September 2026: The Most Anticipated Game Releases

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Silent Hill: Townfall, Control Resonant, The Blood of Dawnwalker and Onimusha: Way of the Sword are among the top releases for September 2026. Check out the full list below

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Most Anticipated Games for September 2026

Crimson Moon

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Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC

Release date: September 1, 2026

Prepare yourself to dive into an intense and mysterious journey with Crimson Moon. This title kicks off September with plenty of action, a dark atmosphere, and challenging combat for fans of immersive next generation experiences.

Moonlighter 2

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Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC

Release date: September 2, 2026

Without a single coin in your pocket, you and other inhabitants find yourselves trapped in the distant village of Tresna. Now it is up to you to get back on your feet and transform your modest shop into the economic heart of the community. Explore dangerous dungeons, collect valuable relics, sell your items, and reinvest in your friends' businesses. Unlock new weapons, armor, and shop decorations to bring hope back to the village!

He Who Watches

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Platforms: PC

Release date: September 2, 2026

He Who Watches is an atmospheric first person puzzle game focused on spatial reasoning and perspective manipulation. Walk on walls and ceilings while using every surface and spark of creativity to solve complex riddles. Equipped only with your bow, a single arrow, and your wits, explore a labyrinth in search of the god at the center of it all. Here, your bow is not a weapon but a tool to manipulate the environment and open passages by altering gravity.

The Blood of Dawnwalker

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC

Release date: September 3, 2026

In 14th century Europe, bloody conflicts and the Black Death ravage the population. Facing this weakness, vampires and other creatures of the night emerge from the shadows to reclaim the power and freedom denied to them for centuries. Take on the role of Coen, a young man transformed into a Dawnwalker, condemned to walk between the world of light and the realm of darkness. Fight for your humanity or embrace cursed powers to save your family in this dark historical reimagining.

Orbitals

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Platforms: Switch 2

Release date: September 3, 2026

The debut from independent studio Shapefarm, Orbitals is an adventure designed from the ground up for asymmetric cooperative multiplayer. Take control of Maki and Omura, two determined explorers who must save their crumbling space station from a supernatural cosmic storm. Pilot ships through dangerous asteroid fields, use unique tools to clear a path, and experience an intergalactic atmosphere with anime inspired visuals.

SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed

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Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC

Release date: September 3, 2026

The classic competitive platformer is back! Outrun, jump, and outsmart your rivals in frenetic local or online races, now with support for up to eight players. Master the fluid movement, learn the carefully constructed maps, use powerful items, swing with the grappling hook, and do everything you can to avoid being pushed off the screen.

BioEden

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Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC

Release date: September 3, 2026

BioEden is a cozy and relaxing management simulator where you build a self sustaining network of structures to revive extinct species. As a Guardian of the Cosmic Collective, your mission is to restore a forgotten planet: manage power grids and water systems, clean polluted lakes, and recycle ancient structures. By connecting domes and expanding perfectly balanced biomes, you will bring dozens of adorable animals back to life.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword

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Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC

Release date: September 4, 2026

Relive the classic dark fantasy universe and visceral sword combat. Explore a corrupted version of Kyoto during the Edo period, taken over by malevolent mists and demonic threats. As a warrior wielding the Oni Gauntlet, a mystical artifact capable of annihilating the terrifying Genma, you must face bloody battles and seek your true purpose amidst the chaos.

Isle of Reveries

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Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch, PC

Release date: September 4, 2026

Inspired by the classic The Legend of Zelda formula, control the owl Lief on a pilgrimage to the legendary Isle of Reveries, a mystical place where any wish can be granted. Conquer seven dungeons filled with ingenious puzzles, meet charismatic characters, and use the magic of your fairy companion to duplicate and create objects, discovering unique mechanics to advance.

Ova Magica

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Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch 2, Switch

Release date: September 8, 2026

Combining the best of classic RPGs, farming simulation, and monster taming, Ova Magica is a charming homage to games like Stardew Valley, Slime Rancher, and Pokémon. Move to Clover Town and tend to your farm while hatching, training, and breeding Blobs, adorable gelatinous creatures that help with daily tasks and face rival trainers in turn based battles.

Bus Simulator 27

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Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC

Release date: September 8, 2026

Built on Unreal Engine 5, Bus Simulator 27 arrives as the most advanced entry in the franchise. Drive a wide fleet with officially licensed brands through an open world inspired by the Iberian Peninsula. Create custom routes, manage your urban transport company, explore the streets on foot, or play in cooperative mode for up to 4 players.

