The sun may be setting on summer, but the days are just getting started for gamers. September 2025 is shaping up to be a monumental month for Xbox and Game Pass players, with a flood of new releases hitting the Xbox ecosystem, including some heavy hitters on the subscription service that powers our lives.
From highly anticipated sequels and tactical RPGs to brutal horror and high-speed racing, this month’s lineup has something to satisfy every craving. We’ve got the full rundown on all the most exciting games launching in September; the new Xbox and Game Pass games that you absolutely need to play.
Here are some of the most exciting new games you can play this month. In fact, we’ve got 17 of the very best…
Metal Eden
Blast your way through a futuristic dystopia in the high-octane FPS, Metal Eden.
As the advanced battle android ASKA, you’re on a suicide mission to rescue human consciousness cores from Moebius, a vast monolithic city that has become a deadly trap. Dive into intense cybernetic warfare against a diverse range of mecha troops and elemental forces.
Unleash your superior agility with enhanced parkour skills like wall-running, dashing, and grappling. Transform into the powerful Armored Ramball to smash through foes and use your gravity hooks and jetpack to dominate the air. Explore the brutalist environments of this derelict orbital city, and uncover the mysteries of Project Eden in an adrenaline-fueled sci-fi adventure.
With pulse-pounding combat and acrobatic movement, you’ll become an unstoppable HYPER UNIT.
- Developer: Reikon Games
- Publisher: Deep Silver
- Store Page: https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/metal-eden/9pp1whrp17bk
Cronos: The New Dawn
In the brutal third-person survival horror game Cronos: The New Dawn, you are a Traveler tasked with salvaging the past to save the future. Journey through a grim world where Eastern European brutalism meets retro-futurist technology, fighting to survive in ravaged wastelands.
Your enemies are grotesque creatures born from humanity’s remnants. To prevent them from “Merging” into even deadlier foes, you must burn their bodies after every kill. Use a powerful tool called the Harvester to extract the essences of key people from the past. But be warned: the more souls you carry, the more powerful you become, but the closer you get to madness, making every step a fight for your sanity.
In this world, strategy and split-second decisions are all that stand between you and a gruesome end. And at this time of year, it’s ALWAYS best to be playing games from Bloober Team…
- Developer: Bloober Team
- Publisher: Bloober Team
- Store Page: https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/cronos-the-new-dawn/9p7tflq7ctxn
Hollow Knight: Silksong
If you were a fan of the original, you’ll want to journey to a new kingdom ruled by silk and song in Hollow Knight: Silksong, the epic sequel to the award-winning Hollow Knight.
You play as Hornet, a lethal hunter who must embark on a deadly pilgrimage to a kingdom’s peak.
Explore a brand-new world of mossy grottos, gilded cities, and misty moors as you discover new powers and master a vast arsenal of weapons, traps, and tools. Engage in lethal acrobatic combat, dancing between over 200 ferocious new foes, from assassins and beasts to knights and kings. Uncover secrets tied to your past and aid the downtrodden, all set to a stunning orchestral score.
The kingdom of Pharloom awaits, and it’s coming to Game Pass on day one!
- Developer: Team Cherry
- Publisher: Team Cherry
- Store Page: https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/hollow-knight-silksong/9n116v0599hb
Hell is Us
Step into a world where a mysterious calamity has unleashed supernatural creatures, and modern weapons are useless.
Hell is Us is a third-person action-adventure game that challenges you to explore a hostile, semi-open world and unravel the secrets of this new darkness.
This isn’t your typical adventure. With no map, compass, or quest markers, you must follow your instincts and discover the path forward on your own. Master a wide range of melee weapons – including swords, spears, and axes – to fight terrifying chimeras and learn to use your drone to survive.
If you crave a unique exploration experience and challenging combat against truly original creatures, all wrapped in a deep narrative about the cycle of human violence, Hell is Us is waiting for you.
