Best Upcoming PC Games of September 2026 (10 Games to Watch)

September 2026 is shaping up to be one of the stronger months of the year for PC gaming. Instead of being dominated by a single huge release, the month is packed with everything from open-world RPGs and psychological horror to large-scale tactical shooters, arcade racing, JRPGs, and co-op dungeon crawlers.

Some of the biggest names include The Blood of Dawnwalker, Capcom’s return to Onimusha with Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Remedy’s CONTROL Resonant, the long-awaited SILENT HILL: Townfall, and the newly announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered. Racing fans also have HOT WHEELS Infinite Rush, while Minecraft Dungeons II brings another major co-op release at the end of the month.

Here are the 10 best upcoming PC games of September 2026 that should be on your radar.

Release dates can change, and PC unlock times may differ slightly between regions.

Best Upcoming PC Games in September 2026

Game	Release Date	Genre
The Blood of Dawnwalker	September 3*	Open-World Action RPG
Onimusha: Way of the Sword	September 4*	Action / Dark Fantasy
Halloween: The Game	September 8	Survival Horror
WARDOGS	September 10	Tactical Multiplayer FPS
HOT WHEELS Infinite Rush	September 10	Arcade Racing / Open World
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter	September 17*	JRPG
SILENT HILL: Townfall	September 24*	Psychological Horror
CONTROL Resonant	September 24	Action RPG
Minecraft Dungeons II	September 29	Action RPG / Co-op
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered	September 29	Open-World Action RPG

*The publisher’s official release date is shown. Steam may display the previous calendar day in some regions because of global unlock times.

1. The Blood of Dawnwalker

Release Date: September 3, 2026
Developer: Rebel Wolves
Genre: Open-World Action RPG, Dark Fantasy

The Blood of Dawnwalker may be the biggest RPG release of September. Developed by Rebel Wolves, the game takes players to a dark version of 14th-century Europe where vampires have stepped out of hiding and begun taking control during a period already devastated by war and plague.

You play as Coen, a Dawnwalker caught between humanity and vampirism. That condition is more than a story detail. Coen operates differently depending on whether he is travelling during the day or at night, opening different abilities and approaches to quests.

The game also puts unusual emphasis on time. Your mission to rescue Coen’s family takes place within a limited period, so choosing what to investigate and where to spend your time can influence how the story develops.

For players looking for a large single-player RPG with choices, exploration, dark fantasy and a world that reacts to their decisions, this is easily one of September’s most important PC releases.

2. Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Release Date: September 4, 2026
Developer: Capcom
Genre: Action, Dark Fantasy, Samurai

After years without a completely new mainline entry, Onimusha: Way of the Sword finally brings Capcom’s samurai action series back.

The game takes place in a dark supernatural version of Kyoto and follows legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi as he battles the demonic Genma. Equipped with an Oni Gauntlet, Musashi can absorb souls from defeated enemies while cutting through increasingly dangerous supernatural creatures.

Combat appears to be the main attraction. Sword fights are heavy and violent, with an emphasis on timing, counters, deflections and finishing attacks rather than simply overwhelming enemies with endless combos.

Capcom has been particularly strong with its modern action games, and seeing Onimusha receive a full-scale revival rather than another remaster makes Way of the Sword one of September’s easiest games to keep an eye on.

3. Halloween: The Game

Release Date: September 8, 2026
Developer: IllFonic
Genre: Horror, Survival, Multiplayer

Michael Myers returns to Haddonfield in Halloween: The Game, a new horror title based on the original 1978 film.

The obvious attraction is being able to step into the role of Michael Myers himself, stalking victims and using the environment to create the kind of slow, uncomfortable tension that defines the movies. But the game isn’t limited to playing as the killer. Players can also try to survive and fight back against the Boogeyman.

It supports both multiplayer and single-player content, which could make Halloween more flexible than a traditional asymmetrical multiplayer horror game. IllFonic also has plenty of experience in this space after working on multiplayer games built around recognizable horror and movie properties.

Launching well before October gives horror fans plenty of time to make Halloween part of their actual Halloween gaming lineup.

4. WARDOGS

Release Date: September 10, 2026 – Early Access
Developer: BULKHEAD
Genre: Tactical FPS, Multiplayer, Combined Arms

WARDOGS is one of the most interesting multiplayer shooters arriving this month, particularly for PC players who want something between a hardcore military simulator and a more accessible large-scale FPS.

Matches support up to 100 players split between three opposing teams. Instead of two armies fighting across a fixed frontline, all three sides compete for control zones inside large maps, creating fights that can change direction quickly.

Infantry combat is only part of it. Vehicles, destructible environments, construction mechanics and combined-arms warfare all feed into the larger battlefield.

WARDOGS launches into Early Access rather than as a finished 1.0 game, so it will be worth watching how its servers, balance and performance hold up once thousands of players arrive. Still, strong pre-release interest has already made it one of September’s most notable PC multiplayer launches.

5. HOT WHEELS Infinite Rush

Release Date: September 10, 2026
Developer: Milestone
Genre: Arcade Racing, Open-World Racing

HOT WHEELS Infinite Rush takes the toy-car racing series beyond traditional orange tracks and into a larger world built around exploration, racing and collecting.

The game features four freely explorable islands, each with its own atmosphere, events, challenges and secrets. Players can race around the environments, smash through obstacles, search for hidden items and complete activities before eventually challenging each island’s Rush Master.

Car collecting remains a major part of the experience, with more than 150 vehicles spread across multiple classes. The lineup includes familiar Hot Wheels creations alongside licensed cars, while customization options allow players to change liveries, stickers and wheels.

