Ronin warriors, cursed spirits, and a powerful elf are what you can expect this winter anime season. There's a new season full of anime to check out this Winter like the return of the Ronin Warriors (Samurai Troopers), the dramatic Oshi no Ko, and the highly anticipated sophomore season of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. Across Crunchyroll, HIDIVE, Hulu, and Netflix, as well as others, there are a lot of places to enjoy anime at the moment.

Check out some anticipated series in the video above or the slideshow gallery below, followed by the full list of new Winter season 2026 anime and where to watch them in the U.S. and their respective streaming platforms. Anime listed are available now unless otherwise stated.

Hell's Paradise Season 2 (Crunchyroll)

The long-awaited second season of Hell’s Paradise is finally here. For those not familiar, the series follows Gabimaru, a prisoner sentenced to death who takes on an impossible task in order to be pardoned. That task is to travel in search of the Elixir of Life to a so-called “paradise”, where dangerous and mysterious entities reside. Studio MAPPA, famously known for Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen, is at the helm yet again for animation this season. With Gabimaru and his fellow survivors inching closer to their goal, we look forward to more of the gruesome twists and turns this series has produced alongside the further fleshing out of the mysterious character introduced last season. Hell’s Paradise Season 2 is available now on Crunchyroll.

Sentenced to Be a Hero (Crunchyroll)

A new series making the anime discussion rounds this early in the year is Sentenced to Be a Hero. The series follows Xylo, a skilled fighter who is sentenced to be an artificial hero fighting demons for eternity due to some shady circumstances. Studio KAI, known for working on Uma Musume: Pretty Derby and Fuuto PI, is heading animation production on the series. The hour-long premiere lays down a very good first impression for shonen fans with its epic action sequences and our protagonist’s mysterious past. It’ll be a rollercoaster of a ride to watch this fallen hero navigate his past and newfound abilities as the season progresses. Sentenced to Be a Hero is available now on Crunchyroll.

Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers (Crunchyroll)

After 35-plus years since the original anime run, we actually have the return of Samurai Troopers, or Ronin Warriors for those in the States. Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers literally follows the OG series 35 years after the defeat of the great evil demon. Sunrise, the studio that also worked on the original series alongside some OVAs, returns for the sequel. It’s interesting seeing how the Samurai Troopers have changed into military poster boys during the long-lasting peace since the initial story. Now that a demon incursion threatens the world again, we expect the new generation to shake things up with a modern take. Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers is available now on Crunchyroll.

Journal With Witch (Crunchyroll)

Looking for a break from all the big shonen titles this winter season? Journal With Witch may be a good fit for you. The drama series follows a family duo, Asa, who lost both of her parents in a tragic accident, and Makio, the aunt that takes her in. Studio Shuka, known for Natsume's Book of Friends and the later seasons of Durarara!!, will helm animation production for this series. Grief is always a difficult subject to do well for any series, but the relationship between the introverted Makio and despondent Asa is an intriguing combination that has us hooked in the early episodes. We look forward to seeing Makio grow out of her shell to support her niece as she navigates her feelings through journaling. Journal With Witch is available now on Crunchyroll.

Oshi no Ko Season 3 (Crunchyroll, HIDIVE)

Speaking of drama, the popular Oshi no Ko is back this year with Season 3! Last time we saw the reincarnated siblings, Aqua has come to terms with his investigation while Ruby’s fire for revenge becomes lit. Studio Doga Kobo is back again, so we expect more of the same amazing visuals and tension-building sequences fans have enjoyed thus far. If you’re looking to get into a series with suspense and mystery this winter, now’s the time to catch up with Season 3 kicking off. Oshi no Ko Season 3 is available now on Crunchyroll and HIDIVE.

Fire Force Season 3 Part 2 (Crunchyroll, Hulu, Disney+)

Fire Force fans didn’t have to wait too long for the finale, with Season 3 Part 2 dropping this winter. Last we left Shinra and the gang, there were some betrayals, unlikely matchups, and a time jump. David Production, known for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure and Cells at Work!!, is leading animation again, so we look forward to seeing some flashy and explosive action visuals to cap off the beginning of the end for this popular shoenen series. Fire Force Season 3 Part 2 is available now on Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Disney+.

