GRIND's Recommendations for September 2026
It's time to grow our backlog, again…
We successfully survived this summer's drought, a period when we didn't really get any major video game releases, and now we're rapidly heading towards a veritable flood of launches. We have two tough months ahead of us financially, because too many solid 7s are coming out and I don't think most of us have the time or money to truly enjoy them all. Oh well, we'll just add a few more titles to the backlog, because September is usually a busy month for everyone.
Small disclaimer: although we do our best, the list of recommendations may undergo unforeseen changes, such as last-minute delays, cancellations, or surprise releases of titles we had no idea about.
Crimson Moon
Release date: 1 September 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
We're starting the month with something unique: an action RPG! Crimson Moon seems like a spiritual successor to the famous Darksiders franchise, but it builds its own universe, where Nephilim fight against infernal forces to fulfil an ancient prophecy. The title can be played both in single-player and co-op with a friend, and the roguelike elements will certainly make every run interesting.
The Blood of Dawnwalker
Release date: 3 September 2026
Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC
What do we have here? A Witcher that isn't The Witcher? Yes, you read that right. The Blood of Dawnwalker is the debut game from Rebel Wolves studio, formed by former CD Projekt Red members. The former director of Geralt's last adventure, Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, used his experience to create The Blood of Dawnwalker, an action RPG with strong Romanian influences, where the player takes on the role of Coen, a young man who has 30 days to save his family from the clutches of the tyrannical vampire Brencis, leader of the Vale Sangora region.
The protagonist was transformed into a vampire by the despot, but thanks to years spent in the silver mines, the curse didn't fully transform him. As such, our hero is human by day, fighting with a sword and using magic, and by night he becomes a vampire, destroying his enemies with fangs, claws, and the dark powers conferred by the curse.
Orbitals
Release date: 3 September 2026
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2
If you don't like vampires and want something you can play with family or friends, then Kepler Interactive has just what you need! This co-op game, exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2, throws us into an intergalactic adventure alongside Maki and Omura, two good friends who will face cosmic dangers to save their space station.
The art style is unmistakable, emulating the famous anime of the 1980s and 1990s, which most of us grew up with. Be careful though, as the adventure is designed to be played from start to finish by two players. As such, you'll need someone alongside you to solve the asymmetrical puzzles, which is why the game is perfect for fans of Split Fiction.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Release date: 4 September 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2
20 years after the last main title, the Onimusha franchise gets a new game: Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The fifth game in the famous franchise comes with a new protagonist, Miyamoto Musashi, who is caught in the middle of a Genma invasion, just like all the heroes before him. The famous swordsman arrives in Kyoto looking for new challenges, but here he discovers something truly terrifying: supernatural enemies he cannot defeat. Unlike the Musashi of legends, this is a samurai at the beginning of his journey, who wants to prove to the world how skilled he is with a sword.
As expected, he obtains the Oni gauntlet, and with its help, he embarks on a grand adventure to save Kyoto from the clutches of the Genma hordes. From the demo, I can tell you that the world is larger than that of previous titles, but the game is not open-world, and the combat system is as complex as ever.
Halloween: The Game
Release date: 8 September 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
IllFonic tries its luck with one of the most beloved horror franchises: Halloween. Their title is an asymmetrical multiplayer where players can step into the role of the feared Michael Myers, who hunts the citizens of Haddonfield on Halloween night 1978, or into the role of one of the four heroes desperately trying to save families in the neighbourhood and call the authorities to catch the masked killer.
If you feel like you've seen this formula in other games, such as Dead by Daylight or Evil Dead: The Game, it's very possible. However, unlike those titles, Halloween: The Game comes with something unique, namely a single-player mode with a unique story, through which players can discover what happened on the night Michael Myers returned home.
Marvel’s Wolverine
Release date: 15 September 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5
If Michael Myers isn't bloody or violent enough for your tastes, then get ready for the next game from Insomniac! After the resounding success of the two main Marvel’s Spider-Man games, as well as the Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales spin-off, the famous developer is expanding its Marvel universe with the addition of mutants!
Although the events of Wolverine take place in the same universe as those of Spider-Man, Logan will not meet Peter Parker. Instead, he will meet former Task Force X colleagues, such as Sabretooth or Mystique, in this epic adventure! But I warn you now: don't expect a vast world like Spider-Man's New York or to come face to face with the famous X-Men, because this is a linear story in which Logan will investigate the disappearance of mutants, as well as his own mysterious past.
