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September's schedule of new games, events, and updates refuses to let 2026 go down in history as a slow year for…
September 2026 is shaping up to be a busy month for PC gaming, featuring new releases like The Blood of Dawnwalker, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Control Resonant, alongside major updates for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, Valheim, and RuneScape. The month also includes significant industry events such as PAX West, Blizzcon, and Tokyo Game Show.
As Wardogs blows past 200k Steam concurrents, its developers are prepared for the day 'hype dies down'
Wardogs developer Bulkhead is openly discussing the game's player counts, with its closed beta surpassing 200,000 concurrent players on Steam. CEO Joe Brammer acknowledges that hype will naturally die down, but expects the game to maintain a healthy player base and plans for future growth.
Celebrate Labor Day by playing Civilization 7 for free
Civilization 7 is available to play for free on Steam until September 10, with discounts on standard and deluxe editions also available. Despite a rocky launch and mixed player reviews, Firaxis Games has been working on updates, and a livestream discussing future content is planned for PAX.
A Lot Of New Games Released On Steam Today, But This One Has Wormed Its Way Into My Heart
Worming From Home is a new physics-based simulation game released on Steam where players control a worm working from home. The game tasks players with completing work tasks like filling spreadsheets and responding to emails, while also managing 'worm-life balance' through activities like exercising and stock market manipulation. Despite its quirky premise, the game is praised for its surprisingly pleasant controls, consistent humor, and polish, making it feel like a special experience for its $6 price point.
Liminal Shroud Is a Psychological Horror Game Inspired by The Backrooms
Everdeep Studios has released its first-person psychological horror game, Liminal Shroud, for PC. Inspired by liminal spaces and internet lore like The Backrooms, the game features surreal environments, environmental storytelling, and visual puzzles. It is available on Steam and the Epic Games Store with a launch discount.
Cataclysm Extraction Survival Game Into the Fire Kicks Off New Steam Playtest
Starward Industries has launched a second public playtest for their upcoming extraction survival game, Into the Fire, on Steam as part of the Steam PvE Survival Craft Festival. The game features a volcanic island setting with survival, crafting, and exploration mechanics, and this playtest introduces animal rescue, new gadgets like the Jetpack and Flamethrower, and expanded quest structures.
A new Warframe teaser lets you grab a free Honoria, ahead of Narin and a Tau event
Digital Extremes announced the Epoch Operation: Taubound event for Warframe, running from October 15 to November 17, offering unique rewards and narrative updates as players gather supplies for the Tau System. The Iceblade of Narin update, releasing September 23, will introduce the new Warframe Narin and a Banshee rework, with players able to claim a free base Banshee frame if they log in between September 23 and October 7. A teaser website is also live, allowing players to earn an in-game item by completing specific challenges.
Not Since Mass Effect Has A Sci-Fi RPG’s Choices Broken My Heart Like Exodus
Archetype Entertainment's upcoming sci-fi RPG, Exodus, offers a compelling narrative with impactful choices and emotionally resonant characters, despite initial skepticism about its talking animals. The game, developed in collaboration with sci-fi author Peter F. Hamilton, features stunning visuals, natural character animations, and a unique consequence system where player decisions can affect entire civilizations across generations. The preview highlights engaging combat and a refreshing take on the genre, drawing inspiration from titles like Mass Effect and films like Interstellar.
After 6 years, the survival game Palworld studio Pocketpair "would not exist without" is finally ready to escape Steam Early Access jail – and hopefully, its "Mostly Negative" rating, too
Pocketpair has announced that its six-year-old survival game, Craftopia, will finally leave Steam Early Access and launch its 1.0 version in 2027. The studio, which "would not exist without" Craftopia, also teased an Xbox release for the same year. The game currently holds a "Mostly Negative" rating on Steam, with feedback citing it as unfinished and abandoned.
Age Twisters is a simple yet charming spin on the co-op adventure that aims to feel like watching a Pixar movie
Age Twisters is a charming co-op adventure from Piccolo Studios aiming to evoke the feeling of watching a Pixar movie. Players control a granddaughter-grandfather duo who can manipulate their age using special bracelets, unlocking unique abilities for puzzle-solving. While the story touches on themes of loss and bridging generational gaps, the game's approachable puzzles and cooperative gameplay are highlighted as its main strengths, making it suitable for families or friends.
