September
September brings a crowded slate of releases across major platforms, including remakes and anticipated new entries. Fans can expect updates to long-running series such as FIFA and Call of Duty, alongside beloved platformer icons and new spins on classic franchises. The month showcases a mix of faithful remasters and fresh takes that aim to appeal to both nostalgic players and newcomers.
On September 23, the renowned sports franchise claims attention as one of the month’s most awaited drops. It expands its footprint by introducing women’s clubs as a notable addition, broadening its appeal and inclusivity within the sport-simulation genre.
The football simulation returns to consoles on September 30 for PlayStation and Xbox, featuring updated rosters and redesigned kits that mirror the current season’s teams. This edition emphasizes authenticity and refinements to on-field play, reinforcing its position as a staple in sports gaming.
The Last of Us Part I receives a PS5 remake release window in early September, reviving the 2013 adventure with modern visuals and performance improvements to align with contemporary hardware expectations.
Spanish studio Crema continues to shine with Temtem, a creature-collection MMO inspired by a certain famous franchise. The project has earned public sympathy through its cooperative and competitive multiplayer design available on Switch and Xbox Series, inviting players to gather and battle with a growing roster of creatures.
September also delivers notable indie and platform highlights, including platoon 3 on September 9 for Nintendo Switch, and Back to Monkey Island on September 19, a project from Devolver Digital that resonates with fans of witty adventure games and independent storytelling.
October
October accelerates with a flagship multiplayer shooter releasing on the fourth, inviting teams of five to coordinate in futuristic arenas across multiple platforms. The core loop emphasizes team strategy and rapid, high-stakes skirmishes, appealing to players who crave competitive play.
A major movie-inspired release lands on October 7, bringing Marvel’s Midnight Suns to PlayStation and Xbox. Players customize a central hero who partners with iconic champions like Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and Wanda in a mythic battle against demonic forces.
On the same date, a surprising Switch debut features No Man’s Sky, the expansive open-world survival game that began on PlayStation years ago. Players explore countless universes and shape their own destiny within a vast, procedurally generated cosmos.
The big Mario universe expands on October 20 with Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, a crossover that blends platforming with tactical strategy. It serves as the sequel to Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, bringing new mechanics and a galactic backdrop to Nintendo Switch players. The trial phase has drawn substantial attention, drawing millions of players into its evolving fantasy.
Gotham Knights lands on October 21 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox, continuing a beloved Batman saga with Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood, and Robin leading the defense of Gotham in a world after Bruce Wayne.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II returns on October 28 with new campaigns and multiplayer innovations, including scenarios inspired by real-world locales and enhanced ways to engage in sprawling online battles.
November
The November lineup opens with Humanity on the fourth, a strategic odyssey that echoes the rhythm of Civilization. Players shape civilizations across eras, balancing cultural, technological, and military development on Xbox and PlayStation in a sandbox-like conquest.
Sonic returns on November 8 with another adventure on PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch. This chapter places Sonic in a mission to rescue friends from Doctor Eggman, who has built an artificial intelligence to threaten the Starfall Islands.
The classic Pokémon experience continues with Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Purple, premiering on November 18 for Nintendo Switch. These entries expand the franchise’s open-world exploration and introduce new creatures to catch and train.
December
December highlights include Callisto Protocol, a title that blends action and survival horror. Set in the distant year 2320, players must escape an imposing Iron Prison located on one of Jupiter’s moons, delivering a tense and atmospheric sci-fi thriller.