Beastars Final Season Part 2 (Netflix)

Speaking of finales, Beastars is finally coming to an end this winter season with its Final Season Part 2. Last we saw the plucky anthropomorphic wolf Legoshi, he was left in a dire situation at the hands of a crime boss. Studio Orange returns to wrap up the anticipated finale with their expertise in 3D animation. It’s been about six years since Legoshi, Haru, and the gang were introduced to audiences worldwide under Netflix's foray into streaming new anime. It’ll be interesting to see how the anime sends off these complex characters in this unique take on a coming-of-age story. Beastars Final Season Part 2 will premiere in March on Netflix.

Trigun Stargaze (Crunchyroll)

One more Orange joint dropping this season is Trigun Stargaze. The follow-up season of this retelling of the original Trigun has been a wild adventure thus far with some pivotal moments in flashy 3D animated sequences. With how big the last season finished, it’ll be interesting to see how Orange steps it up this time around for Vash and friends. Fans of the original series may appreciate the familiar teasers we’re getting so far, but now’s also a good time for new fans to jump in with this modern take. Trigun Stargaze is available now on Crunchyroll.

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 (Crunchyroll)

It feels like forever since the award-winning Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End first graced us with its memorable characters and beautiful animation, but Season 2 is finally here this winter. After many sidequests and chance encounters, Frieren and company continue on their journey to the north in hopes of speaking with her old companion, Himmel, at the land where souls rest. Studio Madhouse returns to helm animation production, so we expect even more of the heart-warming and action-packed moments that fans grew to enjoy. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 is available now on Crunchyroll.

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 (Crunchyroll)

And finally, another highly anticipated series returns: Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3! Fans got an early look of the first two episodes of the season from the movie event late last year, but now the time is here to see battle-torn Yuji and his unlikely group of allies in the Culling Game, with yet another string of crazy, action-packed mayhem continuing from last season. MAPPA, of course, returns to lead animation production, so look forward to some top-tier animated action scenes that every shonen fan can appreciate. How much worse can it get for our little ragtag group? You can find out right now with Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 available on Crunchyroll.

Those are some of our most anticipated new and returning anime available to watch this winter 2026 season. If you want more anime, check out our list of the Biggest Anime Coming in 2026, which covers some winter anime we didn’t have time for here, and also our list of the best anime of 2025, including our number one pick for anime of the year in case you missed it!

All the New Anime Arriving in Winter 2026

Here’s the full list of anime coming out in Winter 2026 that will be available to watch in the US:

Crunchyroll

• A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation
• A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans
• An Adventurer's Daily Grind at Age 29
• Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You Season 2
• Blue Miburo Season 2
• Champignon Witch
• DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR
• Dead Account
• Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord
• Fate/strange Fake
• Fire Force Season 3 Part 2
• Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2
• Golden Kamuy Final Season
• Hana-Kimi
• Hell's Paradise SEASON 2
• In the Clear Moonlit Dusk
• Isekai Office Worker: The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter
• Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None
• Journal with Witch
• JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3
• Kaya-chan isn't Scary
• Kunon the Sorcerer Can See
• MF GHOST Season 3
• My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2
• Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix
• OSHI NO KO Season 3
• ROLL OVER AND DIE
• Scum of the Brave
• Sentenced to Be a Hero
• SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table
• Tamon’s B-Side
• The Case Book of Arne
• The Daily Life of a Part-time Torturer
• The Demon King's Daughter is Too Kind!!
• The Holy Grail of Eris
• The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife
• The Outcast Season 6
• The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom
• Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 16
• There was a Cute Girl in the Hero’s Party, so I Tried Confessing to Her
• Tis Time for "Torture," Princess Season 2
• TRIGUN STARGAZE
• Tune In to the Midnight Heart
• Wash It All Away
• Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers
• You and I Are Polar Opposites
• You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!

