September 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark month in gaming, packed with major sequels, bold indie titles, and remastered classics—spanning everything from Silksong to tactical favorites.

1. Hollow Knight: Silksong — Released September 4

After a six-year wait, Team Cherry’s sequel to their indie masterpiece finally launched. Silksong caused digital storefronts like Steam and the Nintendo eShop to crash under demand, registering over 535,000 concurrent Steam players, placing it among the most played games in history. This Metroidvania arrives across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and the new Switch 2.

2. Borderlands 4 — Available September 12

The latest installment in the beloved looter-shooter franchise lands mid-month, with a seamless world design, new traversal options like grappling hooks, and four vault hunters ready for co-op adventure. Available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S—with a Nintendo Switch 2 version following in October.

3. Metal Eden — Published September 2

From the creators of Ruiner, this high-octane cyber-punk FPS blends intense parkour movement with aggressive combat mechanics. The game debuted across major consoles and PC, delivering a dynamic single-player experience inspired by Doom and Ghostrunner.

4. Cronos: The New Dawn — Launching September 5

Bloober Team’s first original IP since its Silent Hill remake hits shelves. The story follows the Traveler in a sci-fi horror setting, exploring a world devastated by a mysterious plague. A deluxe edition offers 48-hour early access, with the standard version arriving on all platforms shortly after.

5. Endless Legend 2 — Early Access from September 22

Finally returning to the fantasy 4X genre, Amplitude Studios offers early access to its turn-based epic. Players can choose from unique factions and navigate a dynamic, oceanic world shaped by tides and narrative-driven challenges.

6. QQQbeats!!! — Dropping September 18

Taito’s rhythm-puzzle hybrid hits Nintendo Switch this month. It features bubble-shooter mechanics paired with rhythm gameplay and includes tracks from Hatsune Miku, VTubers, and Touhou.

Additional Noteworthy Titles

Other highlights include EA Sports FC 26, Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection, and Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac

Hirogami (origami-inspired platformer) and Hell is Us (survival title) debuted early in the month.

Everyone’s Golf: Hot Shots and Silent Hill f bring genre diversity with nostalgic and horror flavors.

RPG fans can look forward to Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles closing out the month.