There is also a redesigned Track Builder, multiplayer with cross-play, and local split-screen support for up to four players. Milestone’s previous Hot Wheels games already proved that the license works well as an arcade racer, and the move toward a more open structure could make Infinite Rush the most ambitious entry yet.

6. Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter

Release Date: September 17, 2026
Developer: Nihon Falcom
Genre: JRPG, Adventure

Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter continues Estelle Bright’s story after the events of the first chapter and sends her across Liberl in search of Joshua while the mysterious Ouroboros organization moves deeper into the spotlight.

The Trails series has always been built around long-form storytelling, interconnected characters and worlds where seemingly minor events can become important much later. That means 2nd Chapter will probably be far more rewarding for players who have already experienced the first game rather than newcomers jumping directly into the sequel.

Alongside its story, players can expect party-based RPG combat, exploration, character progression and the detailed world-building that has kept the Trails series going for decades.

September has several much louder releases, but for JRPG fans this could quietly end up being one of the most important games of the entire month.

7. SILENT HILL: Townfall

Release Date: September 24, 2026
Developer: Screen Burn
Genre: Psychological Horror, Adventure

September becomes considerably darker near the end of the month with SILENT HILL: Townfall.

Rather than simply recreating the structure of older Silent Hill games, Townfall moves the series into a first-person perspective. The story follows Simon Ordell as he returns to the isolated island town of St. Amelia in Scotland during 1996, where buried memories and an increasingly unstable reality begin pulling him deeper into the town’s history.

Players will have access to only a limited collection of weapons and tools. One of the more unusual is a portable CRT television capable of picking up strange signals. Exploration, puzzles and evasion appear to be just as important as direct confrontation.

Silent Hill has regained a lot of momentum in recent years, and Townfall looks interesting precisely because it isn’t trying to be another conventional entry. A new setting, protagonist and perspective give it room to experiment while keeping the psychological horror that defines the series.

8. CONTROL Resonant

Release Date: September 24, 2026
Developer: Remedy Entertainment
Genre: Action RPG, Supernatural Action

CONTROL Resonant brings Remedy’s strange supernatural universe back, but this time Jesse Faden isn’t the playable protagonist. Her brother Dylan steps into the lead role as a paranormal disaster spreads across Manhattan.

Resonant is also pushing the series further toward action RPG territory. Dylan has supernatural abilities, different combat options and a weapon known as the Aberrant that can take multiple forms. Character builds and customization appear to play a considerably larger role than they did in the first Control.

Moving outside the Oldest House also gives Remedy a much larger environment to distort. Manhattan has been transformed by paranormal forces, allowing familiar city streets and structures to bend into the surreal architecture the studio does so well.

Control was already one of Remedy’s most distinctive games. A sequel willing to change its protagonist, setting and combat structure instead of simply repeating the original makes Resonant one of the most exciting PC games scheduled for September.

9. Minecraft Dungeons II

Release Date: September 29, 2026
Developer: Mojang Studios, Double Eleven
Genre: Action RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Co-op

Minecraft Dungeons II closes out September with another approachable take on the action RPG formula.

The sequel expands beyond the first Minecraft Dungeons with a new adventure, unexplored regions, additional enemies, weapons, armor, artifacts and other equipment to collect. Players will once again be able to build their own hero rather than being restricted by traditional character classes.

Co-op remains a major part of the experience. Players can fight through the adventure together, while solo play is still fully supported for anyone who prefers tackling dungeons alone.

The original succeeded because it took the basic appeal of games such as Diablo and simplified it without completely removing the satisfaction of hunting for stronger equipment. Minecraft Dungeons II appears to be adding more depth while keeping that accessibility intact.

For groups looking for a new co-op PC game, this could be one of September’s safest choices.

10. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered

Release Date: September 29, 2026
Developer: CD PROJEKT RED
Genre: Open-World Action RPG

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered is one of the biggest last-minute additions to September’s PC lineup. CD PROJEKT RED announced the remastered version during gamescom 2026, bringing Geralt’s acclaimed open-world adventure back with a new round of technical and gameplay improvements.

The remaster includes upgrades to visuals, performance, gameplay and other parts of the experience. Rather than simply increasing the resolution of the original game, CD PROJEKT RED is positioning this as a broader update designed to modernize The Witcher 3 for current hardware and give returning players another reason to explore the Northern Realms.

Existing owners of The Witcher 3 on qualifying platforms will receive Remastered as a free upgrade. It launches on PC alongside PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with September 29 also marking the game’s arrival on Battle.net.

The timing is particularly interesting for Witcher fans. CD PROJEKT RED also used the announcement to reveal the upcoming Songs of the Past expansion, which is planned for 2027 and will take players to the new realm of Letten. With more Witcher content on the horizon, Remastered could make September an ideal time to return to Geralt’s story.

Which September 2026 PC Game Should You Watch?

There isn’t one obvious winner because September covers so many different genres.

The Blood of Dawnwalker is arguably the month’s biggest choice for RPG players, while Onimusha: Way of the Sword is the one to watch for players who want demanding sword-based action. Horror fans have both Halloween and SILENT HILL: Townfall, while racing fans looking for something lighter have HOT WHEELS Infinite Rush.

CONTROL Resonant may be the most intriguing release simply because Remedy appears willing to substantially change the formula rather than produce a straightforward sequel. Meanwhile, WARDOGS could become a major multiplayer PC game if its ambitious 100-player battles work as intended.

The end of September is especially strong, with Minecraft Dungeons II offering a new co-op action RPG adventure and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered giving one of PC gaming’s best-known RPGs a major return on the same day.

Whatever you play, September 2026 looks far busier than a typical post-summer release month—and several of these games have the potential to remain relevant well beyond launch.