- Developer: Nacon
- Publisher: Rogue Factor
- Store Page: https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/hell-is-us/9mvv582pxv58
Firefighting Simulator: Ignite
Get ready to answer the call and become a hero in Firefighting Simulator: Ignite.
This realistic simulation game puts you in the boots of a U.S. firefighter, battling dynamic and dangerous blazes with your crew in a sprawling American Midwest city. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, the game offers an unprecedented level of immersion with real-time simulations of fire, heat, and smoke.
Team up with three friends in cooperative multiplayer or command your NPC crew in single-player mode. Utilise a huge array of authentic firefighting tools and licensed Rosenbauer trucks to tackle challenging scenarios, from backdrafts and flashovers to trapped civilians. Between missions, your fire station hub serves as a place to train, inspect vehicles, and prepare for your next life-saving mission.
If you’ve ever wanted to experience the high-stakes world of a first responder, this is your chance.
- Developer: weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung
- Publisher: astragon Entertainment
- Store Page: https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/games/store/firefighting-simulator-ignite/9nb7m35jkdj1
KARMA: The Dark World
In the chilling psychological thriller KARMA: The Dark World, you are a Roam Agent for the omnipresent Leviathan Corporation, sent to investigate a mysterious event in a dystopian East Germany, circa 1984. As Daniel, you’ll use your intellect and a special machine to dive into the memories of suspects, reliving the past to uncover secrets in the present.
This cinematic first-person adventure is a journey into a mind where nothing is as it seems. Uncover a dark story of love, loss, and betrayal while exploring a meticulously detailed world powered by Unreal Engine 5. Every memory you enter is a dangerous place, and your own sanity is at stake.
Can you solve the puzzle and confront the truth lurking in the shadows of the past?
- Developer: POLLARD STUDIO
- Publisher: Wired Productions
- Store Page: https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/games/store/karma-the-dark-world/9pbtrh54wm9q
Borderlands 4
Get ready for more mayhem than ever before in Borderlands 4!
This intense, action-packed looter shooter unleashes a new team of Vault Hunters on Kairos, a brand-new planet ruled by a ruthless tyrant. With billions of wild and deadly weapons at your disposal, you’ll blast your way through enemies with an all-new arsenal of outrageous weaponry.
Move across the Borderlands like never before with dynamic abilities like double-jumping and grappling, and unleash devastating Action Skills to dominate every encounter. Whether you play solo or with friends in 4-player co-op, you’ll embark on a seamless adventure filled with engaging quests, memorable Borderlands characters, and more loot than you can handle.
- Developer: Gearbox
- Publisher: 2K
- Store Page: https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/borderlands-4/9nvskl161m6
LEGO Voyagers
Embark on a beautiful, two-player co-op adventure about friendship and connection in LEGO Voyagers.
From the creators of LEGO Builder’s Journey, this poetic, non-verbal tale follows two friends on a mission to rescue an abandoned spaceship, leading to a journey far beyond their wildest dreams.
Experience what it’s like to be a LEGO brick, as you tumble, jump, and snap together to solve challenges in rich, brick-built worlds. The entire game can be played locally on the same screen or online. Plus, with the included Friend’s Pass, you can invite a friend to play the full co-op experience with you for free, even if only one of you owns the game.
It’s a heartwarming story that proves two bricks are always better than one.
- Developer: Light Brick Studio
- Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
- Store Page: https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/lego-voyagers/9nkd66g942r8
skate. – Game Preview
Get ready to drop into San Vansterdam, a dynamic new city built for skaters, in the free-to-play Early Access preview of the next evolution of the skate. franchise. This isn’t just a new game; it’s a dynamic social world where you can meet up with friends and shred together.
Master the improved Flick-It controls and physics to experience signature skate. moments as you glide, grind, and climb your way through the city. With cross-play and up to 150-player servers, you can team up with friends or take on challenges with the wider community. Customise your skater and board with tons of options, then create your own spots and challenges with the Quick Drop feature.
