The best games of September 2026 (Part 2)

13 days ago, by Enzo

The second half of September 2026 promises to be particularly busy, with a mix of major franchises, ambitious ports, and new experiences that should satisfy a wide range of player preferences. Spanning RPGs, strategy, adventure, co-op, and horror, this selection highlights games poised to make a splash as the season kicks off—whether they’re highly anticipated new releases or versions optimized for the latest hardware.

►New Releases

The highly anticipated Control Resonant marks a return to Remedy’s supernatural universe with a new adventure that aims to further unravel the mysteries surrounding the Federal Bureau of Control. Its unsettling atmosphere, blend of action and paranormal phenomena, and the franchise’s strong narrative identity make it a must-play for fans of narrative-driven action games.

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave continues the series’ famous formula with a new adventure combining turn-based strategy, relationship management, and highly tactical battles. Meanwhile, Silent Hill: Townfall continues the revival of the famous horror franchise with a new story set in the series’ universe, though it doesn’t directly follow the traditional structure of its previous installments.

If you are in the mood for something a little more lighthearted, Aniimo offers an open-world action RPG where players explore a fantasy world filled with creatures to capture, train, and evolve. Its blend of exploration, combat, and collecting—enhanced by a particularly colorful art style—makes it one of the standout titles of the fall.

Minecraft Dungeons II returns to Mojang’s blocky world to offer a new, accessible dungeon crawler with a strong focus on co-op play. Its blend of dungeon exploration, combat, loot, and progression is sure to appeal to fans of multiplayer action-RPGs, following a first installment that flew under the radar but was widely loved by fans. As it does every year, EA Sports FC 27 returns with the goal of revitalizing the football sim experience through its teams, competitions, and various game modes.

► DLC & Expansions

The new Lords of the End Times expansion for Total War: WARHAMMER III further enriches an already vast universe with new strategic possibilities, units, and content related to the forces of Warhammer. For fans of large-scale strategy, this is an opportunity to significantly extend the lifespan of one of the most comprehensive entries in the series with this expansion, which includes the Lords of the End Times set and access to the Immortal Empires campaign.

► Ports

This period is going to be packed with Switch 2 ports. LEGO Batman: The Legacy of the Dark Knight is coming in a new LEGO adventure that aims to blend humor, exploration, and combat that’s accessible to the whole family. It’s also time for Hell Is Us and the excellent co-op title It Takes Two to land on the Nintendo console with improved technical performance.

Finally, Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition is also coming to this platform, benefiting from a new, optimized version, while Dune: Awakening is set for release on PS5 and XBOX Series after winning over online survival fans on PC.

The second half of September 2026 thus confirms that the start of the school year will be anything but a slow period for gamers. Between new adventures, major comebacks, cooperative experiences, and numerous Switch 2 versions, this period features enough releases to keep players busy for weeks on end. One thing is certain: it’s hard to complain about a lack of choice as the month comes to a close.

Other interesting games, such as RuneScape: Dragonswilds or even Woodo, are also part of this selection of the best new releases for September 2026. Check out the trailers section below to discover them all!