September 2025 is shaping up to be an absolute grinder of a month for gaming. Kicking off with the ultra-affordable, long awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong and exploding into heavy hitters like Borderlands 4, Dying Light: The Beast, and Silent Hill f, this month gives players tons of games to choose from.
Want to plan what to prioritize? Here’s your all-in-one release guide for this crazy good month for gamers.
What game are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments below!
1. Hollow Knight: Silksong – September 4, 2025
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC—also available on Xbox Game Pass at launch.
- Price: $19.99 USD
- Why It Matters: I’ve been waiting for this game for 8 years and was almost ready to give up on it. Imagine my surprise when it was finally confirmed for September 4th, and for only $19.99. Can’t wait to sink my teeth into this metroidvania gem.
2. Hell Is Us – September 4, 2025
- Platforms: Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
- Price: Standard edition priced at $59.99, deluxe is $79.99.
- Game Style: A surreal Soulslike with detective mechanics, exploration, puzzles, and an emotionally charged, war‑torn narrative. Atmospherically unique but with critiques around repetitive combat and samey enemies.
3. Cronos: The New Dawn – September 5, 2025
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Switch 2 (with Xbox/PC early access via Deluxe editions).
- Price: Base game around €59.99 / $59.99
- About the Game: A horror‑survival journey with time‑rift mechanics and strategic corpse burning to prevent enemy fusion. Bloober Team aims for high‑tier horror narrative, this time with more gameplay than just walking around.
4. Borderlands 4 – September 12, 2025
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic; Nintendo Switch 2 at a later date.
- Price:
- Standard Edition: $69.99
- Deluxe: $99.99
- Super Deluxe: $129.99
- Post‑Launch Plans: Robust roadmap including paid expansions (two focused on new Vault Hunters), seasonal events starting October, weekly boss encounters, and more.
5. Dying Light: The Beast – September 19, 2025
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam & Epic).
- Price: Standard edition around $59.99 (confirmed across platforms), with pre‑order bonuses like Hero of Harran bundle.
- Notes: Anyone who purchased the Ultimate Edition of Dying Light 2 Stay Human will receive Dying Light: The Beast for free!
6. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – September 25, 2025
- Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2 (upgrade path available).
- Price: Base game $69.99 on most platforms; Switch original version $59.99. Deluxe/Digital Deluxe up to ~$89.99–90.00; collector editions may cost up to $249.99.
- What’s New: Guest characters like Hatsune Miku, Persona 5’s Joker, Minecraft’s Steve; robust cosmetic options and cross‑play support.
7. Silent Hill f – September 25, 2025
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam, Epic), and potentially Switch 2.
- Price: Standard edition $69.99; Deluxe edition $79.99 includes early access and digital extras.
- Overview: First new installment in the Silent Hill series in the last 13 years, set in 1960s Japan, featuring a standalone story with familiar horror elements and a LOT of combat. We’ll see. Fingers crossed!
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