Video Games September 2026: 10 Releases You Shouldn’t Miss

Update of September 28, 2026: several major September releases are now available. Information about Aniimo has notably been updated with its launch, mobile version and 1.1 update. September 2026 was one of the busiest months of the video game year. Publishers packed in numerous releases before the arrival of GTA VI, still scheduled for November 19, 2026. From the nocturnal vampire to the legendary samurai, the survivor of Arrakis and Jesse Faden’s cursed brother, September gave players very little time to catch their breath. To prepare for the end of the month, also check out our feature on the The Witcher 3 Remastered release date, its free upgrade and the upcoming Songs of the Past DLC. September was also marked by Tokyo Game Show 2026, one of the month’s key video game events. We have compiled its dates, program and French schedule.

Date	Game	Platforms	Developer
September 3	The Blood of Dawnwalker	PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC	Rebel Wolves
September 4	Onimusha: Way of the Sword	PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC	Capcom
September 8	Halloween: The Game	PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC	IllFonic
September 15	Marvel's Wolverine	PS5	Insomniac Games
September 16	Aniimo	PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S	Pawprint Studio
September 17	Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave	Switch 2	Intelligent Systems
September 22	Dune: Awakening	PS5, Xbox Series X|S	Funcom
September 24	Control Resonant	PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC	Remedy Entertainment
September 24	Silent Hill: Townfall	PS5, PC	Screen Burn
September 29	Minecraft Dungeons 2	PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PC	Mojang Studios / Double Eleven

The 10 Major Releases Under the Microscope

After this September calendar, you can already prepare for what comes next with our feature on the most anticipated video games of October 2026.

🧛 The Blood of Dawnwalker - September 3

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Developer: Rebel Wolves

The first game from a studio founded by former The Witcher 3 developers is set in a 14th-century Europe ravaged by the Black Death. You play as Coen, condemned to be human by day and a vampire by night, with 30 days to complete your quest. The experience is guaranteed to be premium and strictly single-player.

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⚔️ Onimusha: Way of the Sword - September 4

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC Developer: Capcom

The series’ unexpected return after 20 years away. You play as Miyamoto Musashi in technical, intense sword fights. The game’s release date was even brought forward to September 4 following the demo’s excellent reception. If you are starting the adventure, check out our complete Onimusha: Way of the Sword guide to master Parrying, Deflects, Issen, Oni Armaments and progression.

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🔪 Halloween: The Game - September 8

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Developer: IllFonic

The adaptation of the cult 1978 film is being developed by IllFonic and published by IllFonic Publishing, with Gun Interactive as co-publisher. The game offers both a solo campaign playing as Michael Myers and a 1v4 asymmetrical multiplayer mode set in the town of Haddonfield.

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🐺 Marvel's Wolverine - September 15

Platforms: PS5 Developer: Insomniac Games

The month’s major PlayStation exclusive. Insomniac Games is leaving open worlds behind for a linear, narrative-driven and brutal adventure focused on Logan, as he investigates the consequences of Bolivar Trask’s experiments.

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🐾 Aniimo – September 16

Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S — iOS and Android since September 23 Developer: Pawprint Studio Aniimo is now available. This free-to-play open-world action RPG revolves around capturing more than 200 creatures and, above all, Twining, a mechanic that lets you directly take the form of an Aniimo to fight, explore, glide, dive or dig. The weather, time of day and certain phenomena also influence the appearance of several creatures.

Since launch, Pawprint Studio has already released version 1.1, added the legendary Aniimo Lumiris and launched several post-release events. The mobile versions have been available since September 23, with cross-platform progression sharing available under certain account and server conditions. To learn everything about the game, check out our complete Aniimo guide: gameplay, Twining, platforms and review.

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🛡️ Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave - September 17

Read: our complete Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave: story, gameplay, characters, playtime and complete guide guide covers its story, characters, battles and length. Platforms: Switch 2 Developer: Intelligent Systems

The 18th installment in the legendary tactical RPG franchise joins the Switch 2 catalog. The story follows four protagonists during the Heroic Games of the Dagda Empire. Strategy, classes and new Blaz Arts techniques are on the agenda.

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🏜️ Dune: Awakening - September 22

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S Developer: Funcom

Already available on PC, Funcom’s open-world survival game is coming to consoles with a major update that adds a full solo mode. Try to survive on Arrakis, through sandstorms and against giant worms, in a timeline where Paul Atreides was never born.

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🔮 Control Resonant - September 24

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Developer: Remedy Entertainment

Remedy takes an action RPG turn for this sequel. Play as Dylan Faden, armed with the Aberrant—a polymorphic weapon—and face a paranormal invasion across vast areas of Manhattan transformed by gravity anomalies.

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👻 Silent Hill: Townfall - September 24

Platforms: PS5, PC Developer: Screen Burn Psychological horror in its purest form. Developed by Screen Burn and co-published by Annapurna Interactive and Konami, the game takes you back to the Scottish island of St. Amelia as Simon Ordell, a man forced to use a strange portable television (CRTV) to detect invisible threats. The game emphasizes exploration, fleeing and hiding.

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⛏️ Minecraft Dungeons 2 - September 29

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PC Developer: Mojang Studios / Double Eleven

Included day one with Game Pass, this new hack-and-slash offers a continuous world, a new dimension—the Sift—and new threats connected to the Deep Dark. Perfect for frantic cooperation with up to four players.

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The Editorial Selection

• 🥇 The Blood of Dawnwalker: The RPG gamble of the season.
• 🥈 Marvel's Wolverine: The Insomniac guarantee.
• 🥉 Control Resonant: Remedy enters ARPG territory.
• 🎖 Onimusha: Way of the Sword: The most surprising comeback.
• 🎖 Silent Hill: Townfall: The horror purists have been waiting for. To follow the series’ remake branch, also check out our feature on Silent Hill 1 Remake.

Frequently Asked Questions: September 2026 Releases

The calendar is especially packed. Prepare your hard drives and free time, because fall 2026 is shaping up to be memorable on Game.fr!