Netflix

• BEASTARS FINAL SEASON Part 2 (March 2026)
• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 7–Steel Ball Run (March 2026)
• Love Through a Prism
• Pokémon Horizons: Season 3 - Rising Hope Part 1
• SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table

Hulu

• Fire Force Season 3 Part 2
• Medalist Season 2 (1/24)

HIDIVE

• Chained Soldier Season 2
• HELL MODE: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing
• OSHI NO KO Season 3
• Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling

Disney+

• Fire Force Season 3 Part 2
• Medalist Season 2 (1/24)

Amazon Prime

• The Darwin Incident
• Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Part 2
• High School! Kimengumi

What anime are you watching this Winter? Let's discuss in the comments!

Star Wars: The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson has responded to outgoing Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy's claim that he was put off making more Star Wars as he "got spooked by the online negativity".

The Knives Out, Glass Onion, and Wake Up Dead Man creator replied to IGN’s social media post of the story on X with a simple, but to-the-point message: “lol zero spooked, sorry”.

lol zero spooked, sorry https://t.co/1gWREzKxAO

— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) January 17, 2026

In a Deadline interview with the departing Lucasfilm head, Kennedy suggested that Johnson decided not to continue with early plans for him to make his own Star Wars trilogy, following the intense online backlash to The Last Jedi.

"Once he made the Netflix deal and went off to start doing the Knives Out films, that has occupied a huge amount of his time," Kennedy remarked regarding why Johnson didn’t continue with the Star Wars projects. "And then I do believe he got spooked by the online negativity," she continued. "I think Rian made one of the best Star Wars movies. He's a brilliant filmmaker and he got spooked. This is the rough part. When people come into this space, I have every filmmaker and actors say to me, 'What's going to happen?' They’re a little scared."

This, of course, isn’t the first time Johnson has spoken about his difficulties when it comes to Star Wars. In December 2025, he stated that his intentions for The Last Jedi was to be a movie that "shook the box" to upend fan expectations, rather than approach its audience "kid gloves" and serve up the same old story.

"Having grown up a Star Wars fan, I know that thing where something challenges it, and I know the recoil against that”, Johnson told Polygon. I know how there can be infighting in the world of Star Wars. But I also know that the worst sin is to handle it with kid gloves."

Of course, Rian Johnson’s Star Wars trilogy isn’t the only Star Wars project that will likely never see the light of day. In the very same interview with Deadline, Kennedy also mentioned the now-abandoned plans to make a Ben Solo movie starring Adam Driver, stating that "anything’s a possibility if somebody’s willing to take a risk."

As for what we’ll actually see next from a galaxy far, far away, 2026 will see The Mandalorian and Grogu, a spinoff movie from the hit Disney+ TV series. Then in 20217, the standalone Ryan Gosling-starring Star Wars: Starfighter.

Simon Cardy is a Senior Editor at IGN who can mainly be found skulking around open world games, indulging in Korean cinema, or despairing at the state of Tottenham Hotspur and the New York Jets. Follow him on Bluesky at @cardy.bsky.social.

The best Alienware high-end gaming monitor is down to the lowest price in months. It does require a bit of legwork to get the extra discount, but everyone should be eligible. Dell recently dropped the price of the 32" Alienware AW3225QF 4K QD OLED gaming monitor from $1,200 down to $899.99. But today there's a way to get it for even less, $809.99 to be exact. The AW3225QF is a rare gaming monitor that combines a native 4K resolution and 240Hz refresh rate with a gorgeous OLED panel. If you're looking for the best 4K gaming monitor, this should definitely be on your short list.

32" Alienware AW3225QF 4K OLED Monitor

Follow these instructions for the extra 10% ($80) off:

• You'll need to create an account if you haven't already (don't worry, it's free)
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• Add the monitor to cart and apply the coupon code
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The Alienware AW3225QF is one of few Dell monitors that combines a 4K resolution with an OLED panel. This monitor incorporates Samsung's QD OLED technology; QD OLED panels are brighter than traditional OLED panels while maintaining near infinite response time, contrast ratio, and black levels that OLEDs are generally known for. The Alienware AW3225QF is HDR True Black 400 certified with up to 1,000 nits of peak brightness. It also boasts a factory calibrated 99.3% DCI-P3 color range, 1700R curve, 240Hz refresh rate, and G-Sync certification.

