September’s schedule of new games, events, and updates refuses to let 2026 go down in history as a slow year for new releases

September 2026 PC Gamer highlights

As the calendar turns to September, the gaming landscape comes alive with a flurry of new releases, updates, and events. The month kicked off with The Blood of Dawnwalker, a captivating vampire RPG crafted by the talented team at Rebel Wolves, known for their work on the Witcher series. Players can immerse themselves in this dark adventure throughout the month, with the option to embrace their vampiric nature or take the high road. The excitement doesn’t stop there, as Silent Hill: Townfall and Control Resonant are set to launch on the same day, promising a thrilling experience for fans of both franchises.

Among the noteworthy updates, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered stands out. This enhanced version is available for free to all who own the original game, along with its DLC. For many, including myself, this will be the first foray into Geralt’s world, and I anticipate a busy gaming schedule as I also dive into Valheim 1.0.

September 2026 gaming events and sales

• PAX West begins its four-day weekend of panels, concerts, and tournaments on September 4.
• Blizzcon returns on September 12, with much speculation about potential announcements.
• The Tokyo Game Show kicks off a new five-day format starting September 17.
• Our very own PC Gaming Show will feature a Tokyo special on September 20.
• Game Devs of Color Expo launches both online and in-person panels on September 22.
• Themed Steam sales will keep the momentum going throughout the month:
• Aug. 3 – Sept. 7: Survival Crafting Fest
• Sept. 14 – 21: Party-Based RPG Fest
• Sept. 17 – 20: Programming Fest

September 2026 game updates and DLC

As the month progresses, several significant updates are on the horizon:

• September 8: Final Fantasy 14 introduces its 7.56 update, paving the way for the upcoming Evercold expansion.
• September 9: Valheim celebrates its 1.0 launch, unveiling the long-awaited frozen biome, Deep North.
• September 15: RuneScape: Dragonwilds also reaches 1.0, with promises of continuous updates from Jagex.
• September 17: Endless Legend 2 launches its 1.0 version, introducing new factions and features.
• September 22: Dune: Awakening will add a single-player mode, allowing players to embark on their adventures solo.

The September 2026 games calendar

With numerous new releases, updates, and industry events lined up, September is shaping up to be an exciting month for gamers. Here’s a consolidated calendar of the key happenings: