Autumn is traditionally considered a season of interesting video game releases, and September 2024 will be no exception, although, of course, the new releases will not satisfy everyone. This month, players will find games covering a wide range of genres. Among the releases are exciting strategy games, a car simulator for fans of speed and style, spooky interactive cinematic adventures, as well as sports and railroad simulators for those who appreciate realism and attention to detail. And shooters and platformers, of course.

There is no major release in September 2024 on the list. This is a Russian game, and we don’t see any point in further advertising it.

 

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions

Release date September 3, 2024
Genre sports simulator, multiplayer
Platforms Windows, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One / Series X|S, Nintendo Switch (later)

A dynamic multiplayer arcade/simulation game dedicated to a sports game that everyone is so used to that its physical absence in real life may be surprising – Quidditch. However, it is no less real than other video games. This is not the first interactive quidditch championship: a long time ago, Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup was released for Windows, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, and PlayStation 2. However, it was back in 2003, so it would be inappropriate to compare these two games.

So, we have a game entirely dedicated to Quidditch. And unlike the storyline games of the Harry Potter universe, players will not go outside the stadium. Instead, they will be flying on brooms, maneuvering, dodging some enchanted balls and catching others.

Of course, your favorite characters from the franchise will also appear here, starting with the boy who survived, his friends and classmates, as well as students from other wizarding schools – because you have to play with someone. The game offers a career mode, which can be cooperative or individual, competitions in multiplayer mode, and a designer with extensive character customization options.

 

The Casting of Frank Stone

Release date September 3, 2024
Genre horror adventure, interactive movie
Platforms Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

We know the British company Supermassive Games thanks to such interactive movies as Until Dawn, The Dark Pictures Anthology, and The Quarry. So if you’ve played any of these titles, you can already roughly imagine the gameplay and atmosphere of The Casting of Frank Stone – dialog choices, QTEs, and youthful horror. At the same time, the game will be set in the Dead by Daylight cooperative horror universe.

We’ll be playing as a group of friends who have come to Cedar Hills to make a horror movie, but, as usual, find themselves in the real thing after they discover a secret lair of a sadistic maniac. The player will solve puzzles, make difficult decisions, and react to events in real time. And all of this is to collect clues and put together a general picture of what happened in this strange place. The developers promise that the decisions you make will have a significant impact on the game’s progression and plot.

 

Age of Mythology: Retold

Release date September 4, 2024
Genre real-time strategy
Platforms Windows, Xbox Series X|S

A remaster of the 2002 cult strategy game Age of Mythology, where players plunge into the era of gods, heroes, and monsters, and ordinary mortals live alongside legends.

In the new version, created by World’s Edge, we are promised updated graphics, improved gameplay, and some mechanics. The developers claim that the remaster will be a gift for both fans of the original and those genre fans who have never encountered the Age of…. series. The game will feature a main campaign consisting of 50 missions, multiplayer for 12 players with one-on-one or computer battles, new trials of the Gods that can be completed in both single and online modes.

However, the original Age of Mythology was so successful that there won’t be many changes to the gameplay itself. Among them, for example, is the fact that one-time divine powers can now be used several times. Players will also be able to decide when and what skills to use with their units. The graphics, of course, have become more modern, with new textures, lighting, and ray tracing support. It’s nice to know that the strategy will be available on Game Pass on the day of release, September 4.

 

Ace Attorney Investigations Collections

Release date September 6, 2024
Genre visual novel, puzzle
Platforms Windows, Playstation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

Ace Attorney Investigations Collections is a collection of remasters of two Ace Attorney games focused on the investigations of Detective Miles Edgeworth, a fan of logical tasks and solving complex cases. The collection includes Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth and Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor’s Gambit.

In this collection, the games received improved graphics, new bonus materials, and a story mode that allows players to enjoy the story without having to solve puzzles. The games combine elements of visual novels and detective adventures, where players collect evidence and expose criminals in court. For fans of the classics, there is a retro mode with pixelated graphics.

