September 2026 is loaded almost every week: a samurai-action revival kicks things off, a mutant with claws headlines mid-month, and two horror sequels close things out days apart. Here's the full lineup, sorted by release date.
Early September
- Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault — September 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2)
- The Blood of Dawnwalker — September 3 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S)
- Onimusha: Way of the Sword — September 4 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2) — Capcom's revival of the feudal-Japan action series, built around tight combat and imaginative monster design
- NBA 2K27 — September 4 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2) — the annual refresh, with a heavier focus on modes and presentation this year
Mid-September
- NHL 27 — September 11 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S)
- Marvel's Wolverine — September 15 (PS5) — Insomniac's take on the character leans into brutal, close-quarters combat rather than a stealth-first approach
- Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave — September 17 (Switch 2)
Late September
- Control Resonant — September 24 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S)
- Silent Hill: Townfall — September 24 (PC, PS5)
- EA Sports FC 27 — September 24 (multiple platforms)
- Minecraft Dungeons 2 — September 29 (multiple platforms)
The pattern this month
Notice how much of the list clusters on just two dates -- September 4 and September 24. If you're trying to budget both money and time, those are the two weeks that'll actually compete for your attention; the gaps between them are lighter.
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Play RivalPit nowFrequently asked questions
What's the biggest game release of September 2026?
Marvel's Wolverine (September 15, PS5) is arguably the highest-profile release given Insomniac's track record, though Onimusha: Way of the Sword and NBA 2K27 both land earlier on September 4 across more platforms.
What games are releasing on Switch 2 in September 2026?
Onimusha: Way of the Sword, NBA 2K27, and Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault all launch on Switch 2 on September 4, with Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave following on September 17 as a Switch 2 release.
Is Marvel's Wolverine a PlayStation exclusive?
As scheduled for its September 15, 2026 launch, Marvel's Wolverine is releasing on PS5, consistent with Insomniac Games' history of PlayStation-first releases.
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