After a relatively quiet summer, the gaming calendar is ramping back up in September 2026. Publishers are lining up a slate of major releases across PC, PS5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2, balancing new IPs, highly anticipated sequels, remasters and annual sports titles.
The coming weeks will feature a diverse slate of titles, spanning from action-adventure to RPG, and including sports simulations and strategy games. This guide highlights the month's key releases, helping you track launch dates more easily and spot the titles likely to grab your attention.
If there’s only one game to watch this September, Marvel's Wolverine would clearly be in the running. Developed by Insomniac Games, the studio behind Marvel's Spider-Man, the title puts away the webs to let Logan's claws shine in a solo, more action-driven adventure. Between the character, the studio’s Marvel pedigree, and a grittier tone announced for the match, this new project is shaping up to generate real excitement... Now we’ll see how Insomniac brings Wolverine to life, controller in hand, away from the acrobatics of Peter Parker and Miles Morales.
Marvel’s Wolverine on PS5: our take on the clawed mutant’s adventures from Insomniac Games
It's one of the most highly anticipated video game events of this fall 2026. Available exclusively on PS5 since September 15, Marvel’s Wolverine, from Insomniac Games, throws players into a brand-new, dark and particularly visceral adventure alongside the most famous mutant. Read our review! [Read more]
Several major releases are lined up this month, spanning new IPs, comebacks of established franchises, and highly anticipated sequels. Below you'll find our articles devoted to September's key releases.
Selection in progress, based on release date announcements
The Blood of Dawnwalker: Bandai's intriguing vampire video game is now available
Vampires are everywhere now! The Blood of Dawnwalker, an action-RPG developed by Rebel Wolves and published by Bandai Namco, is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series since September 3, 2026. An open-world dive into an alternate 14th century ruled by vampires. Ready to sink your fangs in? [Read more]
Onimusha Way of the Sword: Earlier release date, our preview from Paris Games Week
Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Capcom’s new action game, is heading to PC, PS5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2. Originally slated for September 25, 2026, it will finally launch on September 4. Bridging feudal Japan, samurai combat, and demonic beasts, this fresh chapter unveils itself with a playable demo tested at Paris Games Week. [Read more]
Marvel’s Wolverine on PS5: our take on the clawed mutant’s adventures from Insomniac Games
It's one of the most highly anticipated video game events of this fall 2026. Available exclusively on PS5 since September 15, Marvel’s Wolverine, from Insomniac Games, throws players into a brand-new, dark and particularly visceral adventure alongside the most famous mutant. Read our review! [Read more]
Control Resonant: the game is now available in a physical release.
Control Resonant, developed by Remedy Entertainment and released for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series since September 24, 2026, is now available in physical form in all good shops as of October 15, 2026. This installment in the Control series follows Dylan Faden on a new case tied to the Federal Bureau of Control, weaving unexplained phenomena, a supernatural investigation, and a return to the unique universe imagined by the Finnish studio. [Read more]
Silent Hill Townfall: Konami's survival horror is now available — our review
Silent Hill Townfall, developed by Screen Burn Interactive and published by Konami, lands on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series on September 24, 2026. Presented as a fresh entry in the horror saga, this survival-horror game unveils a story centered on Simon, a heavy atmosphere, and the exploration of the fog-blanketed town of St. Amélia. [Read more]
EA SPORTS FC 27: the cult football title is now available
EA SPORTS FC 27, developed and published by Electronic Arts, is available starting September 25, 2026 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. This new edition of the football simulation brings the 2026-2027 season updates and marks the launch of the franchise’s new opus. [Read more]
The September lineup brings together a wide variety of games. Depending on your gaming habits, some titles are likely to grab your attention more than others.
Gamers who love RPGs will encounter a slate of titles focused on exploration, character progression, and storytelling, spanning diverse universes from fantasy to science fiction.