 

Astro Bot

Release date September 6, 2024
Genre platformer, adventure
Platforms PlayStation 5

It seems that the little Astro Bot is planning to become a more colorful PlayStation mascot than it has been so far, and claims to play the same role as Mario for Nintendo.

The Astro Bot series began with The Playroom on PS4, where Astro Bot was part of a collection of mini-games to showcase the capabilities of the DualShock 4 controller and PlayStation camera. Later, the character appeared in The Playroom VR for PlayStation VR, where a small platformer game Robot Rescue became so popular that it grew into a full-fledged PS VR exclusive – Astro Bot Rescue Mission.

The new game promises to be even bigger and more interesting. Players will find 80 levels divided into 6 galaxies with unique planets and diverse landscapes. The developers have prepared more than 15 new abilities for Astro that maximize the capabilities of the DualSense controller. In addition, the game will feature 70 new enemy types, which will diversify the gameplay and add new challenges for players.

 

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown

Release date September 12, 2024
Genre arcade car sim
Platforms Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is the third installment of the popular Test Drive Unlimited series of arcade car simulators. The real Test Drive Unlimited, not The Crew variation from Ubisoft.

Here we will drive through the streets of Hong Kong, which is recreated on a 1:1 scale, according to the developers. And this is, by the way, 550 kilometers of roads. The game even has a plot. It is based on the confrontation between two warring racing clans – Streets and Sharps.

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown offers more than 100 licensed cars that can be customized to your liking. The interesting thing is that, in addition to racing, there are elements of social interaction. Thus, players will be able to communicate with each other in a special hub hotel. The game promises to combine elements of a realistic car simulator with the excitement of street racing, giving players the opportunity not only to compete but also to enjoy a luxurious life in virtual Hong Kong.

 

Train Sim World 5

Release date September 17, 2024
Genre simulator
Platforms Windows, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One / Series X|S

Simulators are quite conservative. Of course, even they change, but slowly. Apparently, Train Sim World 5, probably the most famous and successful railroad simulator, will not be an exception. No, there will be no multiplayer game. But for those who follow the world of virtual trains, Train Sim World 5 will still offer several key innovations. Among them is the Conductor mode. This means that now you can not only control trains, but also take on the role of a conductor – operate doors, check tickets, and carry passengers’ luggage.

The game will also have an updated Live Map 2.0, which will provide more information about the route and objects on it, and the Route Hopping feature allows you to move between different routes without going to the main menu. The game will feature Fast Travel, which will allow you to instantly move to key points on the map and an improved photo mode.

Train Sim World 5 promises an improved system for displaying shadows on the tracks and an updated interface with new training materials. New locomotives and routes have been added, including the West Coast Main Line, San Bernardino Line, and Frankfurt-Fulda.

 

God of War Ragnarök

Release date September 19, 2024
Genre slasher, action movie, role-playing game
Platforms Windows, PlayStation 5 (came out earlier)

The latest game about the adventures of Kratos and his son. The Windows version of the game will have a number of advantages, including support for scaling, unlimited frame rate, support for DLSS 3.7, AMD FSR 3.1, and Intel XeSS 1.3 technologies. So this version will have better shadows and more detailed textures. The game will also be playable in 4K resolution and on 21:9 and 32:9 screens. The PC port will also include the God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla.

As a reminder, God of War: Ragnarök is the ninth installment of the God of War series and a direct sequel to 2018’s God of War. The game is set in ancient Norway. The former god of war Kratos travels with his young son Atreus to each of the Nine Kingdoms, trying to prevent the death of the gods and find answers to his questions.

According to the PlayStation blog, you will need a PlayStation Network account to play God of War Ragnarök on PC.

 

Tiny Glade

Release date September 23, 2024
Genre creative simulator, calming game
Platforms Windows, Linux

Tiny Glade ranks third among the most anticipated releases of the month according to Valve. And no wonder. Meditative small projects, where you don’t have to kill anyone but can build or grow something, help calm your nerves and distract you from the problems of the overly aggressive and unstable modern world.

