Amazon Prime subscribers in the UK are being treated to a spectacular start to the new year, with the tech giant unveiling a massive roster of 23 free games for January 2026. The offering provides a perfect digital diversion for the post-holiday period, blending instant-access PC downloads with cloud-streamed titles via Amazon's Luna service.
A Premier Lineup Headlined by Sporting Giant
The undisputed star of this month's selection is Madden NFL 26, the latest instalment in EA Sports' legendary American football franchise. The game will become available for cloud streaming on Amazon Luna on January 10, perfectly timed to coincide with the beginning of the NFL Playoffs. This marks a significant get for Prime Gaming, offering subscribers day-one access to a major annual sports title without additional cost.
Beyond the gridiron, the selection is impressively diverse. Subscribers can immediately add the acclaimed strategy epic Sid Meier's Civilization VI to their Epic Games Store library. Another highlight is the charming narrative-driven adventure Harold Halibut, available to claim from January 22. These are joined by a range of other titles rolling out throughout the month on platforms like GOG and the Amazon Games App.
How to Claim Your Free Gaming Bounty
Accessing this generous haul is straightforward. All that's required is an active Amazon Prime membership. In the United Kingdom, a standard Prime subscription costs £8.99 per month or £95 annually. Students and those aged 18-22 can benefit from a heavily discounted rate of £4.49 per month or £47.49 per year. New users can also initiate a free trial to immediately claim the games.
The membership unlocks far more than just gaming; it includes Prime Video, fast delivery on Amazon orders, and other perks. To claim the games, members simply need to visit the Prime Gaming section on Amazon's website or within its app, link their relevant gaming accounts, and add the titles to their libraries.
Full Schedule of January's Free Games
The January 2026 lineup is released in waves. Here is the complete schedule for both downloadable PC games and Luna cloud titles.
PC Games (Download & Keep):
- Sid Meier's Civilization VI - Epic Games Store (Available Now)
- Reflections of Life: Dark Architect Collector's Edition - Amazon Games App (Available Now)
- Brigador: Up-Armored Edition - GOG (January 15)
- Gunslug: Rogue Tactics - GOG (January 15)
- DeathKeep - GOG (January 15)
- Harold Halibut - GOG (January 22)
- D&D Stronghold: Kingdom Simulator - GOG (January 22)
- Al-Qadim: The Genie's Curse - GOG (January 29)
- Technotopia - Amazon Games App (January 29)
- Elderborn - GOG (January 29)
Amazon Luna Games (Cloud Streaming):
- Alan Wake - Amazon Luna (Available Now)
- Death Stranding Director's Cut - Amazon Luna (Available Now)
- Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 Turbocharged - Amazon Luna (Available Now)
- Monster Truck Championship Rebel Hunter Edition - Amazon Luna (Available Now)
- Tormented Souls - Amazon Luna (Available Now)
- Aragami: Shadow Edition - Amazon Luna (Available Now)
- Spells & Secrets - Amazon Luna (Available Now)
- Whisker Waters - Amazon Luna (Available Now)
- Trepang2 - Amazon Luna (Available Now)
- Tricky Towers - Amazon Luna (January 8)
- Madden NFL 26 - Amazon Luna (January 10)
- The Jackbox Party Pack 3 - Amazon Luna (January 23)
- Worms W.M.D. - Amazon Luna (Date To Be Confirmed)
This expansive January offering underscores Amazon's continued commitment to adding value to its Prime subscription through Prime Gaming. It provides a cost-effective way for gamers to build their libraries with premium titles, from timeless strategy games to the latest sports simulations, all while showcasing the capabilities of its cloud gaming platform, Amazon Luna.
