Kickstart your new year by getting your hands on some of the incredible games releasing in January 2022! Our team of enthusiasts at Overclockers UK have compiled some of our favourite games for this month, along with some amazing gaming PCs to match!
Monster Hunter Rise
The latest in the infamous Monster Hunter series – Monster Hunter Rise – will have players join a league of fearless monster hunters. Inspired by Japanese folklore, the plethora of monsters each have unique behaviours that will challenge you at every turn. Select from 14 different weapon types, each suited for different gameplay styles. Yield the weapon that suit you best to be victorious! Plus, with multiplayer quests available, you can team up with up to four friends to take on these terrifying creatures together!
Monster Hunter Rise is scheduled to be released on the 12th of January for PC and Nintendo Switch.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64bit | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 4130 / AMD FX 6100 | Intel Core i5 4460 / AMD FX 8300 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 / AMD Radeon RX 550 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 570 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet Connection | Broadband Internet Connection |
| Storage | 23GB available space | 23GB available space |
Our Top Choice of PC to Play Monster Hunter Rise
OcUK Enigma Essential
Packed with the latest gaming hardware, the OcUK Enigma Essential has everything you need to play Monster Hunter Rise and all your other favourite titles. Take advantage of the powerful AMD Ryzen 5 3600 CPU and harness the processing power of the six cores, twelve thread architecture. You can enjoy playing Monster Hunter Rise, whilst you watch the latest stream and chat with your teammates as you embark on your multiplayer quest. What’s more, with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super GPU, unlock a new generation of graphical performance and enjoy all your favourite games in stunning high-definition.
With flexible storage options available, including a 1TB HDD, you will have plenty of space for Monster Hunter Rise, your favourite music and videos and creative projects. All of which is installed inside a sleek mid tower chassis with customisable RGB lighting that you can sync to match with the rest of your battle station.
The Enigma Essential is available to buy starting from £1,099,99.
| Case | Kolink Citadel Mid Tower with Glass Side Panel – Black |
| Power Supply | 500W 80 Plus Rated PSU |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Six Core / Twelve Thread CPU |
| Motherboard | ASUS B450 DDR4 Motherboard |
| Cooler | AMD Wraith Stealth CPU Cooler |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6GB GPU |
| Memory | Up to 32GB DDR4 3000MHz Dual Channel RGB RAM Kit |
| Primary SSD | 240GB SSD |
| Storage Hard Drive | Seagate 1TB 7200RPM Hard Drive |
| Audio | 7.1 High-Definition Audio |
| OS | Windows 10 64bit |
The Anacrusis
This four-player co-op FPS will see players trapped onboard a starship at the edge of explored space. In The Anacrusis, team up with your friends or family and battle against alien hordes using classic sci-fi weapons, including a Respawner or laser rifle. Completely AI-controlled, the AI Driver will configure every aspect of your gameplay. From enemies, weapons, gadgets and health kits, the AI will tailor the challenges to suit your gameplay style and level!
The Anacrusis is scheduled to be released on the 13th of January.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64bit | TBC |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 6600K / AMD FX 8350 | |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | |
| Graphics | DX11 – compatible GPU | |
| DirectX | Version 11 | |
| Storage | 25GB available space |
Our Top Choice of PC to Play Anacrusis
OcUK Firefly Essential
The Firefly Essential has everything you need in a PC to enhance your gaming performance! Packed with the latest and greatest in hardware, including the Intel Core i5 10400F CPU. Unlock 10th generation processing power and enjoy effortless multitasking in gaming and content creation. Plus, with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super GPU, you can experience The Anacrusis and more AAA titles, such as Apex Legends, in jaw-dropping resolutions. Take advantage of the 240GB SSD and 1TB HHD to store your gaming library, music, creative projects and much more with ease!
The Firefly Essential is available to buy starting from £1,049,99.
| Case | Kolink Nimbus Digital RGB Tower with Glass Side Panel – Black |
| Power Supply | 500W 80 Plus Rated PSU |
| CPU | Intel Core i5 10400F CPU |
| Motherboard | B460 DDR4 Motherboard |
| Cooler | Intel CPU Cooler |
| Memory | Up to 32GB DDR4 2666MHz Dual Channel RGB RAM Kit |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6GB GPU |
| Primary SSD | 240GB SSD |
| Storage Hard Drive | Seagate 1TB 7200RPM Hard Drive |
| Audio | 7.1 High-Definition Audio |
| OS | Windows 10 64bit |
God of War
The incredible PlayStation exclusive, God of War, is finally arriving on PC! Adventure in the Norse God Realm with Kratos as he discovers how to be a mentor and protector to his son, Atreus. All whilst, battling his own inner demons and the dangerous godly threats that await them.
God of War will be available to play on PC on the 14th of January.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64bit | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 2500K / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 CPU | Intel Core i5 6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 2400 CPU |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD R9 290X GPU | NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 570 GPU |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 70GB available space | 70GB available space |
| Additional Notes | DirectX feature level 11_1 required | DirectX feature level 11_1 required |
Blackwind
A top-down sci-fi showdown, Blackwind, will have players take control of a teenager trapped inside a prototype battle armour suit. Your mission is to face the Raknos alien hordes invading the planet you find yourself trapped on and fight back in your attempt to stop a planetary invasion. Blackwind also features a local co-op mode in which the Battle Frame and its Drone can be controlled by two players.
Blackwind is scheduled to be released on the 20th of January.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 4690K / AMD FX 8320 CPU | Intel Core i7 39030K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 CPU |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 760 GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 GPU |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 3GB available space | 3GB available space |
Our Top Choice of PC to Play Blackwind
OcUK Spectra
Engage in all-out warfare against alien forces in Blackwind with the Spectra gaming PC. Take advantage of the Intel Core i5 10400K CPU and experience blisteringly fast gaming performance in all your favourite modern titles. Paired with the incredible NVIDIA GeForce 1660 Super GPU, you will enjoy the out of this world visuals of Blackwind in stunning resolution, even at high settings.
What’s more, thanks to the plethora of flexible storage options, including a 1TB HHD, you will have ample space for Blackwind and the rest of your gaming library.
The Spectra is available to buy starting from £999.95.
| Case | Kolink Horizon RGB Mid Tower – Black |
| Power Supply | 600W 80 Plus Bronze Rated PSU |
| CPU | Intel Core i5 10400F Six Core CPU |
| Motherboard | H510 DDR4 Motherboard |
| Cooler | Intel Approved CPU Cooler |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 1660 Super 6GB GPU |
| Memory | Up to 32GB DDR4 2666MHz Dual Channel |
| Primary SSD | Optional |
| Secondary SSD | Optional |
| Storage Hard Drive | Seagate 1TB 7200RPM Hard Drive |
| Audio | 7.1 High-Definition Audio |
| OS | Windows 10 64bit |
KINDGOM of the DEAD
A hand drawn horror FPS, KINGDOM of the DEAD, will see players take control of Agent Chamberlain, a professor turned Army General. Working for the secret government known as GATEKEEPER, it is your mission is to defeat Death and his armies, return them to the underworld and save the fate of humanity!
KINGDOM of the DEAD is scheduled to be released on the 26th of January.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 or higher | TBC |
| Processor | 2.4Ghz Dual Core CPU or higher | |
| Memory | 2GB RAM | |
| Graphics | GeForce 9800 GT GPU or higher | |
| DirectX | Version 11 | |
| Storage | 1.5GB available space |
Your Favourite?
Did we mention your favourite game scheduled to be released this January? Or did we forget? Whatever the case – let us know in the comments down below what game you are looking forward to playing this month!
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Ruth Rowley
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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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