So, here is a cozy indie game where players can create miniature medieval castles and settlements. You can build towers, walls, bridges, and other castle elements at your own pace, as well as decorate the landscape. And all this to the tranquil meditative music.

Tiny Glade offers a unique gridless building system based on real-time procedural generation. If you walk through the building, doors will automatically appear. If you lift a building, columns and beams will line up to support it.

 

Frostpunk 2

Release date September 20, 2024
Genre urban planning strategy
Platforms Windows, Mac, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

The sequel to the legendary urban planning strategy about survival in a world of eternal winter. It’s been 30 years since the big blizzard that happened in the first Frostpunk and turned the planet into an icy wasteland. The frost hasn’t disappeared, and the city you manage is growing and in need of resources. Your goal is to turn the town into a powerful metropolis. To do this, you will have to look for new sources of energy and resources, study technologies, and issue laws.

The main innovation concerns laws: we now have a city council where votes will be taken. This “parliament” will include representatives of different factions who will lobby for their own interests. And you need to avoid conflicts and look for compromises, because a coup can happen. Another important difference from the previous game is that now we are not building individual houses, but entire districts that will differ in terms of their areas of activity. The game has a Ukrainian localization.

 

Other interesting games coming in September 2024

Star Trucker – is a space trucker simulator where players deliver cargo between planets while fighting pirates and space anomalies. September 3, 2024 (Windows, Xbox Series X|S)

Cosmic Cowboy – is a tactical turn-based RPG inspired by the original Fallout, Borderlands, and XCOM. Players explore the distant planet Armstrong, interacting with its dangerous inhabitants in a space western atmosphere. The game combines elements of role-playing and strategy, offering an exciting storyline focused on character development. September 9, 2024 (Windows)

Arcane Blast – is a magical roguelike RPG from the Ukrainian Campfire Studio, the authors of My Dream Setup. Players clear out island arenas, get new spells and bonuses, and fight bosses in a full 3D environment. It supports cooperative mode and has Ukrainian text localization. A demo version is available on Steam. September 10, 2024 (Windows)

Satisfactory – is an engineer in space simulator that comes out of the Early Access. Players work on an alien planet, trying to turn it into an automated workshop for resource extraction. The game offers great opportunities for building and optimizing production lines. September 10, 2024 (Windows)

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster – an improved version of the cult zombie action game. Players once again find themselves in a zombie-infested mall, where they need to survive using whatever comes to hand. September 19, 2024 (Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S)

Zoochosis – is a psychological horror set in an abandoned zoo. Players explore eerie locations, uncovering the dark history of the institution and fighting for survival. September 23, 2024 (Windows)

Ara: History Untold – is a strategy game in the spirit of Civilization, where players control the development of civilization from ancient times to the present. September 24, 2024 (Windows, Xbox Series X|S)

Disney Epic Mickey: Refurbished – is an updated version of the classic Mickey Mouse adventure game. Players explore the colorful world of Disney cartoons, using a magic brush to solve puzzles and fight enemies. September 24, 2024 (Windows, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One / Series X|S, Nintendo Switch)

Greedfall 2: The Dying World – is a sequel to the popular role-playing game offering new adventures in the fantasy world of the colonial era. The game is being released in Early Access, allowing players to take part in development. September 24, 2024 (Windows)

EA SPORTS FC 25 – is a new football simulator, the second game in EA’s football series after the end of its cooperation with FIFA. It promises updated graphics, improved gameplay, and new game modes. September 27, 2024 (Windows, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One / Series X|S, Nintendo Switch)

Copycat – is a narrative advent adventure from the Australian studio Spoonful Of Wonder, co-founded by Ukrainian Konstantin Lyakhov. The game tells the story of a cat trying to return home after an impostor takes his place. September 2024 (Windows, Mac)