Connectivity-wise, the AW3225QF has two HDMI 2.1 ports (one with eARC) and one DisplayPort 1.4 port, all of which are capable of 4K at up to 240Hz. There are also a couple of USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports for attaching peripherals and a single USB Type-C port for charging. Dell backs this monitor up with a three-year warranty that includes burn-in protection.

Something to keep in mind is that 4K monitors require a pretty powerful GPU. 4K resolution has 2.25 times more pixels than QHD; if you want to play games in 4K, especially at frame rates of up to 240fps, you'll want a gaming PC equipped with an GeForce RTX 5070 at the minimum. If your PC is equipped with an even more powerful card like the RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080, or RX 9070 XT, then this monitor would be the perfect complement.

Check out the best Alienware deals if you're looking for a good gaming PC deal to complement your purchase.

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Fallout Season 2 ratings are down compared to the explosive debut of Season 1 – but there’s a good reason for that.

Information about how Bethesda and Amazon’s adaptation is faring during its second season comes from recently released Nielsen streaming stats (via The Hollywood Reporter). The numbers show Fallout drawing 794 million minutes watched between the week of December 15 – 21, 2025, with its premiere episode, The Innovator, arriving December 16. For comparison, Fallout Season 1 premiered to 2.9 billion minutes watched when it made its way to Prime Video in April 2024.

It’s the kind of downward trend that many may assume has Amazon shaking in its boots, but it’s far from the full picture. There’s one major point to consider: all eight episodes of Season 1 premiered on the same day, while Season 2 published just one episode at release. In other words, Prime Video subscribers had a lot of new content to sink their teeth into in 2024, so 794 million minutes watched for just one new episode to account for isn’t so bad.

In fact, Nielsen reports Fallout Season 2 Episode 1 accounted for 54% of the show’s watch time during the week of December 15 (Season 1 episodes accounted for the rest), so it’s easy to imagine that number getting an additional boost if more new episodes had dropped that same day. Even considering the weekly release strategy, Fallout still managed to be the only Prime Video show to land in Nielsen’s Top 10 Overall streaming ratings for minutes watched between December 15 – 21, coming in at number seven. That puts it well below Stranger Things at the number one spot with 2.38 billion minutes watched, but above Grey’s Anatomy, which is placed at 10 with 642 million minutes watched.

Stats for Fallout Season 2 Episodes 2 through 5 have yet to be published, with the show still very much in the middle of rolling out new episodes in its post-apocalyptic follow-up story every Wednesday. Episode 5, The Wrangler, premiered January 14, with three more set to follow January 21, January 28, and February 4.

It’s easy to look at the Fallout Season 2 ratings and assume the worst, but for now, it doesn’t look like the video game show is going anywhere. For more, you can check out IGN’s reviews for Episodes 2, 3, 4, and 5. You can also read about Prime Video’s recently announced Fallout Shelter reality competition series.

Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).

Amazon is offering a great deal on a compact air purifier that would be great for your workstation or gaming desk area. Right now, Amazon Prime members can get a Tailulu H13 True HEPA Air Purifier for just $49.99 with free delivery after a 45% off instant discount. This is a general purpose purifier that will clear out even the tiniest of particles in a small room. However, it can serve yet another very practical purpose for PC gamers: It minimizes the dust going into your gaming PC and reduces the frequency that you need to clean it out.

Tailulu H13 True HEPA Air Purifier for $49.99

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Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

We are knee deep in winter and those of you who have to deal with the occasional (or frequent) power outages should consider having a power station on hand to keep your mobile electronics for emergencies. If you're of the same mind and are thinking of checking Amazon out for the best deal, then be aware that you can get considerably better pricing an identical brand and model elsewhere.

Right now, AliExpress is offering the Ecoflow River 3 230Wh LiFePO4 power station for just $129.74 after you apply $15 off code "USWS15". Compare that to $190 on Amazon currently. It's sold through Ecoflow's official Aliexpress storefront and it ships from a local US warehouse so your order delivers quickly and you don't need to worry about additional tariff fees.

