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From August’s whiplash buffet to January’s slow burn and into 2026’s thunderclap, the next year is one long test of discipline — or your ability to gleefully ignore it. These releases aren’t just dates; they’re invitations to lose yourself, to chase skill ceilings, to tell friends “one more mission” at 2:17 a.m. Clear some SSD space, silence a few notifications, and make peace with the backlog monster. It’s going to eat well.