Game highlights in September
Which game are you looking forward to the most?
September game highlights
1/9/2026
Translation: Natalie McKay
Sun-resistant vampires, a wolverine with adamantium claws and remote-controlled cars on a rescue mission are just three games you absolutely shouldn’t miss this month. And there’s more – much more.
Persona 5 was released in September ten years ago. That’s about how long it feels to play through what was then the highlight of the gaming world. I have an equally epic game from Japan for you this month, and it’s by no means the only title that could keep you hooked over the next 30 days.
Crimson Moon
In this gory third-person action game, you play as a Nephilim. What, you don’t know what that means? It’s obviously a human-angel hybrid; every kid knows that. Where’s a comprehensive curriculum when you need it? Anyway, these beings were created to defend the world from hell. To achieve this, you’ve got to cut your way through hordes of monsters using all kinds of weapons, special attacks and spells.
When: 1 September
Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Multiplayer: online co-op for two people
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
One year on from its launch in Early Access, the official release is coming. In this action RPG, just like in the previous instalment, you play as a merchant who hunts monsters at night to sell the loot in his shop during the day. This double life plot already proved very popular in Early Access.
When: 1 September (already available in Early Access)
Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2
Multiplayer: no
The Blood of Dawnwalker
It’s like The Witcher 3 in terms of both look and gameplay – and that’s no coincidence. Behind the Rebel Wolves studio are the same people who brought us Geralt’s adventures. In this game, you’ll accompany Coen, who’s half human, half vampire. He has 30 days to save his family from bloodthirsty vampire rulers. He does this with his swords, claws and magic tricks.
When: 3 September
Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Multiplayer: no
Orbitals
Inspired by the success of It Takes Two and Split Fiction, Orbitals can only be played as a pair. Together, you’ll experience a sci-fi adventure that looks like it came straight out of a 1980s anime. My colleague Franziska has already tried it out, and her verdict is that the gameplay does the design justice.
When: 3 September
Where: Switch 2
Multiplayer: can only be played with two people
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
In his preview, my colleague Domagoj expressed his enthusiasm for the momentum Capcom is currently building. The brutal action game Onimusha: Way of the Sword is also expected to be a hit. A dash of mystery, ugly monsters and plenty of sword-and-sandal action promise top-notch entertainment.
When: 4 September
Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2
Multiplayer: no
Wheelmates
Here’s another game designed to be played as a pair. This time, you cruise through a labyrinthine secret lab in remote-controlled buggies. A professor has mysteriously disappeared, and you have to help him. This involves numerous puzzles that can only be solved with the assistance of another player. It looks like a lot of fun and really reminds me of Acclaim’s 1999 racing game, Re-Volt.
When: 7 September
Where: PC
Multiplayer: co-op for two people
Halloween: The Game
Asymmetrical multiplayer games based on 1980s horror franchises are all the rage right now. We’ve had Friday the 13th, Evil Dead and Killer Klowns from Outer Space; now it’s time for John Carpenter’s cult series, Halloween. One person plays knife-wielding Michael Myers, while the rest are doomed to be his victims. They’re not actually that defenceless, though. There’s also a single-player campaign that you experience through the eyes of the notorious killer.
When: 8 September
Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Multiplayer: online PvP and co-op
Valheim
Ah, Valheim. You showed me how fascinating the survival genre is. Five years later, version 1.0 is finally being released. It brings with it the new Deep North region, new enemies, riding mechanics and much more. It’s time to don my Viking helmet again and set off on new adventures.
When: 9 September (already available in Early Access)
Where: PC
Multiplayer: online PvE
Wardogs
Are the massive melees in Battlefield too small for you? Then keep an eye out for Wardogs. In this title, up to 100 people fight each other on vast battlefields. The studio Bulkhead promises the ultimate sandbox game packed with base-building, destruction mechanics and a variety of gameplay styles.
When: 10 September (Early Access)
Where: PC
Multiplayer: online
Marvel’s Wolverine
The friendly neighbourhood spider is followed by the insatiable claw-wielding mutant. With Wolverine, Insomniac Games is placing a far more brutal superhero at centre stage. It’s not for kids, they say in our preview. Blood flows by the litre in the linear levels. Unlike Spider-Man, it’s not an open-world game. Wolverine prefers to keep his victims closer to his adamantium claws.
When: 15 September
Where: PS5
Multiplayer: online PvP and co-op
Runescape: Dragonwilds
Here’s another survival game leaving Early Access. This is another title where a vast game world awaits you, ready for you to explore. Gather resources, build settlements and face down monsters with all kinds of weapons and spells. I spent a few hours checking it out and was particularly impressed by the visual presentation. It’s definitely worth a go.
