September 2026 Games To-Do
New games releasing in September 2026.
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter
PS5 / Switch 2 / PCJRPG91 MetacriticFalcom's remake of Trails in the Sky SC is the best-reviewed game of 2026 so far.
Releases Sep 17, 2026
The Blood of Dawnwalker
PS5 / Xbox / PCAction RPG84 MetacriticRebel Wolves' vampire RPG from the Witcher 3 director. Strong writing and a clever 30-day timer; combat gets repetitive. 1M sold in 3 days.
Releases Sep 3, 2026
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
PS5 / Xbox / Switch 2 / PCAction86 OpenCriticCapcom's first new Onimusha in 20+ years. Superb parry combat (IGN 10/10); repeated mini-bosses hold it back.
Releases Sep 4, 2026
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
Switch 2Tactics RPG89 MetacriticIntelligent Systems' Switch 2 debut for the series. One of the year's best-reviewed games.
Releases Sep 17, 2026
Valheim
Multi-platformSurvival90 MetacriticIron Gate's Viking survival hit leaves early access with a full 1.0 launch on every platform.
Releases Sep 9, 2026
Minecraft Dungeons II
Multi-platformAction RPGMojang / XboxMojang's co-op dungeon crawler gets a full sequel on every platform.
Releases Sep 29, 2026
Marvel's Wolverine ★
PS5Action77 MetacriticInsomniac's Logan is great and the combat bites, but critics found it linear and dated. Lowest-rated PlayStation Studios game on PS5.
Releases Sep 15, 2026
Control Resonant
PS5 / Xbox / PCAction RPG84 MetacriticRemedy's melee-driven sequel starring Dylan Faden. Great setting; combat thins out in the back half.
Releases Sep 24, 2026
Silent Hill: Townfall
PS5 / PCPsychological Horror81 MetacriticFirst-person horror set in Scotland. Thick atmosphere, clunky stealth and harsh checkpoints.
Releases Sep 24, 2026
EA Sports FC 27
Multi-platformSports80 OpenCriticThe annual football juggernaut. New Grounds mode splits fans; monetization gripes as usual.
Releases Sep 25, 2026
September 2026 Games Collection
Games released before September 2026, ranked. Full write-ups in our Best Games of 2026 hub.
Forza Horizon 6
Xbox / PCRacing91 MetacriticReleased May 19, 2026
Pokémon Pokopia
Switch 2RPG90 MetacriticReleased Mar 5, 2026
Mewgenics
PCSimulation90 MetacriticReleased Feb 10, 2026
Resident Evil Requiem
PS5 / Xbox / PCSurvival Horror89 MetacriticReleased Feb 27, 2026
Subnautica 2
Unknown WorldsSurvivalPCReleased May 14, 2026
Halo: Campaign Evolved
XboxFPSMultiplatformReleased Jul 28, 2026
Marvel TOKON: Fighting Souls
PS5 / PCFightingMarvelReleased Aug 6, 2026
007 First Light
PS5 / Xbox / PCAction88 MetacriticReleased May 27, 2026
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced ★
PS5 / Xbox / PCAction RPGUbisoftReleased Jul 9, 2026
SAROS
PS5Action87 MetacriticReleased Apr 30, 2026
Hermit and Pig
PC / XboxAdventure87 MetacriticReleased Feb 5, 2026
Nioh 3
PS5 / PCAction RPG86 MetacriticReleased Feb 6, 2026
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Switch 2 / PS5 / PCRPG86 MetacriticReleased Mar 13, 2026
Star Fox
Switch 2NintendoRemakeReleased Jun 25, 2026
Mixtape
AnnapurnaNarrative AdventurePS5Released May 7, 2026
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Square EnixAction/RPGSwitch 2Released Jun 3, 2026
EA Sports College Football 27
EA SportsSportsReleased Jul 9, 2026
Digimon UP
Bandai NamcoMobile RPGiOS / AndroidReleased Jul 15, 2026
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2
Multi-platformActionKonamiReleased Aug 27, 2026
OPUS: Prism Peak
Switch 2 / PCAdventure86 MetacriticReleased Apr 16, 2026
Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven
Multi-platformRoguelike86 MetacriticReleased Jan 22, 2026
Cairn
PS5 / PCClimbing Sim86 MetacriticReleased Jan 29, 2026
PRAGMATA
PS5 / Xbox / PCActionCapcomReleased Apr 17, 2026
Timberborn
PCCity Builder85 MetacriticReleased Mar 12, 2026
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
Multi-platformAction RPGSquare EnixReleased Jun 18, 2026
EA Sports UFC 6
PS5 / XboxSports/FightingReleased Jun 19, 2026
Scott Pilgrim EX
Tribute GamesBeat 'em UpMulti-platformReleased Mar 3, 2026
Directive 8020
SupermassiveSurvival HorrorPS5Released May 12, 2026
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions
System EraSurvival/CraftingReleased Jun 11, 2026
Splatoon Raiders
NintendoAction-AdventureSwitch 2Released Jul 23, 2026
Digimon Story: Time Stranger
Switch / Switch 2RPG79 MetacriticReleased Jul 10, 2026
Star Wars: Zero Company ★
PC / ConsolesTurn-Based StrategyBit ReactorReleased Aug 15, 2026
Mortal Shell 2
PS5 / Xbox / PCAction RPG/SoulslikeReleased Aug 20, 2026
The Sinking City 2
PS5 / Xbox / PCHorror/InvestigationReleased Aug 28, 2026
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game
GameMillFightingReleased Jul 23, 2026
How We Rank
Games are primarily ranked by Metacritic score, supplemented by player reception, cultural impact, and genre significance.
S Tier = exceptional, must-play regardless of genre preference
A Tier = excellent, highly recommended
B Tier = good, worth your time if the premise appeals to you
C Tier = decent, has strengths but notable weaknesses
FAQ
What games are coming out in September 2026?
The biggest September 2026 releases are Marvel's Wolverine (Sep 15), The Blood of Dawnwalker (Sep 3), Onimusha: Way of the Sword (Sep 4), Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter (Sep 17), Control Resonant and Silent Hill: Townfall (both Sep 24), and EA Sports FC 27 (Sep 25). Phantom Blade Zero was delayed from Sep 9 to Oct 29.
What is the best game released in 2026 so far?
Forza Horizon 6 (91 MC), followed by Pokémon Pokopia (90 MC) and Mewgenics (90 MC). Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced (84 MC) is the best-reviewed AC entry since the 2013 original. Full write-ups in our Best Games of 2026 hub.
What games are coming out later in 2026?
The biggest remaining releases: Marvel's Wolverine (Sep 15), Control Resonant and Silent Hill: Townfall (Sep 24), EA Sports FC 27 (Sep 25), and GTA VI (Nov 19).
When does GTA 6 come out?
GTA VI launches November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox. PC version will follow later.