Sprawl Zero

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Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC

Release date: September 8, 2026

Inspired by the golden age of 2000s FPS games, Sprawl Zero puts you in the boots of FIVE, a cybernetically enhanced supersoldier on a mission to eliminate the leader of a radical techno religious group. Experience tactical and dynamic gunfights with challenging artificial intelligence, flanking maneuvers, and grenades, reminiscent of classics like F.E.A.R. and Halo.

Cat Me If You Can

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Platforms: PC

Release date: September 8, 2026

With a charming 3D black and white comic book art style, Cat Me If You Can is a relaxing exploration and puzzle game. Find cats cleverly hidden in detailed environments ranging from the sands of Ancient Egypt to the streets of modern Japan and medieval castles. Solve riddles to unlock passages and record every feline with your camera.

BrokenLore: DON'T LIE

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Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC

Release date: September 10, 2026

A first person psychological horror experience that follows Junko, a young woman confined to her small apartment while her mind unravels. Between disturbing hallucinations, illusions, and stifling liminal spaces, nothing you see or hear is entirely trustworthy. A dense narrative about isolation, lies, and paranoia.

Hot Wheels Infinite Rush

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC

Release date: September 10, 2026

Go beyond the traditional orange tracks and speed through an open world divided into four islands filled with stunts, secrets, and challenges. Collect and customize over 150 classic vehicles divided into unique classes, defeat the masters of each island, and become the true Rush Master in electrifying races.

Screenbound

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Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC

Release date: September 10, 2026

Screenbound redefines the perspective of platforming games: explore the environment in 3D first person while looking at your in game handheld console screen where the action happens simultaneously in 2D. Your jumps and movements affect both dimensions at once, creating puzzles that completely challenge spatial perception.

Takeover 2

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Platforms: PC

Release date: September 10, 2026

The sequel to the acclaimed 2019 arcade style beat 'em up, Takeover 2 improves the formula with refined graphics and revamped combat. Use the environment as a weapon, execute brutal combos, and master a varied arsenal to clean the streets of enemy gangs.

Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic - the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil

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Platforms: PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, PC

Release date: September 10, 2026

The absolute bullet hell classic returns with renewed graphics and a soundtrack completely rearranged by the creator himself, ZUN. Control the priestess Reimu or the mage Marisa while dodging dense rain of projectiles and investigating the legendary Scarlet Mist incident.

Marvel’s Wolverine

Platforms: PlayStation 5

Release date: September 15, 2026

Developed by Insomniac Games, Marvel’s Wolverine brings a visceral and mature interpretation of Logan. In search of answers about his mysterious past, unleash sharp claws, uncontrollable rage, and brutal hand to hand combat in a highly anticipated cinematic superproduction.

Aniimo

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Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, iOS, Android

Release date: September 16, 2026

Embark on a journey through Idyll, a vibrant open world where you can capture, evolve, and connect with magical creatures called Aniimo. Explore dungeons, solve ancient puzzles, and engage in dynamic real time combat in both cooperative (PvE) and competitive (PvP) modes.

MONOWAVE

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Platforms: Switch, PC

Release date: September 16, 2026

MONOWAVE is a sensitive puzzle adventure that follows Mono, a newly born guardian with the mission to rescue the four primal Emotions: Anger, Anxiety, Happiness, and Sadness. Restore the balance of the Prism Tree and harmonize the world by combining unique emotional abilities.

Trine 6: Together in Time

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Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, Switch, PC

Release date: September 17, 2026

The legendary heroes Amadeus, Zoya, and Pontius return accompanied by two new young adventurers, Moira and Adrius. Together, the group must traverse stunning fairytale landscapes, combining physics, magic, and cooperation to stop a powerful sorcerer and restore temporal balance.

Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter

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Platforms: PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, PC

Release date: September 17, 2026

Continuing the epic JRPG saga, follow Estelle Bright in her relentless search for Joshua as she confronts the enforcers of the mysterious Ouroboros society. A deep plot filled with political conspiracies, ancient artifacts, and tactical turn based battles.

Dressmaker

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Platforms: PC

Release date: September 21, 2026

Dressmaker is a cozy studio simulator where every step of clothing design is in your hands. Choose fabrics, cut patterns, sew pieces, and apply ribbons, lace, and embroidery. Fulfill custom orders from townspeople or display your original creations in the shop window.

Rivage

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Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC

Release date: September 22, 2026

In this science fiction mystery adventure game set in the 25th century, you wake up as Miranda, the only apparent survivor aboard the space station A.R.E.S., trapped in orbit around the planet VESTA. Solve complex puzzles, interact with unknown technologies, and uncover the truth about the fate of your crew.