Remember, this is just the beginning – your feedback will help shape the future of skate.
- Developer: Full Circle
- Publisher: EA
- Store Page: https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/skate/9phf9k5q6zlz
Frostpunk 2
Step into the role of a Steward in Frostpunk 2, the next evolution of the city-survival genre. In a post-apocalyptic, snow-covered world, it’s your job to guide a growing metropolis through a cascade of calamities. As the city’s needs expand, so does the power of its factions, forcing you to navigate conflicting interests and forge strategic alliances in the Council Hall.
Build large city districts for housing and resource extraction, and venture into the frozen wastes to establish colonies that will keep your society alive.
With a multi-chapter Story Mode that lets you feel the burden of leadership and a sandbox Utopia Builder for endless experimentation, Frostpunk 2 challenges you to manage not just the cold, but the complexities of human nature itself.
With the brilliance of the original Frostpunk, you won’t want to miss this one.
- Developer: 11 bit studios
- Publisher: 11 bit studios
- Store Page: https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/frostpunk-2/9n0kn24fwp6b
Platypus Reclayed
The legendary indie shoot ’em up is back and better than ever in Platypus Reclayed! This isn’t just a simple remaster – it’s a full revamp of the 22-year-old classic, reprogrammed from scratch and updated for modern hardware. Every detail is meticulously recreated with all-new 4K widescreen models and artwork.
Pilot the legendary F-27 “Platypus,” an antique fighter plane and the last hope of the Mungolan people. You’ll take on the mighty Collosatropolan battle fleet, an invading force from a city bursting at the seams. Get ready for fast, frantic, and incredibly fun arcade-style action with updated gameplay, new weapons, and additional content.
If you love classic shooters, this is the definitive way to experience a true gem.
- Developer: Claymatic Games
- Publisher: Claymatic Games
- Store Page: https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/platypus-reclayed/9pb1v7qpw66x
Dying Light: The Beast
Step back into the shoes of Kyle Crane in Dying Light: The Beast, a new chapter in the open-world action-survival series.
After escaping a ruthless captor, you are a hybrid, with both human and zombie DNA fueling an inner conflict. To get your revenge on the Baron, you’ll need to master this duality and embrace your inner beast, pushing the series’ signature brutal combat beyond human limits. And remember, Dying Light is STILL one of the best zombie games ever.
Explore the breathtaking but deadly Castor Woods, a Swiss-Alps inspired valley now overrun with zombies. Use Dying Light’s best-in-class parkour system to navigate the environment and band together with up to three friends in 4-player co-op to survive the relentless hordes.
Remember to use the day wisely – because once the sun sets, the true horrors of the night come out to play.
And if you own the Ultimate Edition of Dying Light 2 Stay Human, The Beast comes at no additional cost.
- Developer: Techland
- Publisher: Techland
- Store Page: https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/dying-light-the-beast/9p4tclwxw9k3
EA SPORTS FC 26
The club is yours in EA SPORTS FC 26, where an overhauled gameplay experience puts you in complete control. Choose between Authentic Gameplay for the most realistic football simulation ever in Career Mode, or the new Competitive Gameplay for a refined experience built for Football Ultimate Team and Clubs.
Put your dream squad to the test in new Live Events and Tournament modes, or take on new Manager Live Challenges in Career Mode to earn rewards based on real-world scenarios. New Archetypes inspired by football legends bring more individuality to your player, allowing you to develop a truly unique style on the pitch.
With over 20,000 authentic players, this is your chance to experience The World’s Game like never before.
- Developer: EA
- Publisher: EA
- Store Page: https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/ea-sports-fc-26-xbox-series-x-s/9p9ftxpkq35p
Sonic Racing Crossworlds
Get ready for high-speed, multi-dimensional racing in Sonic Racing: Crossworlds!
This game takes the iconic Sonic and SEGA characters on a wild ride across land, sea, air, and even space. The unique “Travel Ring” mechanic warps you and your opponents into new dimensions, making every one of the 24 tracks unpredictable and exhilarating.
