NEXT WEEK IN GAMES · WEEKLY RELEASE CALENDAR
Next Week in Games: September 7–13, 2026
Explore the September 7–13, 2026 game release calendar, including major PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and mobile launches. This edition highlights nine notable releases plus additional games and industry listings organized by date.
Release Week
September 7–13, 2026
9 highlighted releases · 33 tracked items
TuesdaySep 8
WednesdaySep 9
ThursdaySep 10
FridaySep 11
SaturdaySep 12
FEATURED RELEASE · SEPTEMBER 8
Halloween: The Game
IllFonic brings John Carpenter’s Halloween to an asymmetrical horror sandbox set in Haddonfield. Players can become Michael Myers and stalk the town, or fight back as civilians trying to warn the police and protect local families. The game also includes a dedicated single-player story that recreates the terror of Halloween night from Michael’s perspective.
Global ReleasePCPlayStation 5Xbox Series
Why it matters
IllFonic adapts John Carpenter’s Halloween as an asymmetrical horror sandbox, pairing Michael Myers multiplayer with a separate single-player story set in Haddonfield.
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SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
Games Releasing September 7–13
Eight additional highlighted releases span console launches, full releases, Version 1.0, Early Access and major platform editions. Expansions and industry events remain in the additional list.
Console Release
Ova Magica
The cozy farming and creature-collecting RPG expands to consoles after its PC 1.0 launch. Build a new life in Clover Town, grow crops, raise adorable blob companions and combine farm-life simulation with JRPG-style exploration and battles.
PlayStationXboxSwitchSwitch 2
September 8, 2026 · New Platforms
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Global Release
Honeycomb: The World Beyond
A sci-fi survival adventure set on the alien planet Sota7. Play as bioengineer Hennessy, build a base, craft essential tools, explore unfamiliar ecosystems and experiment with bioengineering while searching for discoveries that could help secure humanity’s future.
PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series
September 8, 2026 · Worldwide
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Global Release
Bus Simulator 27
The long-running bus simulation series moves to Felicia Bay with more than 45 officially licensed buses, including coaches for longer intercity routes. Drive, manage routes and staff, or build a transport company together in online co-op for up to four players.
PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series
September 8, 2026 · Worldwide
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Version 1.0
Valheim
Iron Gate’s Viking survival hit officially leaves Early Access with the long-awaited 1.0 update. The release adds the final Deep North biome and brings Valheim to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, with full crossplay across supported platforms.
PCPlayStation 5Xbox SeriesSwitch 2
September 9, 2026 · Full Release
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Global Release
HOT WHEELS Infinite Rush
Milestone’s new open-world Hot Wheels racer lets players freely explore four islands packed with races, challenges and activities. Collect more than 150 vehicles, build tracks, assemble a Rush Squad and compete to become the ultimate Rush Master.
PCPlayStation 5Xbox SeriesSwitch 2
September 10, 2026 · Worldwide
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Early Access
WARDOGS
BULKHEAD’s large-scale tactical FPS enters Early Access with up to 100 players split across three competing teams. The game combines infantry gunplay, vehicles, destructible environments and construction mechanics across large control-zone battles.
PC
September 10, 2026 · Early Access
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Global Release
BrokenLore: DON'T LIE
A first-person psychological horror spin-off from the BrokenLore series. Follow Junko, a hikikomori whose carefully controlled reality begins to fracture as buried memories return, blending claustrophobic daily life with surreal spaces, hallucinations and Japanese folklore.
PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series
September 10, 2026 · Worldwide
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Global Release
NHL 27
EA SPORTS NHL 27 launches with upgraded presentation across all 32 NHL arenas, new commentary and broadcast systems, team-specific playbooks powered by NHL EDGE data and the new Connected Franchise mode for online leagues with up to 32 human-controlled teams.
PlayStation 5Xbox Series
September 11, 2026 · Worldwide
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MORE RELEASES
Also Releasing This Week
Additional games, platform editions, expansions and industry events from the supplied calendar, grouped by date.
Sep 8 Tuesday
Mewgenics
PlayStation 5 / Xbox Series / Switch 2
Culdcept the First Saturn Tribute
Switch / Xbox Series / PlayStation 5
Sprawl zero
Xbox Series / PC / PlayStation 5 +1
Surviving Mars: Relaunched – Feeding the Future
PC / PlayStation 5 / Xbox Series · Expansion
Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat
PC
Sep 9 Wednesday
Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster
PC / Switch / PlayStation 5 / Xbox Series
POSTAL: Brain Damaged – These Sunny Daze
PC
Detective VR
PSVR 2 / PC / PlayStation 5
Sep 10 Thursday
The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero
PlayStation 5 / Switch 2
The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure
PlayStation 5 / Switch 2
Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic – the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil
PlayStation 5 / PC / Switch / Switch 2 +1
The Alighieri Circle: Dante's Bloodline
PC / PlayStation 5 / Xbox Series
Ex Sanguis
PC · Early Access
Infinity: HexaDome Tactics
PC
Sep 12 Saturday
BlizzCon 2026
Twitch / YouTube · Industry Event
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View All Release Calendars →Archive note: this page covers September 7–13, 2026. Release dates and supported platforms can vary by region or change after announcement. Highlight details were cross-checked against official publisher or platform sources where available. No additional items from the supplied list are scheduled for September 7 or September 13.