Ecoflow River 3 Power Station for $129.74

It's smart to have a light source on hand for emergencies, especially since everyday carry flashlights can be had for a throwaway price. The Sofirn brand is extremely popular amongst the enthusiast flashlight community for the amount the light they throw out at a bargain price. Sofirn's official store on AliExpress routinely sells these flashlights at up to 50% less than on Amazon. They ship free from a local US warehouse, which means no hidden tariffs or obnoxious shipping times.

Sofirn Q8 Plus 16,000-Lumen LED Flashlight for $51.17

Sofirn SP36 Pro 8,000-Lumen LED Flashlight for $31.26

The powerful yet compact Sofirn SP36 Pro 8,000-Lumen Rechargeable LED Flashlight has also dropped in price to $31.26 after you apply $4 off coupon code "4USAFF". This exact flashlight sells for $70 on Amazon.

The Sofirn SP36 Pro is a compact EDC style flashlight, measuring just 5" in length and weighing about 10 ounces without the battery. It features a rugged aluminum shell and has an IPX8 rating, which means it can be submerged in water up to 1 meter deep. The flashlight comes with three 18650 Li-on batteries that can be recharged with a USB Type-C cable.

The light array is comprised of four Luminus SST-40 LEDs each with is own individual reflector. They combine for a maximum output of 8,000 lumens and a beam distance of up to 450 meters, which means that this little flashlight can illuminate an entire football field. The intensity is adjustable so you can conserve battery life.

Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

reMarkable is well regarded for its best-in-class digital notebooks and the reMarkable 2 tablet represents the best value by offering premium build quality and a sensational paper-writing experience for just $399, which is the lowest price in reMarkable's lineup. For even greater savings, you can pick up a refurbished tablet for a lower price of $319. Refurbished products come with the same 1 year warranty as buying new along with a 50-day satisfaction guarantee.

To kick off the new year, reMarkable is doing even one better: for a limited time, you can take an additional $70 off the reMarkable tablet when you bundle it with a marker and folio and that includes refurbished models. With the additional discount applied, you can get a refurbished reMarkable 2 bundled with the Marker and Book Folio ($130-$170 value) for as low as $369 with free delivery. That's 30% off compared to the retail price of the same bundle.

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Speedy Gonzales is reportedly racing to the big screen with a new movie from director Jorge R. Gutiérrez.

The Hollywood Reporter says the Looney Tunes icon is revving up for a standalone, animated film for Warner Bros. in the future. Casting, plot details, and a release date have not been announced.

Speedy Gonzales is a name that has graced the cartoon world for more than 70 years. The tiny Looney Tune has long been called The Fastest Mouse in All of Mexico, often using his fast feet, quick wit, and small stature to entertain kids and adults alike in both shows and movies. Recent years have seen him mostly sidelined in cameo roles in projects like Space Jam: A New Legacy and Bugs Bunny Builders.

Gutiérrez will lead the charge on the Speedy Gonzales movie, which is currently without a writer. He’s best known for his work as a writer for Nickelodeon’s short-lived El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera cartoon, with his directing credits including the El Guapo vs The Narco Vampires, Maya and the Three, The Book of Life, and more. Audiences may also recognize the filmmaker for his experience as a voice actor for a number of animated works, such as The Bad Guys 2, Victor and Valentino, and Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

“Jorge is a singular storyteller whose voice, artistry and cultural perspective make every project he touches feel both timeless and completely new,” Warner Bros. Pictures Animation president Bill Damaschke said in a statement. “We couldn’t be more excited to have him reimagining Speedy Gonzales, one of our most beloved Looney Tunes characters, for today’s global audience.”

The Speedy Gonzales movie is getting its little feet moving at Warner Bros., but this isn’t the first time the iconic mouse character has tried to race his way into getting his own movie. It was reported in 2016 that another animated movie, then called Speedy, was in the works, with Eugenio Derbez attached to star. The project never came to fruition, with Derbez telling United Press in 2024 that “the studios are afraid that, nowadays, it’s so politically incorrect.” It’s unclear if elements from that iteration of the project will be carried over to the new one.