RuneScape Dragonwilds
Release date: 15 September 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch 2
Wait a second, are we really in 2026? Because I can't explain what I'm seeing: a new RuneScape! This time, the developer is changing the formula a bit and making the famous MMO closer to Valheim than to the 2001 RuneScape, being a third-person game with survival elements. Visually, it looks incredible, but the essence remains the same: you embark on an epic adventure, accept all sorts of quests, and now you'll hunt dragons with friends!
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
Release date: 17 September 2026
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2
We finally have a new Fire Emblem that doesn't seem to be a spin-off! Fortune’s Weave is placed somewhere odd, as I can't tell if it's a prequel or a sequel to Three Houses or if we're dealing with a completely new world. But I can tell you it seems to be exactly what fans wanted: a complex strategy game!
This time, we have four protagonists, each with their own story and a plethora of classes to choose our specialisation from! Will we be able to recruit different characters? Probably! Do we have firearms? From the trailer, it looks like it! And for any other questions, we'll have to play the game!
Silent Hill: Townfall
Release date: 24 September 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC
Konami is serious, and after three new games in the Silent Hill franchise, namely The Short Message, Silent Hill 2 Remake, and Silent Hill f, the famous publisher comes with something different: a first-person game set in a new town! The fog and strange phenomena no longer seem to be linked to the infamous town near Lake Toluca, and now people from all over the world will confront their demons and traumas! This is how Simon Ordell, the series' newest protagonist, returns to St. Amelia Island to seek justice in an abandoned town.
He must use all the tools at his disposal, from improvised weapons to pistols, the famous flashlight, and even a CRTV, which replaces the famous radio that foretold the presence of enemies.
CONTROL Resonant
Release date: 24 September 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
We continue the Remedy universe with a long-awaited sequel: CONTROL Resonant. After surprising us at The Game Awards 2025 with the announcement and 'infecting' us with Manalan Mailla at the beginning of summer, the famous Finnish developer comes with something unique: a radical change of formula! Unlike its latest games, CONTROL Resonant is a third-person action game with some light RPG elements.
This time, we return to a Manhattan where the FBC has suffered a devastating security breach, and the horrors from the Oldest House have escaped! Director Faden is nowhere to be found, so her brother, Dylan, the antagonist of the first game, must help the bureau keep the situation under control.
FC 27
Release date: 24 September 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Alright, for some time now we haven't had FIFA games, because the federation and EA couldn't agree on licensing costs, so we're having fun with FC 27, the fourth game in the EA Sports FC series! The developer promised us a new defence system, smarter AI, and more realistic interactions, in addition to a few extra options for more precise match control.
Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow
Release date: 24 September 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC, Nintendo Switch
Did you think you'd get away without a stranger recommendation? Not at all! This month's oddity is Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow, a tactical RPG developed by Arc System Works, the famous studio behind titles like MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, Guilty Gear Strive, and even River City Girls. This time, the famous Japanese studio comes with an RPG visually similar to a Persona game, but with a combat system inspired by Clair Obscur, sprinkled with a tactical timeline system that indicates the order of attacks during battles.
The story seems typical for fans of anime games, the visual style is superb, and the gameplay looks very interesting. Do you need anything else in September?
Minecraft Dungeons II
Release date: 29 September 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch
Do you like Diablo? Do you want to introduce your children to the fascinating world of min-maxing, isometric games, and ARPGs, but don't know how? Well, Mojang Studios and Double Eleven come to your aid with a unique game: Minecraft Dungeons II! Yes, we're older and probably skipped the first game, but the idea is that Minecraft Dungeons II is a Diablo clone with a Minecraft skin, with new enemies, interesting areas, and lots of loot. Plus some crafting.
As such, if you introduce them now, you won't have to worry about where they're wandering when they're teenagers, because they'll be glued to the screen, preferably in a dungeon with you!
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered
Release date: 29 September 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S
Probably the biggest surprise from Opening Night Live 2026, CD Projekt Red announced a remastered version of their famous 2015 game, with countless additions that make Geralt's last adventure a must-play for any gamer. This new version is a free upgrade for all those who owned the game before, and for those who haven't bought the two legendary DLCs, they are included for free in this remaster!
So prepare your two swords, one of steel for humans and one of silver for monsters, because it's time to return to the Continent to find Ciri!
My dears, these were the recommendations for September 2026! Yes, there are quite a few, but we hope at least one caught your eye! And don't worry, I promise you that the list of recommendations for November 2026 will be very short.
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Pe luna noiembrie va fi 1 singur joc, dar despre care se poate scrie un adevărat compendium și care ne va ocupa timpul cât toate cele de mai sus la un loc.
Vor scrie cei care il cumpara pe consola, pentru cei cu pc viata merge inainte.
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