Choose from the largest roster of any Sonic racing game with 23 characters and trick out your ride with 45 unique vehicles and 70 different gadgets. Use powerful items like the new Monster Truck to gain the upper hand.
Whether you race solo, compete in local split-screen with friends, or battle up to 12 players online, Sonic Racing: Crossworlds offers a fresh take on arcade racing. We just hope it’s good enough to challenge for a place in our best karting games list.
- Developer: Sonic Team
- Publisher: SEGA
- Store Page: https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/sonic-racing-crossworlds/9nmr17qtlc33
Silent Hill f
Prepare to enter a new kind of terror in Silent Hill f, a gripping psychological horror experience set in 1960s Japan. When a mysterious fog consumes the secluded town of Ebisugaoka, Shimizu Hinako’s quiet home becomes a twisted nightmare.
Navigate the town’s haunting paths, solving complex puzzles and confronting grotesque monsters to survive.
From renowned author Ryukishi07 and featuring entrancing music with contributions from legendary composer Akira Yamaoka, this game is a beautiful and terrifying blend of Japanese folklore and classic psychological horror. Immerse yourself in a story of doubt, regret, and inescapable choices. Will you find the beauty hidden within the terror, or will the madness of Ebisugaoka claim you?
- Developer: Neobards
- Publisher: Konami
- Store Page: https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/silent-hill-f/9nwtmtls2zpb
Hotel Barcelona
Check into a nightmare in Hotel Barcelona, a blood-soaked 2.5D sidescroller where death has a room key. Rookie U.S. Marshal Justine finds herself trapped in a haunted hotel crawling with seven serial killers after a freak car accident. Worse yet, she’s sharing her mind with a murderous, ancient monster named Dr. Carnival.
Survive insane horror-themed floors inspired by classic cinema and face off against killers with a taste for blood. Every time you die, a ghostly version of your past self appears to fight alongside you, giving you a second chance at vengeance. The more you kill, the stronger you become, so embrace the brutal power of Dr. Carnival within to turn the tide and become a legend.
- Developer: White Owl
- Publisher: CULT Games
- Store Page: https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/hotel-barcelona/9p9gmchf2jjs
Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles
Return to the beloved world of Ivalice in the definitive version of a tactical RPG classic, Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles. As the kingdom is plunged into civil war, you’ll guide Ramza Beoulve and his companions through a tumultuous age, where strategy and foresight are key to survival.
Lead your party in thrilling, turn-based combat, using the 3D battlefield terrain to your advantage. With over 20 jobs and hundreds of abilities to master, you have limitless freedom to customise your party and create unique battle strategies. Choose between the Enhanced Version with updated graphics and voiced dialogue or the Classic Version that faithfully recreates the original experience.
No matter which you choose, this is the ultimate way to experience a timeless tale of war, betrayal, and destiny.
- Developer: Square Enix
- Publisher: Square Enix
- Store Page: https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/final-fantasy-tactics-the-ivalice-chronicles/9n77pjqw22bx
From the high-speed chaos of Sonic Racing: Crossworlds to the strategic depths of Final Fantasy Tactics, September offers an incredible range of experiences for every type of player.
Whether you’re a survival horror fanatic, a tactical genius, or a co-op adventurer, the Xbox and Game Pass library is expanding in a big way this month. And expect to play some of them through Xbox Play Anywhere too.
With such a strong lineup, you’ll have no trouble finding your next big obsession. So, which of these epic new releases are you diving into first? The comments are below.
What’s Coming in October?
October will be here before you know it too. We’ll be back with the full rundown of the best new games for that month soon, but expect to be treated to King of Meat, Painkiller, Little Nightmares III, Battlefield 6, Ninja Gaiden 4, Jurassic World Evolution 3 and a ton more. 2025 just gets better and better…
Where’s Jump Space, the most hyped and nticipated game of the year?