When: 15 September
Where: PC (already available), PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2
Multiplayer: online co-op for up to four people
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
My colleague Domagoj is all fired up) about this one, too. In his preview, he raved about the varied gameplay, the tactical battles and the wacky time-travel story. You’ll need a time machine if you want to find the time to play through this monumental game.
When: 17 September
Where: Switch 2
Multiplayer: no
Aniimo
This free-to-play open-world game has a strong Pokémon vibe. Except the graphics here are gorgeous. The creature design looks impressive, and for once, it isn’t a blatant copy of the original. You can even throw a cloud-like creature about. Then it rolls around like a snowball, gathering more creatures into a giant ball. All Aniimos – as these critters are called here – have their own special abilities.
When: 16 September
Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Android, iOS
Multiplayer: no
Control Resonant
I can hardly think of a studio that creates more captivating visuals than Remedy. The interplay of colours and the composition of the images are out of this world. And that makes sense. Because in Control Resonant, you play as Dylan Faden, the brother of Jesse, who was the main character in the last instalment. The FBC – the Federal Bureau of Control – tasks him with using his supernatural powers to defeat a cosmic threat. This means there’s a lot more fighting than shooting in this instalment compared to the last one. It just looks unbelievably awesome.
When: 24 September
Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Multiplayer: no
Silent Hill: Townfall
For once, a Western studio – rather than Konami – is taking the reins for the next instalment in this horror series. This moves the setting right to our own doorstep – Scotland, to be precise. There, you’ll explore a small town shrouded in fog.
When: 24 September
Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Multiplayer: no
Rivage
You wake up alone aboard a space station orbiting a potential new home planet for Earth’s population. To survive and find out what happened, you’ll solve puzzles and explore a stunning sci-fi environment.
When: 22 September
Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Multiplayer: no
EA Sports FC 27
For once, this annual franchise is actually doing something different. In The Grounds mode, you can move around freely in a massive football city – together with up to 99 other people. There, you’ll find plenty of mini-games and even 11-on-11 matches. My colleague Luca tried it out at Gamescom. He’s not entirely convinced, but he says the mode at least adds a little variety.
When: 25 September
Where: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch 1, Switch 2
Multiplayer: online and local, co-op and PvP
Sin Reloaded
The shooter that Half-Life stole the spotlight from in 1998 – unfairly. Even though Ritual Entertainment’s shooter can’t quite measure up to Valve’s masterpiece, Sin is an ambitious game. The remake experts at Nightdive Studios have taken on the project and are giving it a modern makeover.
When: 24 September
Where: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch 1, Switch 2¹
Multiplayer: online PvP
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter
The second chapter of the «legendary Trails saga» seems to be hotly anticipated. I know absolutely nothing about the game. But by mentioning it, I’ve fulfilled my assignment.
When: 17 September
Where: PC, PS5, Switch 1, Switch 2
Multiplayer: no
Toem 2
Behind the camera in Toem 2, I actually feel quite at home. The sequel to this playful photography game, where you have to find and capture specific subjects, promises even more variety. Once again, you’ll explore bustling hidden-object scenes that you can examine from every angle to uncover all the secrets.
When: 29 September
Where: PC, PS5, Switch 1, Switch 2¹
Multiplayer: no
Nivalis Nights
In the previous game, you experience the glittering cyberpunk city mostly from inside your flying taxi. Nivalis Nights aims to be much more than that – a slice-of-life simulation. You run pasta restaurants, bars or nightclubs. Basically, you’re free to decide how you spend your time. The world is waiting for you to dive into it.
When: 29 September
Where: PC
Multiplayer: no
Minecraft Dungeons II
I recently had the chance to try out the Diablo spin-off of Minecraft at Gamescom. If you’ve played the first game, you know what to expect. Alone or with up to three other adventurers, you explore an enchanting block-based world, take down monsters and collect loot. I was drawn right back in. New features include quests, a more open-world environment and a greater focus on accessibility. Items are sorted by player colours, with the intention of reducing arguments between siblings. It gets a big thumbs up from our household.
When: 29 September
Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2
Multiplayer: co-op
Transport Fever 3
It’s the most highly anticipated Swiss game of the year. But this series from Schaffhausen-based studio Urban Games gained a loyal international following some time ago. In her preview, my colleague Debora raved about the many new mechanics that promise an even more varied game with even more challenges.
When: 29 September
Where: PC, Mac, Linux, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Multiplayer: no
¹ Switch 1 version, which is also compatible with the Switch 2.
Teaser images: Toem 2, Transport Fever 3, Control Resonant, Wheelmates
Philipp Rüegg
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Philipp.Rueegg@digitecgalaxus.chAs a child, I wasn't allowed to have any consoles. It was only with the arrival of the family's 486 PC that the magical world of gaming opened up to me. Today, I'm overcompensating accordingly. Only a lack of time and money prevents me from trying out every game there is and decorating my shelf with rare retro consoles.
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