Famitsu’s most wanted games – January 18, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia knocking on the door of #1

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. We’ve seen Pokemon Pokopia move up as of late, and now it’s at second – with just a few votes out of #1.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between December 24 and January 6.

1. [PS5] Pragmata – 673 votes
2. [NS2] Pokemon Pokopia – 647 votes
3. [PS5] Resident Evil Requiem – 557 votes
4. [NS2] Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined – 514 votes
5. [NSW] Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined – 482 votes
6. [PS5] Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined – 387 votes
7. [PS5] Persona 4 Revival – 323 votes
8. [NSW] Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – 286 votes
9. [NS2] Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave – 265 votes
10. [NS2] Mario Tennis Fever – 254 votes
11. [NS2] Splatoon Raiders – 239 votes
12. [PS5] Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties – 233 votes
13. [PS5] Nioh 3 – 201 votes
14. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 196 votes
15. [NS2] Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade – 175 votes
16. [PS5] Onimusha: Way of the Sword – 170 votes
17. [NS2] Professor Layton and the New World of Steam – 156 votes
18. [NSW] Professor Layton and the New World of Steam – 154 votes
19. [PS5] Grand Theft Auto 6 – 143 votes
20. [NS2] Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties – 129 votes
21. [NSW] Akiba Lost – 117 votes
22. [NS2] Monster Hunter Stories 3 – 106 votes
23. [NSW] Genshin Impact – 104 votes
24. [NSW] Tales of Berseria Remastered – 103 votes
25. [PS5] Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter – 101 votes
26. [NS2] Akiba Lost – 95 votes
27. [NS2] Fatal Frame 2 Remake – 83 votes
28. [NS2] Resident Evil Requiem – 82 votes
29. [NSW] Hono Gurashi no Niwa – 80 votes
30. [PS5] Code Vein 2 – 71 votes

For those that want to get a look at the game, we have the latest trailer for Pokemon Pokopia here.

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