We’re now at the end of summer 2021, which means we’re in the midst of the huge wave of games that are coming our way between now and Christmas. If you’re looking for a lot of top quality games to spend all of your money on, you’re in luck, because September 2021 is filled with plenty of new games for you to enjoy.
Truth be told, this list isn’t even exhaustive, as between the likes of Lake, WRC 10, Aragami 2, NBA 2K22, FIFA 22, Melty Blood: Type Lumina, the HD re-release of Sonic Colours and the console release of Insurgency: Sandstorm, there’s so many incredible games for players to enjoy. However, we’ve shortened the list to some of the bigger ones you should be keeping an eye on. Here are the biggest new games of September 2021 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S, and Switch.
September 2021 New Games
F.I.S.T.: Forget In Shadow Torch | September 7th
Developer: Shanghai TiGames Network Technology Limited
Publisher: BiliBili
Platform(s): PS4, PS5
“Let’s get F.I.S.T.’d” would probably be the tagline for F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch had it launched in the mid-2000s, though to be honest, the concept looks like something from that era to begin with, in the best way possible. A 2.5D platformer/Metroidvania, you play as a bunny who creates a giant metal robot arm and uses it to batter enemies across a variety of locations. That’s it, and it looks incredible.
Developed in China, F.I.S.T. combines traditional eastern culture and aesthetics with a cyberpunk dystopia that sees the Machine Legion occupying Torch City. As the rabbit, Rayton, you’re out to fight back, unlocking new abilities and weapons along the way to explore every area of the city.
Life is Strange: True Colors | September 10th
Developer: Square Enix, Deck Nine
Publisher: Square Enix, Deck Nine
Platform(s): PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S, Stadia (Switch release delayed)
Your true colours are shining through, or at least the true colours of the characters of Haven Springs are shining through whenever lead character Alex walks into the room. Life Is Strange: True Colors sees players taking on the role of Alex Chen, who’s using her ability to experience the emotions of others, which are seen as colours, in order to explore the circumstances surrounding her brother’s death.
Unlike previous Life Is Strange games, which were released episodically, Life Is Strange: True Colors’ full adventure will be available from the get-go, with players able to explore the town of Haven Springs and interact with its various characters. You can even customise Alex with plenty of different options, and there’s a fully licensed soundtrack to boot. If you’re into narrative adventure games, this one ought to be a treat.
Tales of Arise | September 10th
Developer: Bandai Namco
Publisher: Bandai Namco
Platform(s): PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S
For JRPG fans, a new “Tales of” game is cause for celebration, as they’re often some of the most engrossing and enjoyable games in the genre. The latest addition, Tales of Arise, looks to continue that grand tradition by offering an expansive story spanning multiple planets, with two worlds on the brink of war and the characters who are caught between looking to survive.
With battles taking place in real time, you’ll be able to control a vibrant cast of characters as you explore unique locations and fight tonnes of monsters. Like most, if not all JRPGs, Tales of Arise looks like an ambitious game, but if the quality is up to the same standards that the rest of the series is, including the excellent Tales of Vesperia, Arise could be a real GOTY contender. Keep your eyes peeled for this one.
WarioWare: Get It Together! | September 10th
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Platform(s): Switch
You there! Do you like minigames? Do you like them being thrown at you at a rapid pace, to the point where half the time you’re confused and end up failing them? WarioWare is for you. A series stemming all the way back to the GameCube, WarioWare is finally making its way to the Nintendo Switch with Get It Together!, which could vary up the formula in a big way. After 10 games, you’d hope it would.
WarioWare: Get It Together! still follows the same pattern as previous entries in the series, with players aiming to complete a series of quick-fire microgames, but the twist here is that each character has their own playstyle, meaning that most microgames have more than one way of solving the problem at hand. It might not mean everything in terms of replayability, but it’s a nice added feature if nothing else.
Deathloop | September 14th
Developer: Arkane
Publisher: Bethesda
Platform(s): PC, PS5
Arkane have made a name for themselves as creators of some of the most innovative and enjoyable first-person experiences of the past decade, with Dishonored and Prey captivating the imagination of gamers around the world. Deathloop is their next IP, aiming to blend what they’ve learned from previous games and infuse it into an action-focused time loop story that’s equal parts bombastic adventure and intricate puzzle.
