GamesRadar’s PC Release Guide: Code Vein 2, Nioh 3, More

Two headline sequels and a clutch of remasters and indies are set to shape the early PC gaming calendar, with Code Vein 2 and Nioh 3 bookending a busy late-January to early-March window. That lineup gives PC players concrete targets for wishlists, preloads, and weekend play sessions.

The schedule was last updated January 21, 2026 and highlights key dates you’ll want on your radar. Escape from Ever After launched on January 23 and is already in players’ hands. Cairn arrives January 29, followed by Code Vein 2 on January 30. February opens with Dragon Quest 7: Reimagined and Deus Ex Remastered on February 5, and Nioh 3 follows on February 6. Resident Evil Requiem lands February 27, and Marathon is set for March 5. Beyond those headliners, the calendar includes a range of indies and remasters slated across 2026.

What this means for PC players is practical and immediate. If you care about launch-day performance, set aside time to check system requirements and pre-download where possible. Titles with tight launch windows - Code Vein 2 on January 30 and Nioh 3 on February 6 - will compete for bandwidth and attention, so preloading and updating drivers ahead of time will reduce friction on day one. For modders and content creators, early access to these builds will matter; mark the February 5-6 block as a high-traffic period for community guides and first-run footage.

Multiplayer and community features will determine how long each game stays social, so prioritize what matters to you. If you want deep single-player runs, plan longer sessions for releases like Dragon Quest 7: Reimagined and Marathon. If you prefer watching streams and jump-in co-op, target launch weekends and the first post-launch patches when netcode fixes and balance tweaks often arrive.

For organizers and event hosts, the release cadence through late February suggests a packed schedule for weekly streams, speedrun attempts, and community nights. Slot Code Vein 2 and Nioh 3 into separate showcases to avoid overlap, and use the Feb 5-6 window for cross-content events around remasters and sequels.

Expect more updates as additional indies and remasters firm up dates later in 2026. Keep your wishlist tidy, pre-order or wishlist titles you want to support, and watch for day-one patches and driver updates. These next few weeks offer a solid mix of nostalgia, fresh sequels, and indie surprises that will keep PC launch chatter lively into March.