Level up your gaming with the best titles coming your way in September and October, including dynamic football experience EA SPORTS FC 25
By Charlotte Briggs, Staff Writer
There are tons of top video game titles launching in the coming weeks and EA SPORTS FC 25, Frostpunk 2 and The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom are leading the charge.
Whether you have a PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch or you’re a PC gamer, you’ll find an exciting new game coming your way in the next few weeks.
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Here’s all you need to know about the biggest game releases of September and October 2024…
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
Available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S from Thursday 12 September
Take the wheel in some of the world’s most luxurious cars as Test Drive Unlimited returns with a thrilling new chapter. Whether you’re a member of the Streets or the Sharps, race along 340 miles of Hong Kong’s streets for your shot at taking home the coveted Solar Crown. And with access to supercars from Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Porsche, Mercedes, Bugatti and more, as well as invitations to the city’s finest casinos, nightclubs and venues, you’ll be living the high life in no time.
UFL
Available on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S from Thursday 12 September
After two delayed releases and a $40 million investment from Cristiano Ronaldo, footie fans can finally get their hands on this immersive, free-to-play football game. Create your dream squad from a list of stars that boasts some of the beautiful game’s best players, then master the pitch with only your own managerial skills and smarts to assist you.
Funko Fusion
Available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S from Friday 13 September
If your shelves are adorned with Funko Pop! from your favourite films and TV shows, then the idea of those characters colliding in an action-adventure game is probably a dream come true. Good news, then. This colourful action-adventure features more than 60 playable characters from franchises like Jurassic World, Back To The Future, Jaws, Chucky, Battlestar Galactica, Hot Fuzz and many more.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Available on PS4 and Xbox One from Tuesday 17 September
One of the best recent Star Wars games is making its long-awaited debut on PS4 and Xbox One platforms in September. The hugely popular sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order continues Cal Kestis’ story, as he battles foes across the galaxy to make a stand against the Empire and protect the legacy of the Jedi Order. Players can expect the same rich, narrative-driven storytelling and action-adventure gameplay as in its predecessor while enjoying additional features such as new cosmetic customisation options, more expansive maps and five different lightsaber types.
The Plucky Squire
Available on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC from Tuesday 17 September
Come along for magical adventures with Jot in this charming fairytale adventure. After Jot is kicked out of the pages of his storybook by the malevolent Humgrump, our hero must jump between two-dimensional and three-dimensional realms to save his friends from Humgrump’s dark forces and restore his very own happily ever after. Expect plenty of delightful puzzles, mini challenges and even boxing badgers.
God Of War: Ragnarök
Available on PC from Thursday 19 September
PC players, rejoice! Because the sequel to 2018’s God Of War is finally here. Embark on an epic journey to each of the Nine Realms with Kratos and Atreus, as they prepare to face fearsome enemies, mythical landscapes and a prophesied battle that will end the world. Bragging bigger and bolder gameplay than ever before thanks to a host of extra technical features, we have no doubt that the latest instalment in the God Of War saga will leave you feeling satisfied.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster
Available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S from Thursday 19 September
What’s better than the first-ever Dead Rising game we hear you ask? How about a remastered version with a full graphical overhaul so that you don’t miss a second of zombie-slaughtering, flesh-chomping action. Fans of the original game from 2006 can enjoy this remaster that been brought back to life with mechanical improvements, auto-save support and other quality-of-life features. Happy slaying!
Frostpunk 2
Available on PC from Friday 20 September
After an unexpected delay earlier this year thanks to developers addressing some fan feedback, we can’t wait to get our hands on the next instalment in the award-winning Frostpunk franchise. This sequel survival game sees players take the role as Steward where they develop and expand their own city in an unforgiving, post-apocalyptic environment. But as you advance through this multi-chapter saga against a never-ending winter, you’ll face perilous challenges, rebellious uprisings and the burden of leadership.
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
Available on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC from Tuesday 24 September
Mouses at the ready (see what we did there?). Whatever your choice of console, bring some Disney magic into your world in this nostalgic Mickey Mouse 3D platformer remake. Armed with your magic brush, colour palette and paint thinner, embark on an artistic odyssey with state-of-the-art visuals, improved controls and new movements for Mickey such as dash, ground pound and sprinting. And as your travel between lands, you’re bound to bump into an iconic character or two, including Oswald the Lucky Rabbit who was Walt Disney’s first creation.
Ara: History Untold
Available on PC from Tuesday 24 September
Have you ever looked at a colleague and thought you could do a better job than them? Well, this turn-based grand strategy games takes that idea to a whole new level but with a historical twist. Step into the shoes of some of civilisation’s most famous leaders and rewrite history as Genghis Khan, Queen Elizabeth I, Confucius, Boudica, George Washington, Julius Caeser, Nefertiti, Alexander The Great and more. But will you be a fair and just ruler or become consumed by power? There’s only one way to find out.
The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom
Available on Nintendo Switch from Thursday 26 September
Re-enter the whimsical world of Hyrule as you’ve never seen it before. In a franchise first, players star as titular character Princess Zelda on a one-woman mission to save Link and the rest of the kingdom from the sinister, supernatural Still World. The Legend Of Zelda’s latest title combines traditional Zelda gameplay with all-new creative powers including the Tri Rod that produces magical “echoes”, reminding us why this series has stayed so popular over its near 40-year tenure.
EA SPORTS FC 25
Available on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC from Friday 27 September
At last! Football fans can hit the virtual pitch for the hotly anticipated second entry of the EA SPORTS FC series. The game has a range of new features to enjoy including FC IQ, 50 customisable player roles, real-time tactical suggestions and the arrival of fresh five-a-side experience, Rush Mode. And for the first time in history, players can manage teams from the top five women’s leagues. Pre-ordered the Ultimate Edition? Then you can start managing your club from Friday 20 September.
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game
Available on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC from Friday 4 October
Move over SpongeBob, there’s a new Star in town. Everyone’s favourite starfish is headlining his first solo open-world adventure and you’re invited along for the wild ride. Take on whacky challengers set by fellow Bikini Bottom residents SpongeBob, Sandy Cheeks and Mr Krabs, while finding your own physics-based fun with almost any item that you come across. Expect plenty of challenges, treasure and nautical nonsense.
Silent Hill 2
Available on PS5 and PC from Tuesday 8 October
More than 20 years ago, Japanese gaming giant Konami introduced the Silent Hill videogame franchise to critical acclaim. Now a new generation of gamers can “experience a masterclass in psychological horror” with the remake of this 2001 sequel of the same name. The game follows lonely widower James Sunderland (voiced by actor Luke Roberts) who returns to Silent Hill upon receiving a letter from his deceased wife. The consequences are horrifying, obvs. New game features include a modernised third-person camera system, reactive combat and new locations to explore. Just don’t play it alone…
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO
Available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S from Friday 11 October
Get ready to go Super Saiyan with Goku and the gang in Dragon Ball Z’s newest entry. Choose from 164 Dragon Ball characters and customize their abilities to suit your fighting style, before stepping into the arena for high-speed 3D battles either in single-player or multi-player mode. With new features like the lightning speed Short Dash technique, the Vanishing Assaults attack and a Skill Count that triggers your fighter’s special abilities, we can guarantee this game will take your battle capabilities to the next level.