You control Colt, an assassin stuck on the shores of Blackreef, subject to the whims of a time loop instigated by some wealthy and sadistic individuals hoping for an endless murder party. Fortunately, Colt has the ability to learn experiences from each subsequent loop, allowing him to adapt strategies with the hope of taking down 8 targets in one loop. Just be on the lookout for Julianna, a fellow assassin who can be controlled by other players and will try to ruin your day.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits | September 21st
Developer: Ember Lab
Publisher: Ember Lab
Platform(s): PC, PS4, PS5
The debut video game from Ember Lab, a team who’s been working on animated commercials and video-game branded applications. An actual video game was just the next logical step, which comes in the form of Kena: Bridge of Spirits, a third person adventure game that could become one of the PlayStation’s sleeper hits.
You play as Kena, a spirit guide exploring the ruins of a civilisation long since abandoned. As a spirit guide, you’ll be able to cross that bridge between the living and the dead, helping those spirits who haven’t been able to move on to the other side. There’s also The Rot, a group of cute and cuddly creatures that should really become mascots. I’ll take several plushies, thanks.
Sable | September 23rd
Developer: Shedworks
Publisher: Raw Fury
Platform(s): PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S
Based on the demo alone, Sable could very well be Game of the Year. That’s a lofty claim, sure, but there’s something magical about the game’s simplistic yet grand premise, as you control a young tribe member, the titular Sable, as she’s sent out on a pilgrimage to experience the wider world. There’s no combat or boss fights or anything, just you, your hoverbike and a whole new planet to discover.
The most striking aspect of Sable is the graphics and visual style, with the cel-shading animation drawing attention even from screenshots alone. Players will be able to meet plenty of characters, customise Sable and her hoverbike with a variety of cosmetics, and explore this strange new world at their own pace. All of that, and it’s launching on Xbox Game Pass, which is fantastic.
Lost Judgment | September 24th
Developer: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Publisher: SEGA
Platform(s): PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S
The Yakuza series might have made the permanent move towards turn-based RPG gameplay, so it’s fortunate for fans of real-time street pugilism that Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have Lost Judgment, the sequel to their detective-themed game from a few years ago. Reprising the role of Yagami, you’ll be drawn back in to investigate someone accused of both murder and sexual harrassment. You know, light and breezy stuff.
Lost Judgment will follow the action gameplay of its predecessor, with Yagami able to switch between Crane and Tiger fighting styles. There’s even the new Snake style, which is aimed around counter-attacking opponents. On top of that, there’s a whole set of side stories set around a school which aim to offer a lighter side of events to the main story, and there’s a Shiba who follows you around. How are you not already excited?
Lemnis Gate | September 28th
Developer: Ratloop Games
Publisher: Ratloop Games, Frontier Foundry
Platform(s): PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S
Lofty premises are often a bit of a tough sell when it comes to multiplayer shooters, so Lemnis Gate might be fighting an uphill battle when it launches this month, but considering the fact that it’ll be launching straight onto Game Pass, it might do okay. Fingers crossed for it, as its blend of first-person shooting and turn-based strategy could genuinely offer something new in the multiplayer shooter scene.
Players take it in turns, with 25 seconds to commit to attacking and defending an objective, with each subsequent turn unveiling a new layer of the time loop. Each loop presents new strategies as you both vie for supremacy, and with multiple heroes, each with their own abilities and weapons, there’s a lot to sink your teeth into, so if you love FPS games, give this a whirl.
Hot Wheels Unleashed | September 30th
Developer: Milestone
Publisher: Milestone
Platform(s): PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S
Considering that Hot Wheels is one of the most successful and iconic toy car brands in the world, you’d think there would be more excellent Hot Wheels racing games out there, but that hasn’t happened. There was that Hot Wheels expansion for Forza Horizon 3, but that game’s End of Life status happened so everything basically got deleted. Never mind, eh?
Hot Wheels Unleashed sees players racing across miniaturised tracks inspired by the toy brand, with environments that range from a kid’s bedroom, libraries, college campuses, construction sites, skate parks and more. There’s even a track editor, allowing players to create and share their own tracks online for everyone to enjoy. It could be a great racing game, or if nothing else, it’ll fill the gap between now and Forza Horizon 5’s launch.
Then we’ll fall back to Hot Wheels when Horizon 5 gets End of Life’d too.
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