As I write this, there are 122 days left in the hellscape we have come to know as 2020. 122 more days of pain, 122 more days of disappointment, 122 more days of people mentioning how bad 2020 is. But at least we have some new games to play.
September 2020 sees the video game release schedule kicking back into life after a slow couple of months, September also continuing the build towards the price and release date reveal of both next-gen consoles. It’s one of the strongest months of the year, one that shows that current-gen still has some life left in her yet while also likely being the month when we finally, finally find out what we need to know about the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Here’s what you need to know about the biggest new games releasing on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch this September. Spoilers: it’s the month of remasters and Stadia, if you can believe it.
September 2020 Release Schedule
| Game | Platforms | Release |
| Crusader Kings III | PC | September 1st |
| Marvel's Avengers | PC, PS4, XB1, Stadia | September 4th |
| Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 | PC, PS4, XB1, Stadia | September 4th |
| Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning | PC, PS4, XB1 | September 8th |
| PES 2021 Season Update | PC, PS4, XB1 | September 15th |
| Spelunky 2 | PS4 | September 15th |
| WWE 2K Battlegrounds | PC, PS4, XB1, NS, Stadia | September 18th |
| Crysis Remastered | PC, PS4, XB1 | September 18th |
| Serious Sam 4 | PC, Stadia | September 24th |
| Mafia: Definitive Edition | PC, PS4, XB1, Stadia | September 25th |
| The Walking Dead: Onslaught | PCVR, PSVR | September 29th |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | PC, Stadia | September 30th |
Check out a few select picks for the games you should be checking out this month down below.
Crusader Kings III | September 1st
Developer: Paradox Interactive
Publisher: Paradox Interactive
Platform(s): PC
I’ve been waiting years for this. Years. Few series in this world are capable of destroying your life quite like Crusader Kings, and it looks like its third instalment may threaten to make you allergic to sunlight — and also keep a close eye on your family.
A grand epic in which you control your dynasty as a nice or naughty leader, Crusader Kings III is going to consume your life as you beat back traitors (including your own children), maintain a happy court, and try to expand your kingdom throughout the centuries. Just take me now, you Galactus of video games.
Marvel’s Avengers | September 4th
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
Publisher: Square Enix
Platform(s): PC, PS4, XB1, Stadia
One of 2020’s most polarising games based on how its beta went down, Marvel’s Avengers releases this September in a bit of an interesting spot with platform exclusive content and questionable paid early access. But it sure is pretty.
Having played the beta, Marvel’s Avengers is shaping up to be a fun enough live service release that features a decent single-player campaign as well as the expected grind for online play. Keep your eyes peeled for our thoughts on the finished product.
Oh, it’s also out on September 1st for those who pay more, so that’s where we’re at these days.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 | September 4th
Developer: Vicarious Visions, Neversoft
Publisher: Activision
Platform(s): PC, PS4, XB1
Just about the only thing Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 has to do is be better than the fifth game. As long as it is an actually playable game that modernises some of the original games’ aged quirks, it should be an absolute hit.
Along with updated visuals, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 will also contemporise the iconic soundtracks of both games, blending the classics and the newest hits into one mega compilation. Activision, despite all their faults, seem to know what fans want from their remakes, so here’s hoping this bundle delivers.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning | September 8th
Developer: 38 Studios, Big Huge Games
Publisher: THQ Nordic
Platform(s): PC, PS4, XB1
THQ Nordic, the king of the unexpected remaster, strike again this month with the superbly named Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning, an update of the cult classic RPG that was mired in controversy. It’s not usual for a game to get in a legal battle with an American state, let’s just say that.
Re-Reckoning isn’t a grand overhaul of the original game, it featuring noticeable visual improvements and a few quality of life tweaks. This remaster is instead a great chance for new players to discover this weird, wild gem for the first time.
Spelunky 2 | September 15th
Developer: Mossmouth, BlitWorks
Publisher: Mossmouth
Platform(s): PS4
Curiously launching as a timed PS4 exclusive, Spelunky 2 is the follow-up to one of the most beloved indie games of all time that also seems to have been in the works since the beginning of time.
Spelunky 2 will see you descending into deep caverns on the hunt for precious loot, picking up playable friends and harassing shopkeepers along the way. The developers promise an even more misanthropic adventure than before, so strap in for pain.
WWE 2K Battlegrounds | September 18th
Developer: Saber Interactive
Publisher: 2K
Platform(s): PC, PS4, XB1, NS, Stadia
Everyone knows about the many failures of WWE 2K20 by now, it being such a disaster that Visual Concepts are focusing on a full release next year with no mainline release this year. Enter WWE 2K Battlegrounds to plug that gap.
Developed by Saber Interactive, who have a reputation for saving the day, Battlegrounds is an arcade brawler that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Featuring power-ups, ridiculous movies, and alligators, this may be a PS2 throwback that surprises some people this month.
Serious Sam 4 | September 24th
Developer: Croteam
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Platform(s): PC, Stadia
While we can question why it’s coming to Stadia and not consoles this month, there’s one thing about Serious Sam 4 that we know for certain: it will be loud, dumb fun that packs the screen with baddies to make go dead.
The first true Serious Sam game for many years, the minds behind the great Talos Principle are behind this new sequel and they’re promising all manner of destruction as you play as Sam “Serious” Stone and his commandos. It doesn’t look visually amazing, but anyone after “DOOM but more” might gel with this FPS.
Baldur’s Gate 3 | September 30th
Developer: Larian Studios
Publisher: Larian Studios
Platform(s): PC, Stadia
We rarely ever include early access games on our monthly games schedule coverage, but considering this will be the first Baldur’s Gate entry in an absurd amount of years and that it’s already looking like being a smash hit, we will make an exception.
Developed by the guys behind the critically adored Divinity franchise, Baldur’s Gate 3 has already had a little bit of criticism from some fans for looking too similar to Divinity itself. Considering how that franchise offers some of the best RPG action of all time, we’re personally fine with the similarity.
READ NEXT: PlayStation Plus: When Do New Monthly Games Go Live?
Some of the coverage you find on Cultured Vultures contains affiliate links, which provide us with small commissions based on purchases made from visiting our site. We cover gaming news, movie reviews, wrestling and much more.