Faith Falls Apart In Asdivine Knot, The Latest KEMCO JRPG
Asdivine Knot, the latest JRPG from KEMCO and developer Exe Create Inc., is now available on Xbox, PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Steam for £16.74. The game features a traditional turn-based combat system with unique twists like a shared Nexus Gauge, alongside crafting, customization, side quests, and multiple endings.
Babylonian Twins - An unreleased Amiga game from 1993 has finally appeared with an eye opening backstory.
Babylonian Twins, Iraq's first Amiga video game originally developed in 1993 under harsh conditions, has been officially released for free on the Commodore Amiga. The game's completion was hindered by Commodore's collapse and sanctions, but a community investigation in 2008 led to its rediscovery and eventual free release by the original developers.
Gray Zone Warfare Update 0.5 Coming This Fall With New Features — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
MADFINGER Games announced that Gray Zone Warfare's Update 0.5 will launch this fall, introducing features like player hideouts, crafting, drug smuggling, multiple playable characters, and new map locations. The update will also separate PvE and PvPvE progression systems. The game has sold over 1.7 million copies since its Early Access launch and is currently 30% off on Steam.
MMOs You’ve Never Heard Of: Elegon, Idle Clans, and Interstellar Empires
This article rounds up several lesser-known multiplayer online games, including Elegon, a solo-developed MMORPG focused on exploration and cooperation; Idle Clans, an idle MMO for PC and mobile that has received recent updates; and Interstellar Empires, a 4X strategy browser MMO currently in open beta.
Steam earned Valve $15 billion in revenue so far this year, with Crimson Desert alone topping $203 million according to…
Steam has generated $15 billion in gross revenue so far this year, with projections indicating it will exceed $20 billion by year's end. Crimson Desert emerged as the most successful new intellectual property on the platform, earning over $203 million. While no single game dominated, titles like Forza Horizon 6 and Resident Evil Requiem also performed strongly, contributing to Steam's significant revenue growth.
Blossom: The Seed of Life Adds Co-Op in Its Latest Update ‘Together on Mars’
Blossom: The Seed of Life has received a free 'Together on Mars' update, introducing four-player online co-op. Developed by Thorin at Pebbledust Games and published by Pretty Soon, the update allows players to experience the entire campaign together on Mars, with shared progression for buildings, automation, and objectives. Individual players retain their own inventory and achievements, and existing saves are fully supported.
Crimson Desert’s First DLC Takes Players Beyond Pywel’s Shores in Charting the Unknown | Invision Game
Pearl Abyss announced that the first DLC for Crimson Desert, titled "Charting the Unknown," will launch on October 15, 2026. This expansion introduces naval exploration, new islands, underwater areas, and challenging combat. It also adds expanded housing, facility management, and deeper character relationships, along with new narrative threads. The DLC is priced at £19.99 / €24.99 and is available for pre-order on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic Games Store.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword launch times and release date
Onimusha: Way of the Sword will launch globally on PC at 12 am EDT / 5 am BST on Friday, September 4. Unlike console releases which are localized by timezone, the PC version will have a simultaneous worldwide release. Preloading is available on Steam but not on the Epic Games Store.
KONAMI PRESS START Reveals Rhapsody in Scarlet, Project Zircon and More | Invision Game Community
KONAMI's PRESS START event revealed several new titles including Rhapsody in Scarlet, a story-driven action-adventure set in 1920s New York, and Project Zircon, a deck-building roguelike. Updates were also provided for KONAMI Wai Wai World Craft, SILENT HILL: Townfall, Rev. NOiR, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, and eFootball Kick-Off!.
Oops, Blood of Dawnwalker used a placeholder dev asset that's very brightly labeled "do not use this…
The newly released RPG Blood of Dawnwalker, developed by Rebel Wolves, has a humorous bug where a placeholder asset labeled "DO NOT USE THIS ASSET!" is visible in the game's prologue. While PC optimization issues are being addressed, this amusing discovery has become a talking point among players, with some even requesting the developers leave it in.
