NEXT WEEK IN GAMES · WEEKLY RELEASE CALENDAR
Next Week in Games: September 28–October 4, 2026
Explore the September 28–October 4, 2026 game release calendar, including major PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and mobile launches. This edition highlights nine notable releases plus additional dated games from the supplied calendar.
Release Week
September 28–October 4, 2026
9 highlighted releases · 30 dated listings
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FEATURED RELEASE · OCTOBER 2
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE
Bandai Namco's next numbered flight-combat entry launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. Set in July 2029, the campaign casts the player as the pilot carrying the legendary 'Wings of Theve' name while fighting to reclaim the Federation of Central Usea.
PC
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X|S
Why it matters
The new numbered ACE COMBAT entry is a full multi-platform launch, with a story campaign, aerial combat and multiplayer confirmed for October 2.
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SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
Games Releasing September 28–October 4
Eight additional highlights cover remasters, new games and complete editions. Game patches, in-game activities and entries without a confirmed date inside this week are not used as featured cards.
Remastered Release
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered
CD PROJEKT RED launches a modernized edition with visual, performance and gameplay upgrades. The remaster is a free upgrade for eligible existing owners and also brings a native version to Nintendo Switch 2 and a Battle.net release.
PC
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X|S
Nintendo Switch 2
September 29, 2026 · Worldwide
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Global Release
Nivalis Nights
ION LANDS and 505 Games open the neon city of Nivalis for a cyberpunk life simulation built around managing restaurants and nightclubs, relationships, home customization, boating, fishing and open-ended daily choices.
PC
September 29, 2026 · Steam Release
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Global Release
Minecraft Dungeons II
Mojang expands its action-RPG spin-off with new lands, enemies, gear systems and the mysterious Sift dimension. The sequel supports solo play and co-op across console and PC platforms.
PC
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X|S
Switch / Switch 2
September 29, 2026 · Worldwide
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Global Release
Transport Fever 3
The transport-management series returns with larger logistics networks across land, sea and air, a dynamic economy and day-night systems. Urban Games confirms a simultaneous launch across PC and current-generation consoles.
PC / Mac / Linux
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X|S
September 29, 2026 · Worldwide
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Global Release
Songs of Glimmerwick
Eastshade Studios launches a story-driven witch-academy RPG set in a musical woodland world, where spells are cast through songs. Players attend classes, grow a garden, build relationships and explore the island of Glimmerwick.
PC
September 30, 2026 · Steam Release
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Global Release
End of Abyss
Section 9 Interactive and Epic Games Publishing send players into a mysterious underground facility as combat technician Cel. The atmospheric top-down sci-fi action game blends exploration, survival combat and branching paths.
PC
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X|S
October 1, 2026 · Worldwide
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Remastered Release
DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Complete Edition Remastered
Omega Force revives DYNASTY WARRIORS 3 together with the Xtreme Legends expansion, rebuilding more than 40 officers and classic battlefields with modern graphics, refined controls, additional scenarios and co-op play.
PC
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X|S
Nintendo Switch 2
October 1, 2026 · Worldwide
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Complete Edition
Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition
The PS5 Complete Edition combines the original game with new content including the Echoes of Sekigahara story expansion and Most Wanted combat-survival mode. Sony notes that patch availability is October 2 in some territories, including parts of Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
PlayStation 5
October 1, 2026 · Region Varies
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MORE RELEASES
Also Arriving This Week
21 additional dated listings from the supplied calendar, grouped by release date. Platform labels below follow the supplied screenshots unless separately verified.
Sep 28 Monday
Keep Driving
PlayStation 5 / Switch / Xbox Series X|S
Sep 29 Tuesday
TOEM 2
PC / Xbox Series X|S / PlayStation 5 +1
Way of the Hunter 2
Xbox Series X|S / PlayStation 5
Jurassic World Evolution 3: Prehistoric East
PC / Xbox Series X|S / PlayStation 5
Sep 30 Wednesday
Kong: Survivor Instinct
Nintendo Switch
Viractal: Will You Trust Your Party?
Switch / Switch 2
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Nintendo Switch 2
Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition
Nintendo Switch 2
Oct 1 Thursday
World of Magic: Rise of Magic
PC
RetroSpace
Switch 2 / PC / PlayStation 5 +1
OCTOPATH TRAVELER
Nintendo Switch 2
OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
Nintendo Switch 2
Don't Fret
Xbox Series X|S / PlayStation 5 / PC
Muchi Muchi Pork! & PinkSweets Boosted
PlayStation 5 / PC / Switch
Moros Protocol
PlayStation 5 / Switch 2
Heartworm
Xbox One / Switch 2 / PlayStation 5 +3
Oct 2 Friday
Agefield High: Rock the School
Xbox Series X|S
Magical Craft: My Enchanted Dress Shop
Nintendo Switch
PAW Patrol: Dino World
Nintendo Switch 2
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Release dates and platform availability can change or vary by region. Highlight details were cross-checked against official publisher, platform or storefront information where available. The supplied “Estimated September” entries are not counted because they do not provide an exact date inside this week; Space Marine 2 Patch 15 is also excluded as a game update. No additional dated titles are shown for October 3–4 in the supplied screenshots.