Selection in progress, based on release date announcements
The Blood of Dawnwalker: Bandai's intriguing vampire video game is now available
Vampires are everywhere now! The Blood of Dawnwalker, an action-RPG developed by Rebel Wolves and published by Bandai Namco, is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series since September 3, 2026. An open-world dive into an alternate 14th century ruled by vampires. Ready to sink your fangs in? [Read more]
RuneScape Dragonwilds : le jeu de survie et de crafting désormais disponible
RuneScape: Dragonwilds passe de l’accès anticipé à sa version complète le 15 septembre 2026 sur PC, PS5, Xbox Series et Nintendo Switch 2. Jagex y transpose l’univers de RuneScape dans un jeu de survie coopératif, entre exploration d’Ashenfall, artisanat, magie sauvage et combats contre des dragons. [Read more]
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, le nouveau jeu de stratégie désormais disponible sur Nintendo Switch 2
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, le nouvel épisode de la saga de stratégie de Nintendo, vous attend depuis ce 17 septembre 2026 en exclusivité sur Nintendo Switch 2. Ce nouvel opus mettra en scène un tournoi, des affrontements tactiques et une aventure inédite au sein de la licence Fire Emblem. [Read more]
Action, stealth, combat and sprawling universes are still heavily represented this month, with several titles drawn from well-known licenses and a handful of new offerings.
Selection in progress, based on release date announcements
Orbitals: the cooperative adventure game now available on Nintendo Switch 2
Orbitals, a two-player cooperative adventure game, has been waiting for you on Nintendo Switch 2 since September 3, 2026. The title asks players to collaborate to rescue a distressed space station, with progression designed around cooperation. [Read more]
Onimusha Way of the Sword: Earlier release date, our preview from Paris Games Week
Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Capcom’s new action game, is heading to PC, PS5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2. Originally slated for September 25, 2026, it will finally launch on September 4. Bridging feudal Japan, samurai combat, and demonic beasts, this fresh chapter unveils itself with a playable demo tested at Paris Games Week. [Read more]
Marvel’s Wolverine on PS5: our take on the clawed mutant’s adventures from Insomniac Games
It's one of the most highly anticipated video game events of this fall 2026. Available exclusively on PS5 since September 15, Marvel’s Wolverine, from Insomniac Games, throws players into a brand-new, dark and particularly visceral adventure alongside the most famous mutant. Read our review! [Read more]
Le Grinch 2 À la rescousse de Noël : le jeu d’aventure désormais disponible
Le Grinch 2 : À la rescousse de Noël est disponible ce 18 septembre 2026 sur PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series et Nintendo Switch. Outright Games, Dr. Seuss Enterprises et Bandai Namco signent une aventure 3D familiale autour du Grinch, de Max et de Chouville. [Read more]
Dune Awakening: Funcom's game now available on PS5
Dune: Awakening, the survival MMO from Funcom, transports players to Arrakis, at the heart of the Dune universe. Available on PS5 since September 22, 2026, the game delivers a sandbox experience that blends exploration, resource management, strategy, alliances, and clashes in a harsh open world. [Read more]
The month also brings a slate of releases for horror-game fans, spanning survival horror titles, psychological experiences, and moodier adventures where tension takes precedence over action.
Selection in progress, based on release date announcements
The Blood of Dawnwalker: Bandai's intriguing vampire video game is now available
Vampires are everywhere now! The Blood of Dawnwalker, an action-RPG developed by Rebel Wolves and published by Bandai Namco, is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series since September 3, 2026. An open-world dive into an alternate 14th century ruled by vampires. Ready to sink your fangs in? [Read more]
Silent Hill Townfall: Konami's survival horror is now available — our review
Silent Hill Townfall, developed by Screen Burn Interactive and published by Konami, lands on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series on September 24, 2026. Presented as a fresh entry in the horror saga, this survival-horror game unveils a story centered on Simon, a heavy atmosphere, and the exploration of the fog-blanketed town of St. Amélia. [Read more]
Sports-game fans will have their usual fall lineup back, with the return of annual licenses devoted to football, basketball, and even motorsports. These new editions will deliver updates, fresh content, and tweaks to gameplay.
Selection in progress, based on release date announcements
NBA 2K27: the basketball video game is now available
NBA 2K27, developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Games, will hit PC, PS5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2 on September 4, 2026. This new edition of the basketball game is taking shape, with the announcement of its different versions and an upcoming gameplay reveal. [Read more]
EA SPORTS NHL 27: the ice hockey video game is now available
EA SPORTS NHL 27 is now available on PS5 and Xbox Series as of September 11, 2026. Electronic Arts unveils an installment focused on the identity of the 32 NHL teams, with redesigned arenas, a revamped game presentation, Connected Franchise mode, and Macklin Celebrini on the cover. [Read more]
Co‑op, local multiplayer or competitive play: several September releases lean into multiplayer, whether online or split-screen.
