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September 2026 promises to be one of the busiest months of the year for video game fans. The calendar brings together major franchises, new RPGs, action games, horror titles, strategy games, and cooperative experiences. Among the highlights are Marvel's Wolverine, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, CONTROL Resonant, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, and the highly anticipated The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered. Check out below the main video game releases coming in September 2026, including their release dates and platforms.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered
PLATFORMS: PC • PlayStation 5 • Xbox Series X|S • Nintendo Switch 2 • Battle.net
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered returns in September with a new version of CD PROJEKT RED's acclaimed RPG. The remaster features visual improvements, enhanced performance, and gameplay updates. The game also includes the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions. The Nintendo Switch 2 version arrives as a native edition for the new console. In addition, owners of eligible versions will receive the remaster as a free upgrade.
Marvel's Wolverine
PLATFORMS: PlayStation 5
Marvel's Wolverine finally arrives on PlayStation 5 from Insomniac Games. The adventure follows Logan in a standalone story inspired by Marvel Comics mythology. The game focuses on visceral combat, exploration, and cinematic storytelling. Unlike some of Insomniac's recent titles, the experience will not be structured as a massive open-world game. Its release is one of the major PS5 exclusives scheduled for September 2026.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
PLATFORMS: PlayStation 5 • Xbox Series X|S • PC • Nintendo Switch 2
Onimusha: Way of the Sword marks the return of Capcom's traditional action franchise after more than two decades. The adventure puts Miyamoto Musashi at the center of a battle against demonic creatures in a dark version of Kyoto. The game combines sword combat, supernatural powers, and dark fantasy elements. The experience uses modern technology to revitalize the series' visual identity and combat system. The title was also one of the highlights of Gamescom 2026, receiving awards for its gameplay and as the best PlayStation game.
CONTROL Resonant
PLATFORMS: PlayStation 5 • Xbox Series X|S • PC
CONTROL Resonant is the highly anticipated sequel to the supernatural action game developed by Remedy Entertainment. This time, Dylan Faden takes the lead role in a Manhattan transformed by paranormal forces. The setting features distorted realities, supernatural creatures, and environments that defy the laws of physics. Combat combines supernatural abilities, weapons, and new progression elements inspired by action RPGs. The sequel promises to significantly expand the Control universe with a new story and a larger scale.
Orbitals
PLATFORMS: Nintendo Switch 2
Orbitals is a cooperative science-fiction adventure developed by Shapefarm. The game follows Maki and Omura, two explorers who must navigate a supernatural cosmic storm. The experience was designed for two-player cooperation, both locally and online. Its visual style combines a retro Japanese anime aesthetic with hand-crafted cinematic scenes. Through exploration, challenges, and puzzles, players must work together to save their space station.
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter
PLATFORMS: PC • PlayStation 5 • Nintendo Switch • Nintendo Switch 2
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter continues Estelle Bright's journey following the events of the first chapter. The protagonist sets out in search of Joshua as a new threat begins to emerge. The RPG combines exploration, storytelling, memorable characters, and strategic turn-based combat. The new version features improvements and additional content for modern platforms. Players who have save data from the previous title may also receive bonus in-game items.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
PLATFORMS: Nintendo Switch 2
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave brings Nintendo's traditional strategy franchise into a new adventure. The story follows four protagonists whose destinies are connected across time. The characters take part in the so-called Heroic Games, a competition that offers them the chance to have a wish granted. The game combines turn-based tactical combat, exploration, training, and relationship building. With a story spanning different periods, the title promises to expand the classic Fire Emblem formula.
EA SPORTS FC 27
PLATFORMS: PlayStation 5 • PlayStation 4 • Xbox Series X|S • Xbox One • PC • Nintendo Switch • Nintendo Switch 2
EA SPORTS FC 27 arrives in September as the latest edition of Electronic Arts' popular football franchise. The title brings updates to the main game modes and new possibilities for players looking for a competitive experience. One of the highlights is The Grounds, a space dedicated to street football and new ways to play. The game also continues to expand Football Ultimate Team and the traditional Career Mode. The Ultimate Edition also offers up to seven days of early access before the standard edition launches.
The Blood of Dawnwalker
 "The Blood of Dawnwalker")
PLATFORMS: PlayStation 5 • Xbox Series X|S • PC
The Blood of Dawnwalker is an action RPG and dark fantasy game developed by Rebel Wolves. The adventure takes place in 14th-century Europe, during a period marked by the Black Death and the rise of supernatural creatures. The protagonist, Coen, is transformed into a Dawnwalker, dividing his existence between human by day and vampire by night. His decisions influence the story as he attempts to save his family in an open world. The game combines exploration, combat, narrative choices, and RPG elements in a dark fantasy experience.
SILENT HILL: Townfall
PLATFORMS: PlayStation 5 • PC via Steam • Epic Games Store
SILENT HILL: Townfall brings the famous psychological horror franchise into a new standalone story. The adventure takes place on the mysterious island of St. Amelia, Scotland, in an atmosphere defined by isolation and tension. The game focuses on a first-person horror experience and a completely new narrative. The project is being developed by Scottish studio Screen Burn Interactive, in partnership with Konami and Annapurna Interactive. With disturbing environments and a strong psychological atmosphere, Townfall promises to be one of the month's major horror releases.
Honorable Mentions for September 2026
In addition to the titles highlighted above, September 2026 will feature several other important releases. These include Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, arriving on September 2, SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed on September 3, and NBA 2K27 on September 4. Also scheduled are Valheim, with its 1.0 release, Hot Wheels Infinite Rush, Trine 6: Together in Time, Minecraft Dungeons II, and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. With so many different genres arriving across multiple platforms, September promises to be one of the busiest months of 2026 for video games.
Conclusion
With major franchises returning and new experiences arriving on the main platforms, the September 2026 video game releases make up one of the strongest gaming schedules of the year. From RPGs and action games to horror, strategy, football, and cooperative adventures, there are options for virtually every type of player. Among the biggest highlights are Marvel's Wolverine, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, CONTROL Resonant, The Blood of Dawnwalker, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered. Which of these games are you most excited to play? Which is your most anticipated release of September 2026?
