September 2026 is set to be one of the most crowded months in recent gaming history, with 19 major releases spanning exclusives from Sony and Nintendo, a Capcom revival, and the annual football simulation from EA Sports. Publishers are clearly positioning their titles ahead of GTA 6's November launch, resulting in a jam-packed schedule that offers something for every platform and genre preference.
Early September: Soulslikes and Sequels Dominate
The month kicks off with Crimson Moon (September 1) on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. This gothic fantasy action RPG casts players as a human/angel hybrid fighting demons, and it stands out as one of the few Soulslikes with a traditional co-op mode throughout. Notably, it's priced at just $19.99 in the US (approximately £15 in the UK, likely rounding to £19.99).
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (September 2) follows, marking the return of Spanish developer Digital Sun's shopkeeping roguelite. Players explore dungeons by night and manage a shop by day, setting prices and meeting customer needs. A free demo is available across all platforms.
The Blood Of Dawnwalker (September 3), the debut from Rebel Wolves (formed by former CD Projekt staff), emphasizes its Witcher 3 pedigree but offers unique mechanics, including vampire powers like teleportation and wall-walking during night sections. The game features a 30-day/30-night timer to save your family, though time only progresses at specific story points.
Orbitals (September 3) is a Switch 2 exclusive co-op game from Japanese studio Shapefarm, inspired by 80s anime aesthetics. It supports the console's GameShare feature, allowing friends on original Switches to join without owning a copy.
Mid-September: Revivals and Horror
Onimusha: Way Of The Sword (September 4) marks Capcom's revival of the series after 20 years, featuring the same graphical quality as the Resident Evil remakes. The sword combat is approachable and rhythmic, and a public demo has been updated with additional content.
NBA 2K27 (September 4) is notable as the series finally drops last-gen consoles, offering gameplay improvements like smarter AI and new offensive mechanics. Early access is available via Deluxe (£89.99) and Ultra (£129.99) editions.
Halloween: The Game (September 8) comes from IllFonic, known for 80s horror adaptations like Friday The 13th and Predator. Players either flee Michael Meyers as a civilian or play as the killer himself, though licensing issues that plagued Friday The 13th remain a concern.
Valheim 1.0 (September 9) finally leaves early access after five years, developed by the 16-person Swedish team at Iron Gate Studio. The 1.0 launch adds a new Deep North biome and crossplay for up to 10 players across all platforms.
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush (September 10) from Italian developer Milestone offers an open world across four islands, with track-building features and crossplay (excluding Switch 2).
Late September: Exclusives and Long-Awaited Titles
Marvel's Wolverine (September 15) finally arrives from Insomniac after a lengthy wait since its 2021 reveal and the 2023 hacking incident. Our hands-on session found the controls easy to grasp and combat brutally fitting for the character, harkening back to old-school beat 'em-ups.
Runescape: Dragonwilds (September 15) is Jagex's co-op survival spin-off, emphasizing magic for mundane tasks like throwing spectral axes to cut trees. After an April 2025 early access launch, it now gets a full release with console versions, and Steam reviews are already positive.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave (September 17) is Nintendo's next big exclusive, offering an intriguing story, in-depth combat, and numerous side activities like dungeon exploration. While the script could be better, it shows real ambition and could be the best modern entry in the series.
Trails In The Sky 2nd Chapter (September 17) continues Nihon Falcom's remake series with overhauled graphics and an updated battle system, carrying over save data from the first game. A free demo is available, and updated ports of Trails From Zero and Trails To Azure arrive on September 10.
Dune: Awakening (September 22) brings Funcom's survival game to consoles after a PC launch last year. Set in an alternate timeline, players survive Arrakis, build bases, form guilds, and join House Atreides or Harkonnen, with optional multiplayer servers.
Control Resonant (September 24) shifts Remedy's series from third-person shooting to melee-focused action RPG, retaining the trippy visuals and superpowers. Physical copies won't be available until October 15, as Remedy stated in an X post: 'We need just a little more time to deliver the physical version.'
Silent Hill: Townfall (September 24) brings the horror series to the UK for the first time, set in a Scottish fishing village. Developer Screen Burn (formerly No Code) has an unpredictable track record, having made both the excellent Stories Untold and the disappointing Observer.
EA Sports FC 27 (September 25) remains available on last-gen consoles, iterating on previous gameplay changes while revamping Career and Ultimate Team modes. The new The Grounds hub looks promising, and early access begins September 18 with the Ultimate Edition or the new Ultimate Plus Edition.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 (September 29) from Double Eleven expands on the original with more varied biomes and an inventory system allowing individual item adjustments. It's a solid co-op option for younger players.
Toem 2 (September 29) retains the whimsical photography gameplay of its predecessor but adds a jump button and climbing mechanics, alongside new camera attachments for puzzle-solving.