Selection in progress, based on release date announcements
Orbitals: the cooperative adventure game now available on Nintendo Switch 2
Orbitals, a two-player cooperative adventure game, has been waiting for you on Nintendo Switch 2 since September 3, 2026. The title asks players to collaborate to rescue a distressed space station, with progression designed around cooperation. [Read more]
Le Grinch 2 À la rescousse de Noël : le jeu d’aventure désormais disponible
Le Grinch 2 : À la rescousse de Noël est disponible ce 18 septembre 2026 sur PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series et Nintendo Switch. Outright Games, Dr. Seuss Enterprises et Bandai Namco signent une aventure 3D familiale autour du Grinch, de Max et de Chouville. [Read more]
Subject to what publishers have disclosed, here are the major releases announced for the month.
Selection in progress, based on release date announcements
The Blood of Dawnwalker — PEGI 18, available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series
The Blood of Dawnwalker, an action-RPG dark fantasy from Rebel Wolves, is slated for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series on September 3, 2026. The game will offer an open-world adventure in an alternate 14th century ruled by vampires, with a narrative centered on player choices and their consequences. [Read more]
Orbitals — PEGI 12, Nintendo Switch 2
Save your space station in this brand-new co-op game: discover Orbitals, a two-player adventure to experience together on Nintendo Switch 2, available starting September 3, 2026. We tried it, here’s what we found. [Read more]
Onimusha: Way of the Sword - PEGI 18, PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2
Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Capcom's latest action game, arrives on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2 on September 4, 2026. Spanning feudal Japan, samurai duels, and demonic beasts, this new chapter is unveiled with a playable demo tested at Paris Games Week. [Read more]
NBA 2K27 — PEGI 16, available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2
NBA 2K27, developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Games, will launch on September 4, 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. Victor Wembanyama will headline the Standard edition, while Caitlin Clark and Derrick Rose will feature on the other two announced versions. [Read more]
Meccha Chameleon – PEGI 3, Nintendo Switch 2
What a surprise, what a surprise indeed! Meccha Chameleon, a bite-sized online hide-and-seek game on Steam that's been buzzing across social networks, is now available on Nintendo Switch 2 as of September 9, 2026. [Read more]
EA SPORTS NHL 27 — PEGI 12, PS5, Xbox Series
EA SPORTS NHL 27, developed and published by Electronic Arts, will launch September 11, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series. Announced with an initial trailer, this new installment in the franchise highlights more photo-realistic arenas, a new Connected Franchise mode, and Macklin Celebrini on the cover. [Read more]
Marvel's Wolverine – Rated PEGI 18, Coming to PS5
Marvel’s Wolverine, developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, lands on PS5 on September 15, 2026. Here’s the latest. [Read more]
RuneScape: Dragonwilds - PEGI 16, PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2
Jagex pushes RuneScape forward with Dragonwilds, whose 1.0 release is set for September 15, 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. Already available in Steam early access, this cooperative survival game pits players against the wild in Ashenfall, a new continent in Gielinor defined by raw magic and dragons. [Read more]
Endless Legend II — PEGI 12, PC, PS5, Xbox Series
ENDLESS Legend 2 will leave early access on September 17, 2026, with the launch of version 1.0 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. Amplitude Studios is expanding its turn-based strategy game with new factions, an updated demo, and a simultaneous console release. [Read more]
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave - PEGI 12, Nintendo Switch 2
A tournament, wishes to grant, and long battles to climb to the top... Meet Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, a brand-new title for Nintendo Switch 2. Release scheduled for September 17, 2026. [Read more]
The Grinch 2: To the Rescue of Christmas - PEGI 3, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch
The Grinch 2: Rescue Christmas, developed by Outright Games in partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, will arrive on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on September 18, 2026. This new standalone adventure reintroduces the famous Christmas foe in a 3D platformer set in Whoville and its surroundings. [Read more]
Dune: Awakening — PEGI 18, PS5
Dune: Awakening, the survival MMO developed by Funcom, is set to arrive on PS5 on September 22, 2026, following its PC launch in May 2025. Set on Arrakis, the game offers a sandbox experience that blends exploration, resource management, strategy, and battles within the Dune universe. The Xbox Series release is planned for a later date. Here’s the latest. [Read more]
Control Resonant — PEGI 16, PC, PS5, Xbox Series
Control Resonant, the follow-up to Remedy Entertainment’s video game, is slated for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series on September 24, 2026 in digital form, with a physical release on October 15. This new chapter centers on Dylan Faden, Jesse Faden’s brother, in a fresh storyline tied to the Federal Bureau of Control, returning to the franchise’s eerie, supernatural universe. Here’s the rundown! [Read more]
