new releases

The release schedule is sleepy in this last week of January. Never fear though, as a couple of games might pull you out of your backlog.

This week sees the end of Xbox timed exclusivity for Rise of the Tomb Raider, at least in part. Crystal Dynamics’ follow-up to the 2013 reboot arrives on PC this week.

Additionally, Tt Games brings together Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in Lego Marvel’s Avengers. Thekla’s The Witness will bend your mind, and Final Fantasy returns to 3DS.

Here’s the full rundown:

Final Fantasy Explorers (3DS) - January 26
Gemini: Heroes Reborn (PS4) - January 26
Lego Marvel’s Avengers
 (Xbox One, 360, PS4, PS3, Wii U, 3DS, Vita, PC) – January 26
Order of the Thorne: The King's Challenge (PC) - January 26
The Witness (PS4, PC) – January 26
Rise of the Tomb Raider (PC) - January 28
Bombshell (PC) - January 29
This War of Mine (PS4, Xbox One) – January 29
Tropico 5 - Complete Collection (PC) - January 29

For more on this year's games, check out our regularly updated list of game releases.