I mean that's patently untrue ... but ok .. you do you I guess.
- Mass Effect Legendary Edition (Console and PC) – January 6
- Outer Wilds (Cloud, Console and PC) – January 6
- Spelunky (Console and PC) – January 13
- Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition (Cloud, Console and PC) – January 18
- Hitman Trilogy (Console and PC) – January 20
These are just some of the notable games that came out in January, not even the full list. Sure, games like Rainbow Six didn't become critical darlings, but it's a popular franchise getting a day 1 release.
February is the only month that's been slow so far in a long while but one buffer month is well deserved after January and the Q4 2021 bangers.