Last month, Gutiérrez teased his involvement in the project with an Instagram post. In the message, which sees him sporting a Speedy Gonzales toy and t-shirt, he says, “Guess what movie I might be developing at Warner Brothers Pictures Animation…”

Looney Tunes fans have found a few reasons to look forward to the family of cartoon animals’ future in film. In addition to Warner Bros. renewed interest in Speedy, fans rejoiced to learn that the long-shelved Coyote vs. Acme had found a new home in Ketchup Entertainment. Its theatrical release date is currently scheduled for August 28, 2026, with Speedy Gonzales expected to arrive at an unspecified date after that. Meanwhile, Warner Bros. as a whole is set to undergo a massive shakeup, as Netflix works against Paramount to secure a deal.

Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).

With the advent of PC gaming handhelds, the nearly limitless library of games on Steam and other PC clients are now at your fingertips anytime and anywhere. The best gaming handhelds have a hefty price tag, so ideally you can pick one up at a discount. The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is one of the newest of the flagship gaming handhelds, and it's also arguably the best one. It costs $1,000 nearly everywhere, except for a couple of places.

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X for $915.27

Import (brand new) model

LEGO officially retired a ton of older sets in December 2025, but quite a few of them are still available to purchcase at various retailers today. If you missed your chance to grab any of these builds before LEGO retired them for good, now is the time to pick them up before they disappear from stock completely. Some of the most popular sets, like The Mighty Bowser, are already out of stock everywhere.

It's common for LEGO to retire a bunch of sets at the end of the year and many of those will shoot up in value once stock starts to become scarce. Major online retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Barnes & Noble still have many of these sets available at MSRP, but the LEGO Store is completely out of stock with no plans to produce more in 2026. I've rounded up all of the recently retired sets still available somewhere online, but some of these will likely sell out before the end of the month.

Recently Retired LEGO Sets Still Available in 2026

There are a ton of sets here that are being retired simply because there has been a lack of interest since they were first released, but that's not true for everything. Most notably, there are some key LEGO Harry Potter sets that were just retired that some collectors absolutely don't want to miss. These are part of the modular Hogwarts Castle build that is still getting new releases, so if you're actively building that, this is your last chance to grab things like The Owlery or the Potions Class set.

If you're a fan of the LEGO Disney sets targeted at adults, it's also worth noting that two key sets are quickly becoming scarce. The massive Disney Castle is currently only available from the Disney Store at MSRP as prices are skyrocketing at other third-party sellers. There's also the Snow White and the Seven Dwarves set disappearing from stores, which we called a "cozy and heartfelt tribute to Walt Disney's 1937 animated classic" when we reviewed it.

Another noteworthy set on this list is the Brickheadz Monkey D. Luffy set. The LEGO One Piece sets were released just last year and this is the first thing in that line-up to be officially retired. Season 2 of the live-action show is currently set to release on March 10, 2026 and will most likely feature a new line-up of LEGO tie-ins.

Do retired sets ever come back from retirement?

If you ever truly miss out on a LEGO set, the good news is that LEGO will sometimes bring them back as a redesigned set. The most recent example of this is the Hogwarts Icons - Collectors' Edition set that has completely sold out everywhere. LEGO has already launched a newer version of this set that looks quite similar called Sorcerer's Stone - Collectors' Edition.

New LEGO Sets for 2026

With older sets getting retired, newer sets are arriving to take their place. We saw a ton of new LEGO sets get released for January 2026 and there's plenty more to expect throughout the rest of the year. The upcoming LEGO Pokémon sets have recently gone up for preorder (out February 27) and the Star Wars Smart Brick sets are up as well (out March 1). For a full look at all of the new LEGO sets already available for 2026, check out the carousel below:

Every car absolutely needs both a jump starter and tire inflator as part of its emergency kit, so why not just get both in one package. For this weekend, Amazon is offering Amazon Prime members the Wolfbox 2000A Cordless Jump Starter with Air Compressor (Tire Inflator) for just $40.59 after you apply coupon code "PS4SCSWG". Non-Prime members can get it for $49.99 with same code. Wolfbox is a well-known brand and its products are higher quality than other similarly priced jump starters and air compressors you'll find on Amazon.

