Deathloop, Death Stranding Director’s Cut, More: September Games on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S / X
Deathloop, Death Stranding Director’s Cut, Diablo II: Resurrected and more are releasing in September 2021. This promises to be a busy month for gamers as some highly anticipated games are waiting to emerge from cover along with some brand new offerings. You can try your hand at being a super-powered assassin stuck in a Groundhog Day-style time loop in Deathloop, which comes out on September 14th. If you want to take a trip down memory lane, you can check out the “resurrected” version of Diablo II coming September 23rd. Fans of Hideo Kojima can immerse themselves in the world of Death Stranding again with an updated version of Director Cut, which will be released on September 24th. Meanwhile, platformer fans like Fe can explore fantasy worlds in games like Lost in Random and Kena. : Bridge of spirits.
From next-generation consoles to macOS users, there’s something for everyone.
Check out our guide to find out about some of the most exciting September games coming to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
While games like The Medium and Ghostrunner are set to release on next-gen consoles (September 3 and 28, respectively), we’ve only handpicked the new games that will be released this month. It’s also worth noting that an updated free version of PES eFootball will release this fall. Konami usually releases its annual football title ahead of FIFA. Since FIFA 22 launches on October 1st, it can be assumed that eFootball will release sometime in September. However, the company hasn’t made an official announcement on a specific launch date.
Life is strange: true colors
When: 10 September
Where: PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series S / X
If you’ve played and enjoyed any of the Life Is Strange games, you may not want to miss out on the final chapter of the emotionally driven adventure series. Even if you haven’t played any of the previous installments, don’t worry, Life Is Strange: True Colors offers a completely new story with a fresh main character in the person of Alex Chen. Chen has the power to feel or experience the emotions of those around her, which she must use to find out how her brother actually died. Life Is Strange games have always been based on conversation and heartbreaking storylines. Judging by the trailer, True Colors is no different.
Lost at random
When: 10 September
Where: PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series S / X
Lost in Random is another surreal adventure from the Swedish company Zoink, created by the studio behind the brilliant platformer Fe. In this EA Originals game, you will take the place of Even, who will have to go through the Kingdom of Chance to find his kidnapped sister Odd. On her journey, Even meets Dicey, a sentient and charming dice who will show her that, despite all the rules, life is truly understandable thanks to its randomness.
NBA 2K22
When: 10 September
Where: PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series S / X
It’s that time of year again. 2K Games is set to release its latest version of the annual basketball sim – NBA 2K22 – in September, as usual. While the WNBA was introduced last year, NBA 2K22 promises to develop an immersive format with elements such as an off-day experience, new player progress badges, and more. Oh, and Chicago Sky star Candice Parker is featured as first female athlete on the cover for the series. As with every release, you can expect a few minute changes to the gameplay and artwork.
Tales of the uprising
When: 10 September
Where: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox S / X series
From the revered house of Bandai, Namco, which featured some of the most iconic games of all time – from Tekken to Dark Souls – is an all-new RPG that will chronicle the tumultuous battle between the worlds of Dana and Rena. Your adventure will revolve around Alphen, a native of Dana, and Shionne, a native of Rena, who embark on a fantastic journey together. Combat promises to be fast, staying true to the linear movement combat system seen in their spiritual predecessors: Tales of Zestiria and Tales of Berseria.
Deathloop
When: 14 september
Where: PC, PS5
If you enjoyed the fast-paced, super-powered stealth action in Dishonored games (Dishonored 2 review), we can’t think of why you might not like Arkane Studios’ next big game, Deathloop.
The story revolves around Colt, an assassin who must break out of a time loop by destroying eight targets on the island before midnight. Every time you die, you start from scratch. Every time the day ends, before you kill all the targets, you start over from scratch. However, Colt will remember everything from the previous loops to help capitalize on the patterns and behavior of enemies with each new launch. Colt must find the right balance between using stealth to the fullest and using his Dishonored-like abilities to hack the game. Colt also needs to be wary of Julianne, the agent of time, who can appear anywhere, anytime and will stop at nothing to kill Colt.
