insights for highly anticipated games like Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation, directly from the studios.

MicroProse recently announced Steel Bounty, a first-person mech simulator. This game offers a colorful visual style, a dynamic campaign where player decisions influence the star system, and deep customization. Players will manage a mercenary company, balancing leadership and combat skills.

A demo for the hand-drawn side-scrolling platformer adventure, The Eternal Life of Goldman, is set to launch for PC via Steam in February. This demo will offer players the initial 90 minutes of gameplay, introducing them to its unique world and challenging mechanics.