Wolfbox Cordless Jump Starter and Air Compressor for $40.59

When you're setting out to get a new gaming PC or laptop, you've probably noticed there are quite a few models out there without an Nvidia or AMD graphics chip. These devices usually come with an integrated GPU, rather than a discrete, or dedicated graphics chip.

PCs with and without discrete GPUs have their uses, but it's important to know the difference if you're on the lookout for a new PC, especially with Intel's new Panther Lake platform right around the corner. For most people, all you need to know that an integrated GPU is best for lightweight, everyday computing like web browsing and word processing, and a discrete GPU is better for gaming and heavier content creation like video editing.

What Is A GPU Anyways?

Most mainstream computers have two types of processors. A CPU, or a central processing unit, and a GPU, or a graphics processing unit. Traditionally, a GPU's purpose is to take visual data from the CPU and render it for display on your monitor. This is why dedicated graphics cards have been necessary for PC gaming for so long. Because of the sheer amount of visual data that needs to be processed in a video game, a dedicated GPU is necessary to avoid turning most video games into a slideshow.

In the last few years, though, the use-case for graphics chips has expanded drastically. It turns out that the thousands of cores in a GPU makes it extremely good at parallel processing. That makes it good for complicated mathematics, data science, and AI. That's also why graphics cards have only got more expensive over the last decade, due to the rise of cryptocurrency and AI.

Discrete GPU vs Integrated GPU

Pretty much every modern computer has a GPU in one form or another, but they're either going to be integrated into the processor, or they'll be a discrete GPU, which means it's on its own chip and board.

There are some desktop processors that don't have integrated graphics, though. While every modern AMD GPU has an integrated graphics chip, some Intel processors leave them out, usually to lower the cost. You can usually tell the difference from the name of the chip – if there's an 'F' at the end of the product name, it doesn't have an integrated GPU.

Getting an integrated GPU in your desktop processor is underrated, too. While you'll typically want to depend on a discrete GPU for gaming and content creation, an integrated GPU is excellent for troubleshooting if your graphics card is having problems. Just don't make the mistake of plugging your HDMI or DisplayPort into the motherboard instead of the graphics card.

The biggest difference between integrated and discrete graphics is that integrated graphics need to share resources with the CPU. That means they share the same power budget, which can be a problem if you're putting pressure on both the GPU and CPU – as most PC games do. Integrated graphics also rely on the same pool of system memory as your processor, which also means things can slow down exponentially in heavy workloads, and not just because DDR5 is significantly slower than GDDR6 or GDDR7.

This also means that, yes, the PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch 2, and pretty much all handheld gaming PCs use integrated graphics, rather than dedicated GPUs.

Discrete graphics, then, are dedicated graphics processors that have their own dedicated resources. In desktop gaming PCs, these typically take the form of graphics cards. These are GPUs soldered onto PCBs (printed circuit boards) with all the resources they need – dedicated video memory, power management, and usually a meaty heatsink. These cards will then slot into a PCIe slot on your motherboard, which then gives you access to more powerful graphics processing.

Laptops are a little different. Rather than a full graphics card, mobile discrete GPUs are usually soldered onto the motherboard in its own little section, paired with its memory and power delivery. There are a few laptops out there that have socketed GPUs, but they're extremely rare. As for integrated graphics in a laptop, they work identically to integrated graphics in any other processor, built into the main CPU and sharing its resources.

However, there is a way to add dedicated graphics to a laptop that doesn't already have them. Thanks to the high speeds of Thunderbolt 5 and USB 4, you can use an external GPU to power up your laptop. Not every external GPU is the same, though. When external GPUs first started blowing up almost a decade ago, they were typically external docks that you'd slot a graphics card into, and then hook into your system via Thunderbolt or a proprietary connector – usually depending on the laptop manufacturer.

More external GPUs come with built-in mobile graphics chips these days, though. These are usually smaller and more portable, but don't have the same kind of power of a desktop graphics card.

Jackie Thomas is the Hardware and Buying Guides Editor at IGN and the PC components queen. You can follow her @Jackiecobra