20 Games to Watch in September 2026: Wolverine, Onimusha, Valheim and More

September 2026 is one of the busiest months of the gaming calendar, with major releases landing across PlayStation, Xbox, PC and Nintendo Switch 2. If you are deciding what to play next, here are 20 games worth watching throughout the month.

1. Marvel’s Wolverine — September 15

Insomniac Games brings Wolverine to PS5 on September 15. The game puts Logan at the center of a darker action adventure, with fast melee combat and a story built around his violent past. For PlayStation players, this is one of the biggest releases of the month.

2. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave — September 17

Nintendo Switch 2 players have a very different kind of adventure coming on September 17. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave combines tactical battles with a large fantasy story and a tournament setting. It is one of the most interesting upcoming releases for strategy and RPG fans.

3. CONTROL Resonant — September 24

Remedy’s next major release arrives later in the month. CONTROL Resonant is one of the games to keep on your radar if you enjoy supernatural worlds, mystery and cinematic action. Its September launch makes the final part of the month especially busy.

4. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered — September 29

The Witcher 3 is returning with a remastered edition on September 29. For new players, it is another opportunity to experience one of the most celebrated open-world RPGs. Returning players may also find a reason to revisit the Northern Realms.

5. EA SPORTS FC 27

Football fans also have a major release to look forward to this month with EA SPORTS FC 27. The annual series remains one of the biggest sports releases of the year, especially for players who want updated squads, competitions and gameplay.

6. The Blood of Dawnwalker — September 3

Rebel Wolves’ dark fantasy RPG is one of September’s biggest story-driven releases. You play as Coen, a hero caught between human and vampire powers, in an open world shaped by your choices.

7. Onimusha: Way of the Sword — September 4

Capcom brings the Onimusha series back with fast swordplay, supernatural enemies and a dark version of Edo-era Kyoto. It is a strong pick for action fans who want challenging melee combat.

8. Valheim 1.0 — September 9

Valheim finally reaches version 1.0, adding the Deep North and a large collection of new content. The survival adventure remains an excellent choice for solo players and co-op groups.

9. Endless Legend 2 — September 17

The fantasy 4X strategy game reaches its 1.0 launch this month. Expect empire building, asymmetric factions, diplomacy, exploration and turn-based battles on the changing world of Saiadha.

10. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV — September 17

Dawn of War IV brings large-scale real-time strategy to the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Four factions, campaigns and multiplayer make this one to watch for strategy fans.

11. Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter — September 17

Estelle’s journey continues in this expanded RPG adventure. The sequel builds on the first chapter with a deeper story, tactical combat and a much larger journey across Liberl.

12. Dune: Awakening — September 22

Funcom’s survival MMO arrives on consoles after its PC launch. Players can explore Arrakis, build bases, craft gear and survive the desert while dealing with other players and the dangers of the planet.

13. Graveyard Keeper 2 — September 22

The strange medieval management series returns with a bigger town, automated production, undead armies and plenty of dark humor. It is a very different RPG experience from September’s blockbusters.

14. Silent Hill: Townfall — September 24

Silent Hill returns with a first-person psychological horror experience set on the island of St. Amelia. Expect exploration, puzzles, tense encounters and the unsettling atmosphere the series is known for.

15. HOT WHEELS Infinite Rush — September 10

This open-world arcade racer takes Hot Wheels beyond traditional tracks. Four islands, more than 150 vehicles and a track-building system give racing fans plenty to explore.

16. Minecraft Dungeons II — September 29

Minecraft Dungeons II expands the dungeon-crawling formula with new worlds, enemies, gear and four-player co-op. It is an easy game to recommend to players looking for a lighter action RPG.

17. The Alighieri Circle: Dante’s Bloodline — September 10

This psychological thriller draws inspiration from Dante’s Divine Comedy. Players explore a disturbing family mystery across a realistic world and a twisted infernal dimension.

18. Halloween: The Game — September 8

IllFonic’s asymmetrical horror game brings Michael Myers and Haddonfield into a new multiplayer experience. Survivors must work together while one player takes control of the iconic killer.

19. Aniimo — September 16

Aniimo mixes creature collecting, open-world exploration and action RPG combat. Its colorful world and creature-merging mechanics make it one of September’s more unusual releases.

20. BrokenLore: DON’T LIE — September 10

This psychological horror game follows Junko as reality begins to fracture around her. Investigation, stealth and an unreliable perception of events drive its slow-burn horror experience.

What should you play first?

If you own a PS5 and want a major action game, Wolverine is the obvious release to watch first. Strategy fans should keep Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave high on their list, while RPG and story-focused players have more choices arriving before the end of September.

With several large releases packed into one month, September 2026 is shaping up to be one of the busiest periods of the gaming calendar. We will keep tracking the biggest releases, updates and gaming stories here at GamesAllSA.