You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to new video games launching in September, including new exclusives from Sony and Nintendo, a Capcom revival, and, of course, football.
August is never a busy time for new video game releases, but there were some notable titles, including beginner friendly Soulslike Mortal Shell 2, game of the year contender Big Walk, and Pokémon Pokopia’s first DLC expansion.
One look at September’s release schedule makes it obvious that not only is the summer games drought over, but that publishers are running scared of GTA 6’s November launch.
The month is so jam packed that our list of the most exciting new video games has wound up much longer than normal, as there are simply too many intriguing games to ignore… and October threatens to be just as stacked.
Because there’s so many new games it should mean there’s something for everyone in September, regardless of your platform of choice or your taste in genres.
Those with broader interests, however, be warned: you may have to choose one game over another when you see what’s on the docket.
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Apparently Soulslikes are like buses because after a notable lack of new entries in the genre there’s suddenly this, less than two weeks after Mortal Shell 2. Stop us if you’ve heard this one before, but Crimson Moon is a gothic fantasy action role-player where you’re fighting swathes of demons – although this time you’re cast as a human/angel hybrid.
Crimson Moon made a name for itself at previous PlayStation showcases and although it can be played solo, it’s one of the few Soulslikes with a traditional co-op mode all the way through.
Plus, it promises not to be overly expensive. A UK price hasn’t been confirmed yet, but it’s only $19.99 in the US. That’s about £15 over here, although it’ll probably round up to £19.99.
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Eight years after the first Moonlighter, Spanish developer Digital Sun is back with a sequel, which technically launched last November in early access but is seeing a full console and PC release in September.
Just like the first game, Moonlighter 2 is an action role-player with roguelite elements, where you explore dungeons by night and then run a shop during the day, selling whatever loot you gathered to bolster your equipment and improve the village you live in.
The shop management is much deeper than it sounds, as you need to set the prices of the wares yourself and meet the needs of your customers. If you’re at all interested, there’s a free demo available across all platforms.
The debut title of Rebel Wolves, a studio formed of former CD Projekt staff, The Blood Of Dawnwalker, is not shy about emphasising The Witcher 3 connection in its advertising or the general style of the game.
