As we enter the second week of September, a number of significant game releases have already occurred. And there are yet a ton to come. On September 6, Sony released Astro Bot, a first-party game. The platformer is a sequel to Astro’s Playroom, a free-to-play game that is pre-installed on all PS5 models and functions as a useful tech demo for the features of the DualSense controller. But Astro Bot goes one step further, enlarging the game’s scope to encompass more than six galaxies and eighty levels.
For sports fans, September is an excellent month as well. NBA 2K25, the most recent game in the storied and extensive basketball simulation series, was published by 2K on September 6. The game offers several changes and gameplay tweaks over its predecessor. Later this month, EA plans to release EA Sports FC 25. This will be the second game in the franchise to not use the Fifa brand, building on the popularity of FC 24 from the previous year.
A new Legend of Zelda game, a number of cult hit game remake efforts, and the first significant expansion for Bethesda’s space RPG Starfield are all being released. Yes, the field is rather packed in September. We’ll go over our recommendations for the best games to watch out for this month on the PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch systems here.
1. Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions
When: September 3
Where: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Nintendo Switch
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is a multiplayer fantasy sports game that was launched last week by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games name. You are able to design your own Quidditch squad, complete with unique apparel and equipment. You may shoot goals, dodge Bludgers, and soar through the heavens in this game. You have the option to play as a Chaser, Seeker, Beater, or Keeper, all with simple controls.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions not only has thrilling Quidditch matches but also lets you visit Beauxbatons and Durmstrang, two Triwizard schools, where you may represent Hogwarts against them. Beauxbatons, with its exquisite architecture and breathtaking perspective of the French Alps, and Durmstrang, with its somber Northern European ambiance, are two of the school’s most notable aspects. You can participate as the teams from these esteemed Triwizard institutions if you’ve completed The Hogwarts House Quidditch Cup in the main plot.
2. Astro Bot
When: September 6
Where: PS5
This 3D platformer, which is one of the most anticipated games of 2024, puts you in charge of Astro, a charming robot that has to journey across several universes to save his buddies. In comparison to Astro’s Playroom, Astro Bot offers far superior visuals and gameplay. According to Sony, this PS5 exclusive game is “four times” larger than the 2020 release.
While you play 80 levels spread over 50 planets and save all of your robotic companions, the game will also let you to discover and employ new powers and features. There are already over 300 bots waiting for Astro to save them. The game has several allusions to some of Sony’s previous games, which players will find amusing.
3. NBA 2K25
When: September 6
Where: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Nintendo Switch
Like the last several iterations, publisher 2K Games’ newest edition of the well-liked National Basketball Association (NBA) game is here to stay, with various new features included to keep returning players interested. The most significant update to NBA 2K25, created by Visual Concepts, is a new dribbling feature that will provide players more accurate ball control.
Some of you, though, may still be worried about the shooting mechanics that were implemented last year and drew some flak from the gaming community. Don’t be, though. After taking user comments into consideration, the game now provides two distinct shooting options: the “pro” version, which depends on the player’s talents, and the “assisted” version, in which the AI balances the shot to let it go through with ease.
In addition to these technological adjustments, many more enhancements have been made. In order to provide a more realistic build-up to three-pointers, ProPlay now features more real footage. The MyPlayer feature, which receives several updates, is the main attraction, though. For example, players don’t have to spend a lot of time loading screens since The City is simple to explore. A new feature is coming to The course: weekly course changes for the karting mini-game, where players may earn up to a million virtual currency.
Apart from this, the WNBA will have enhanced gameplay, more character customization choices, and a more engaging storyline in MyCareer mode. The game offers plenty of exploration opportunities.
4. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
When: September 9
Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X
One of the most popular science fiction series is Warhammer 40K, and its video games have a unique personality. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, the most recent game from publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive, is a sequel to 2011’s Space Marine. In the graphic, bloody third-person shooter game Space Marine 2, players take control of Titus, a lieutenant in the Ultramarines chapter, as he fights a vicious alien civilization.
You face the Tyranid threat with your group, navigating treacherous terrain. To defeat weaker and tougher Tyranids, respectively, players can use melee and ranged weaponry. Incoming strikes can also be blocked, parried, and dodged by Titus. Despite the extensive mythology that comes with Warhammer 40K, gamers who are unfamiliar with the genre may still get right into Space Marine 2. You may play Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 on a PC, PS5, or Xbox Series S/X.
5. Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP
When: September 12
Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X, Nintendo Switch
A remaster is in the works for Lollipop Chainsaw, the action-adventure hack-and-slash game that was released on the PS3 and Xbox 360. Compared to the original, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP will include a few quality-of-life enhancements, including new graphics. Under the direction of Dragami Games, the remake is expected to maintain the original’s lighthearted and raucous spirit.
You take on the role of Juliet Starling in Lollipop Chainsaw, a cheerleader who chases zombies and uses a chainsaw to dismember them. Juliet’s traveling companion is her lover Nick’s talking cadaver, which is fastened around her waist. The style and tone of the original should be present in the RePOP, however because to licensing concerns, the music is said to be changed. On September 12th, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP will launch.
6. The Plucky Squire
When: September 17
Where: PC PS5, Xbox Series S/X, Nintendo Switch
Do you know of any fictional characters that were expelled from their own works? Anyone might experience it, particularly when facing a villain like Humgrump. You’ll take on the role of Jot in the forthcoming action game The Plucky Squire, exploring the world beyond their book’s pages.