Silent Hill: Townfall — PEGI 16, PC, PS5 and Xbox Series
Silent Hill Townfall, a survival-horror game developed by Screen Burn Interactive and published by Konami, is slated for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series on September 24, 2026. This new installment in the horror saga was unveiled in a fresh trailer released during the State of Play on June 2, 2026, offering a glimpse of its oppressive atmosphere, its story focusing on Simon, and the fog-bound town of St Amélia. [Read more]
EA SPORTS FC 27 - PEGI 16, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
EA SPORTS FC 27 is set to launch on September 25, 2026 for PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch, with Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham headlining the lineup. New modes, revamped gameplay, early access and available editions: here’s what you need to know about Electronic Arts’ next football title. [Read more]
The most high-profile releases naturally grab the lion’s share of attention, but other launches deserve coverage as well. Titles like ENDLESS Legend 2, which will leave early access after months of development with the community, or certain indie projects slated for September could find their audience thanks to their gameplay ideas or striking visual identity. The publishers’ upcoming presentations should also help clarify several titles that have been relatively underexposed ahead of their launch.
Selection in progress, based on release date announcements
Orbitals: the cooperative adventure game now available on Nintendo Switch 2
Orbitals, a two-player cooperative adventure game, has been waiting for you on Nintendo Switch 2 since September 3, 2026. The title asks players to collaborate to rescue a distressed space station, with progression designed around cooperation. [Read more]
ENDLESS Legend 2: the strategy game now available on PC and consoles
ENDLESS Legend 2, the turn-based strategy game from Amplitude Studios, is launching version 1.0 on September 17, 2026 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. This milestone marks the end of early access, bringing new factions, fresh content, and the game’s debut on consoles. [Read more]
Control Resonant: the game is now available in a physical release.
Control Resonant, developed by Remedy Entertainment and released for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series since September 24, 2026, is now available in physical form in all good shops as of October 15, 2026. This installment in the Control series follows Dylan Faden on a new case tied to the Federal Bureau of Control, weaving unexplained phenomena, a supernatural investigation, and a return to the unique universe imagined by the Finnish studio. [Read more]
The year-end lineup is already filling up, with several releases scheduled for October, November, and December. To plan your next purchases or keep up with publisher announcements, you can also check our guides on 2026 video game releases, the most highly anticipated titles, and our platform- and genre-based picks. These dossiers are regularly updated as new dates are announced.
Selection in progress, based on release date announcements
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is now available, and the Galactic League opens its doors.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer, developed by Fuse Games and published by Secret Mode in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, lands on October 6, 2026 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. This racing title unfolds within the Galactic League, featuring a solo campaign, multiplayer modes, and multiple vehicle classes drawn from the Star Wars universe. [Read more]
Hellraiser Revival: The horror game is now available — our review
Hellraiser: Revival, a horror video game inspired by the universe created by Clive Barker, has been available since October 8, 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Boss Team Games and published by Saber Interactive, this first-person survival-horror plunges players into a new story against the Cenobites, with Doug Bradley reprising his iconic role as Pinhead. [Read more]
GTA VI : the launch trailer unveiled, featuring a track by Justice
GTA VI reveals its launch trailer set to Justice, ahead of its November 19, 2026 release on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The next Grand Theft Auto will follow the criminal escapades of Jason and Lucia in Vice City. [Read more]
Rayman Legends Retold: Our Preview of the Cult Classic’s Remake at Paris Games Week
Rayman Legends Retold pushed back by a few weeks... The game was set to launch on October 1, 2026, on PC, PS5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2, but Ubisoft has announced a delay to December 3, 2026, even though the game has gone gold. We got to try it at Paris Games Week—check out our preview! [Read more]
September traditionally marks the return of a particularly packed calendar, but several announcements are still expected before the year is out. The upcoming events organized by console makers and publishers could confirm new dates, detail certain content, or tweak the schedule for the weeks ahead. As with every month, this guide will be updated as official information becomes available.
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