Cupid Parasite

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Platforms: PC

Release date: September 22, 2026

The elegant metropolis of Los York is home to the Cupid Corporation, where relationship consultant Lynette Mirror works miracles to unite couples. The secret? She is the love goddess Cupid herself sent to Earth! Now, she faces her biggest test: finding the perfect match for five incorrigible bachelors through an extravagant reality show.

Wind Runners

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Platforms: PC

Release date: September 23, 2026

Take the stick in fast paced aerial combat against the tyrannical oppression of the Empire in the Zarah Igna system. As part of the Ishma rebellion, use quick reflexes, acrobatic maneuvers, and heavy firepower to liberate the skies from domination.

Stick It to the Stickman

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Platforms: PC

Release date: September 23, 2026

A physics based satirical brawler where you start as an underpaid employee and must beat up colleagues, security guards, and executives until you reach the position of CEO. Create hilarious fighting combinations and perform highly questionable corporate tasks in the name of unchecked profit.

CONTROL Resonant

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC

Release date: September 24, 2026

In this highly anticipated sequel to the acclaimed Remedy game, Dylan Faden is freed by the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC) at the height of a supernatural crisis of cosmic proportions. Mastering new paranatural powers, Dylan must explore a Manhattan taken over by the Noise and the Mold while trying to find his sister, Jesse Faden.

Silent Hill: Townfall

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Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC

Release date: September 24, 2026

Driven to the mysterious and isolated island of St. Amelia to settle old scores, Simon Ordell finds a silent town buried under a thick and restless fog. A disturbing psychological horror experience that brings a new and terrifying perspective to the Silent Hill universe.

Cozy Game Restoration

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Platforms: PC

Release date: September 24, 2026

Discover the tactile and relaxing pleasure of restoring classic video game cartridges from the 1980s to the 2000s. Open mysterious packages, remove worn out stickers, clean deep grime, fix damaged casings with specialized tools, and bring the shine back to 108 nostalgic titles.

Garfield: Escape from Monday

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Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC

Release date: September 24, 2026

Wake the world's laziest cat from a terrible nightmare filled with vegetables and sugar free sweets! In this 3D platformer, explore colorful worlds with the help of Jon, Odie, and Arlene, using special outfits (like turkey and cowboy costumes) to devour piles of lasagna.

Farming Camp

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Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC

Release date: September 24, 2026

Follow young Alessandra before she becomes a renowned farmer, experiencing her days at Evertree summer camp. Manage crops alongside friends, share daily chores, participate in competitions, and experience teenage drama and fun moments of country life.

Nocturne

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Platforms: PC

Release date: September 24, 2026

Millennia after the extinction of humanity, your consciousness awakens in a digital afterlife controlled by a corrupted artificial intelligence. Nocturne combines narrative RPG with an exciting rhythm based combat system, offering challenging battles and a stunning world on the brink of collapse.

Way of the Hunter 2

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Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

Release date: September 29, 2026

Explore the vastness of the Canadian wilderness in this high fidelity open world hunting simulation. Track elk, bears, bison, and many other species with authentic ballistic and optical equipment, recreated with extreme precision in partnership with real brands.

TOEM 2

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Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC

Release date: September 29, 2026

Pick up your camera again and embark on a charming photographic adventure. Help peculiar inhabitants, discover secrets hidden in the black and white landscape, and record the little miracles of everyday life in the long awaited sequel to TOEM.

Minecraft Dungeons 2

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Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, Switch, PC

Release date: September 29, 2026

Danger threatens the cubic universe once again in this new cooperative action RPG. Face hordes of never before seen enemies, explore landscapes never before visited, collect legendary equipment, and join forces with your friends to save the world once again.

Nivalis Nights

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Platforms: PC

Release date: September 29, 2026

Welcome to the cyberpunk metropolis of Nivalis! Start small by setting up a food stall or convenience store, and build a nightlife empire with bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. Experience daily life in the voxel city with dynamic weather, make friends, and dominate the nightlife before the city sinks into the ocean.

Songs of Glimmerwick

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Platforms: PC

Release date: September 30, 2026

Closing out the month, dive into a charming RPG at a witch academy where casting spells is as simple as playing a song. Attend magic classes, tend to the university gardens, make friends with classmates and locals, and unravel the mysteries of this magical island.

Conclusion

We hope you found your new favorite titles for your wishlist!

Until next time!