You’ll have to switch between 2D and 3D environments while overcoming obstacles and riddles in order to battle Humgrump. A happy ending, as you would expect from any decent storybook, occurs when you assist the book’s hero in defeating the evil villain. You even get to use a jetpack to soar about.
7. Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster
When: September 19
Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X
After its 2006 debut, Dead Rising quickly gained popularity both critically and commercially, inspiring a number of well-known video games. The plot of the game revolved around photographer Frank West, who becomes imprisoned in a zombie-infested shopping center. Before being taken out on a rescue helicopter, Frank has seventy-two hours to find the cause of the zombie epidemic, save the lives of other survivors in the mall, and eliminate as many zombies as he can. The game’s unique weaponry, stylized gore, and endearing characters have stuck with me. Maybe for that reason, Capcom is remaking the game for contemporary gaming systems.
It might not do the impending release credit to just refer to it as a remaster. The Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster completely revamps the original game, including new voices, improved visuals, auto saves, improved gameplay, and several quality-of-life enhancements. Fans of Dead Rising are in for a treat with the deluxe remaster. It’s also maybe the greatest method to explore the Willamette Parkview Mall if you haven’t played the original.
8. Ara: History Untold
When: September 24
Where: PC
Many people had been anticipating this turn-based grand strategy game, which was reminiscent of the Civilization series, since it was initially revealed in 2022. With its 4X (Explore, Expand, Exploit, Exterminate) approach, Ara: History Untold may seem intimidating at first, but the gameplay should be simple enough to pick up fast. The objective of Ara: History Untold, like other strategy games centered around civilizations, is to begin tiny in an empire and expand it throughout time in 750 rounds.
You select a historical figure to be the leader of the game at the beginning. The person you choose will shape the behavior of your country. After it is finished, the 4X phase begins, during which you must make intricate choices about alliances, army tactics, and economics.
The game’s customizability is where Ara really shines. Every decision made during the game, whether where to farm or where to put up a cavalry, will have an influence on significant future events. You will enjoy the attention to detail if you enjoy world-building from a microscopic viewpoint. Ara is a unique strategy game in that it requires players to make decisions concurrently, in contrast to conventional games where decisions are made after the conclusion of other players’ turns.
9. Greedfall 2: The Dying World
When: September 24
Where: PC
Get ready to explore a world where magical upheavals and political manipulations are commonplace in GreedFall 2: The Dying World. The Gacane region, a crucial part of the GreedFall world where the colonists have established themselves, is the setting for this new chapter. You’ll assume the role of a Teer Fradee native, resolved to uphold your ancestors’ customs in the face of chaos. With its intricate layers, the plot presents a storyline in which every decision you make has a substantial impact.
GreedFall 2’s combat gets a strategic makeover that brings a more tactical style of battling. The space bar allows you to stop action during battles so you can plan ahead. You may quickly swap between your party members and plan out their actions with this stop option before picking up where the combat left off. For a more simplified gameplay experience, you may also skip the pause option and switch between characters fast by pressing a single button, which enables rapid and fluid battle moves. With its unique combination of real-time action and tactical strategy, each fight is fascinating and customizable to fit your chosen playstyle.
10. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
When: September 26
Where: Nintendo Switch
Equipped with the Tri Rod, you will take on the role of Princess Zelda in this new action-adventure game as you set out on a heroic mission to save Link and the land of Hyrule. With the use of this magical equipment, you will be able to produce “echoes,” or imitations, of items that you may employ in combat or to solve riddles.
Zelda has little time to discover the causes of the strange rifts that are vanishing individuals from the game, so she must act quickly to save everyone. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is one of the games on this list that you would not want to miss out on when it comes out given the history of the franchise.
11. EA Sports FC 25
When: September 27
Where: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Nintendo Switch
With the removal of the FIFA name, the second game in the EA Sports FC series promises even more features than the previous year’s release, including a new “5v5 Rush” mode that will introduce lightning-fast matches to the well-known game. Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid is the youngest cover player in the history of the game (including the years it was known as FIFA) and appears on the cover of EA Sports FC 25.
The player roles are developed using Opta data, and you may use the new FC IQ 25 system to enhance your in-game strategy if you want more tactical control over your gameplay experience. Additionally, EA plans to provide player roles and an improved AI system, both of which are intended to assist players in better managing their clubs.
12. Starfield: Shattered Space
When: September 30
Where: PC, Xbox Series S/X
Shattered Space, the game’s first significant expansion, is the focus of Starfield fans’ attention. The DLC, created by Bethesda Game Studios, focuses more intently on Va’ruun, the Starfield faction that worships serpents but is not given much attention in the main narrative.
Players are transported to the faction’s homeworld, Va’ruun’kai, in the game. This is a significant change from the original game since much of the narrative is now set on the single planet Dazra rather than the exploration of several worlds. But gamers can anticipate the customary Bethesda storyline in the game, which has darker and more nuanced undertones this time around.
Additionally, there are fresh introductions. Along with the new gameplay, players will find new weapons, armor, and other goodies. Additionally, the new antagonist in the expansion story—Vortex Horror—is a fascinating addition. The beast, originating from an other dimension, heightens the sensation of peril due to the relatively high degree of difficulty. The adversary’s appearance and feel contribute to the game’s overall gloomy mood.
Lastly, the new vehicle, REV-8, is the main draw of the DLC. With the help of this land rover, you can navigate Dazra’s rugged landscape. It also provides a distinctive and enjoyable method of planet exploration. In summary, while the DLC might not be an identical replica of the core game, it should have enough content to allow Starfield fans to explore for a few more hours.