While the game is only coming to PS5 and PC so far, Xbox users are expected to get the chance to play Deathloop at September 2022when the PS5 exclusivity ends.
Aragami 2
When: September 17
Where: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox S / X series
Even more stealth will appear in Aragami 2, the sequel to the 2016 action adventure that follows the eponymous assassin with supernatural powers. Co-op play allows you to play in groups of three, where you must “master the shadows” and find the right balance with your teammates to help you achieve your goals. The first Aragami was known for his fast-paced gameplay and stealth-based superpowers. Judging by the gameplay trailer, Aragami 2 is no different.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits
When: September 21st
Where: PC, PS4, PS5
Kena: Bridge of Spirits, promising to showcase next-generation muscle for the PS5, is a third-person action-adventure that revolves around Kena, a spiritual mentor. She uses her magical abilities to help the dead travel from the physical to the spirit world. During her own journey, Kena will meet adorable minion-like creatures called Rot, who can help her reach her goal and defeat her enemies. The trailer looks amazing and promises fresh gameplay.
Diablo II: Resurrection
When: 23 September
Where: PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series S / X
This is the era of remasters. From Age of Empires to Mass Effect, it seems like every game we grew up with is getting an updated version for the current and next generation platforms.
While this may not appeal to some, it can be fun to pick a children’s favorite game and re-experience it in reimagined graphics and gameplay. Diablo II: Resurrected doesn’t seem to change the original gameplay much – after all, if it’s not broken, don’t fix it – with the added sparkle of modern graphics and online features. It would be fun to return to this classic RPG, more than two decades after it first appeared.
Sable
When: 23 September
Where: PC (Windows, macOS), Xbox Series S / X
No fight. There is no linear narrative. Sable promises to be a unique open world explorer that revolves around the eponymous protagonist who must find a ritual mask to return to his clan. The game will have many puzzles and even more segments to explore the open world in which you have to navigate the ruins and sand dunes.
Director’s Cut Death Stranding
When: 24 september
Where: PS5
When Hideo Kojima first released Death Stranding as a PS4 exclusive a couple of years ago, fans of the iconic game director were highly polarized. While some considered the game to be nothing more than a glorified walking simulator, others argued that the unique gameplay and gripping storyline made it one of the best for Kojima.
PS5 owners can now get a massively redesigned version of the game that not only introduces new elements such as changes to the main story, but also adds entirely new in-game features such as racing (we’re not kidding you) and new weapons. It also promises to make exploring the game less tedious and add appeal to the next-gen PS5’s graphics prowess. When you consider the preview trailer, Death Stranding Director’s Cut feels like a brand new game and not just a re-release with next generation updates.
Lost judgment
When: 24 september
Where: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox S / X series,
This JRPG, a spiritual by-product of the Yakuza games, will follow the adventures of private detective Takayuki Yagami as he finds his way through the streets and mysteries of Yokohama and Kamurocho to investigate a murder crime. The console-exclusive promises a fair balance between signature JRPG action sequences and stealth gameplay.
New world
When: 28 september
Where: PC
It looks like a really fresh MMORPG. Developed by Amazon Games, New World has experienced a fair amount of delays since its first announcement. back in 2016… Finally seeing the light of day, New World will see players go online to explore and conquer a 17th century world modeled after America.
There’s also a 50v50 massive combat mode called War, which promises to take on classics like Guild Wars 2 or World of Warcraft. New World is a buy-to-play game, so no monthly subscription fee is required.
Hot wheels are unleashed
When: September 30th
Where: PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series S / X
In the years before Fast & Furious started sending cars into space, we broke the laws of physics (in our imaginations) on a daily basis, creating brightly colored die-cast cars known as Hot Wheels. Developed by Milestone, Hot Wheels Unleashed brings the same childhood madness to our screens. Not only will you be able to conquer insane tracks, but you will (virtually) be able to collect some of the most iconic Hot Wheels models ever made. Each car has its own power and you can customize your Hot Wheels as well.
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