September has officially arrived, and with it comes a new slate of games for PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and even 3DS. While most of this year's big holiday releases are reserved for October and November, this month is still filled with some exciting new games across each platform. Along with marquee titles like Dragon Quest XI and Spider-Man, this month sees the official Xbox One release of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, while sports fans have the latest installments in NBA Live and FIFA to look forward to.
September is also home to a couple of major DLC releases. First is Destiny 2's Taken King-sized expansion, Forsaken, which introduces Gambit mode, new enemies, story missions, and a wealth of other content to the shooter. Switch's massive JRPG Xenoblade Chronicles 2 also receives its own sizable story expansion, Torna: The Golden Country, this month, which chronicles the downfall of the eponymous country 500 years before the events of the main game.
That's only scratching the surface of all the games September has to offer. You can see a list of the biggest releases for each platform this month below. For a broader look at all of the major titles coming throughout the rest of the year, be sure to check out our complete list of game release dates in 2018.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age (PS4, PC) -- September 4
September kicks off with the release of Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age, the latest chapter in Square Enix's storied RPG franchise. This installment brings the series back to its roots following its detour into MMO territory with the Japan-exclusive Dragon Quest X, boasting a traditional turn-based battle system, a charming, ragtag cast of characters, and an endearing story, accentuated by new features like monster riding the Zone and Link systems.
Further reading:
- Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Review: Back To The Good Old Days
- Dragon Quest XI Special Editions Revealed At Square Enix's Press Conference
- New Dragon Quest XI Trailer Shows Off More Story
Marvel's Spider-Man (PS4) -- September 7
Ratchet & Clank developer Insomniac's highly anticipated Spider-Man game arrives exclusively on PS4 on September 7. This interpretation of the comic book hero takes place in an original, standalone universe separate from the comic series and puts players in the shoes of a more experienced, confident Spider-Man as he defends New York from a cabal of some of his most iconic villains, including Electro, Rhino, Scorpion, and Silver Sable.
Further reading:
- Marvel's Spider-Man Review: Amazing Fantasy
- Spider-Man PS4 Game's Length, According To Insomniac
- Spider-Man's First DLC Arrives In October, Followed By Two More Later This Year
Shadow of the Tomb Raider (PS4, Xbox One, PC) -- September 14
The third--and darkest--chapter in Lara Croft's rebooted origin story, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, releases on September 14. Picking up several months after Rise of the Tomb Raider, this installment sees Croft venturing through the jungles of Central and South America to stop a Mayan apocalypse she inadvertently triggered. During her journey, she'll visit Paititi, the largest hub area in a Tomb Raider game to date, and be able to employ more stealthy techniques to hunt the villainous Trinity.
Further reading:
- Shadow Of The Tomb Raider Review: Guerilla Girl
- Shadow Of The Tomb Raider's Early Hours Feel Familiar: The Highs And Lows
- The Difference Between Uncharted And Tomb Raider, According To Lara Croft Dev
Life Is Strange 2 - Episode 1 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) -- September 27
The first installment in Dontnod's next episodic adventure, Life Is Strange 2, arrives on September 27. Unlike the previous Life Is Strange and its prequel series, Before the Storm, Life Is Strange 2 follows brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz as they flee to Mexico following a life-changing encounter with the police. Dontnod promises the game will offer even more branching choices, and some of the decisions players make in the free spin-off, The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit, will also carry over.
Further reading:
- Life Is Strange 2: What We Can Learn From The Awesome Adventures Of Captain Spirit
- Life Is Strange 2 Gamescom Trailer Teases A Dangerous Life On The Road For Two Brothers
- Life Is Strange 2 Teaser Trailer Goes Really Badly For One Cop
Full September Release Schedule
| Game | Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Destiny 2 Forsaken DLC | PS4, Xbox One, PC | September 4 |
| Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age | PS4 | September 4 |
| PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds | Xbox One | September 4 |
| Immortal: Unchained | PS4, Xbox One, PC | September 7 |
| NBA Live 19 | PS4, Xbox One | September 7 |
| SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy | PS4, Switch | September 7 |
| Spider-Man | PS4 | September 7 |
| Yo-kai Watch Blasters: Red Cat Corp and White Dog Squad | 3DS | September 7 |
| NBA 2K19 | PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch | September 11 |
| Bastion | Switch | September 13 |
| Wasteland 2: Directors Cut | Switch | September 13 |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | PS4, Xbox One, PC | September 14 |
| Light Fingers | Switch | September 14 |
| Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna The Golden Country DLC | Switch | September 21 |
| Valkyria Chronicles 4 | PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch | September 25 |
| The Walking Dead: The Final Season Episode 2 | PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch | September 25 |
| Life Is Strange 2 -- Episode 1 | PS4, Xbox One, PC | September 27 |
| Towerfall | Switch | September 27 |
| Dragon Ball FighterZ | Switch | September 28 |
| FIFA 19 | PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Switch, PC | September 28 |