Xbox Series X|S games releasing in September 2026

The Blood of Dawnwalker

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The Blood of Dawnwalker is an open-world dark fantasy action RPG set in 14th-century Europe. You play as Coen, a young man turned Dawnwalker who is human by day and vampire by night, fighting to save his family against a backdrop of bloody conflicts, the Black Death, and vampires who have stepped out of the shadows to claim dominion over the living.

Developed by Rebel Wolves, the game promises a story shaped by player choices and the secrets uncovered along the way. Fight for your humanity or embrace your cursed powers, the path you take determines what fate awaits at the end of Coen's journey. This is one of the most anticipated new RPG franchises of 2026.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Capcom's iconic samurai action series returns after more than two decades. Onimusha: Way of the Sword takes players through the bloodstained battlefields of Edo-era Kyoto, now twisted by malevolent clouds of Malice. You wield the Oni Gauntlet, a mystical artifact granting power to slay the demonic Genma, as a lone samurai searching for his reason to fight in a tale of dark fantasy and gritty swordplay.

The game is available in a standard edition, a Deluxe Edition, and a Premium Deluxe Edition, each offering additional content for those who want the complete experience at launch.

NBA 2K27

The annual basketball simulation franchise from 2K Sports returns with NBA 2K27. Chase greatness around the clock across the series' signature modes: build your legend in MyCAREER, assemble the ultimate roster in MyTEAM, and manage your franchise dynasty in MyNBA. As always, the game supports both single-player and multiplayer, including co-operative play.

NBA 2K27 lands simultaneously on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, making it one of the biggest multi-platform sports launches of the autumn season.

Screenbound

Screenbound is a uniquely conceived platformer that blends first-person 3D exploration with simultaneous 2D gameplay on the screen of your in-game Qboy device. Mind-bending environmental puzzles force you to test the limits of dimensional space across a 5D world that is three-dimensional and two-dimensional at once. Your jumping and movements are mirrored between dimensions, but certain actions affect only one side, creating layered interactions that go far beyond a typical platformer.

The story follows a young player who discovers their mother's secret invention in the garage, and darker family secrets begin to surface the further you venture into the dual-dimensional world. Combat takes place in 2D, while loot is collected in 3D, a design that keeps things fresh throughout.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds

Set on RuneScape's forgotten continent of Ashenfall, RuneScape: Dragonwilds is a co-operative survival crafting game for one to four players. Dragons have awoken across the land, and players must gather, build, skill, and craft to survive. Mastering these systems and uncovering ancient secrets is the only path to confronting and slaying the Dragon Queen.

The game brings the beloved RuneScape universe into a new genre, blending the familiar skilling and progression systems of the MMO with the tension of survival gameplay. It arrives on Xbox Series X|S alongside PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Trine 6: Together in Time

Frozenbyte's beloved co-op puzzle platformer series continues with Trine 6: Together in Time, supporting one to four players locally or online. Wit, timing, and teamwork collide as you solve perplexing puzzles, battle cunning creatures, and traverse perilous paths through the series' iconic fantasy world. The game supports split-screen co-op, making it a great pick for couch play.

The Trine series has always been celebrated for its stunning visual style and inventive physics-based puzzles, and the sixth entry looks to carry that tradition forward with new time-themed mechanics and the same charming storybook aesthetic fans have come to love.

Dune: Awakening

Dune: Awakening is an open-world survival MMO set on the desert planet Arrakis, developed by Funcom. Already launched on PC in June 2025 to an OpenCritic average of 81, the game now makes its console debut on Xbox Series X|S and PS5. Players create a custom character and must manage thirst, maintain stillsuits, survive sandstorms, extreme heat, and roaming sandworms, all while scavenging resources, crafting equipment, building shelters, and competing with others to harvest the precious spice.

Set in an alternate timeline where Paul Atreides was never born, the story follows a lone Bene Gesserit agent arriving on Arrakis with a mission to find the missing Fremen and awaken the Sleeper. The game features both PvE and PvP zones, faction warfare between House Atreides and House Harkonnen, and a Deep Desert that reshapes weekly through Coriolis storms.

Control Resonant

Control Resonant is Remedy Entertainment's sequel to the multi-award-winning Control, this time putting players in the role of Dylan Faden. After years of confinement at the hands of the Federal Bureau of Control, Dylan is deployed at the peak of a supernatural crisis: a mysterious cosmic entity is altering fundamental aspects of reality across a warped Manhattan overrun by the Hiss, the Mold, and other paranatural threats.

As Dylan, you will harness extraordinary new powers, explore the expansive zones of a city on the brink of paranatural annihilation, and seek out FBC Director Jesse Faden, Dylan's sister, while working to contain the chaos that has spilled far beyond the walls of the Oldest House. It is a single-player action-adventure RPG and one of the most anticipated titles of autumn 2026.

EA Sports FC 27

EA Sports FC 27 is the latest entry in EA's flagship football simulation series. The game introduces The Grounds, a football playground where street culture meets stadium spectacle, alongside community-driven gameplay innovations for more true-to-football feel across all modes. Single-player, multiplayer, and co-operative play are all supported.

Early access via the Ultimate Edition and Ultimate Plus Edition begins on 18 September, with the standard edition launching on 25 September. The game releases across a wide range of platforms including Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PC, Nintendo Switch 2, and last-generation consoles.

Minecraft Dungeons II

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Minecraft Dungeons II is the sequel to Microsoft and Mojang's action dungeon-crawler, and it is one of the biggest Xbox-adjacent launches of the month. Journey through unexplored lands and mysterious locations in a quest to stop a new evil threatening not one but two worlds. Clash with hordes of menacing Minecraft mobs in explosive encounters, collect loot, and upgrade your hero across solo or co-operative multiplayer sessions.

The game is available as a standard edition and a Deluxe Edition at launch on 29 September. With the Minecraft brand behind it and a massive built-in audience, Dungeons II is poised to be one of the most-played Xbox titles of the autumn.

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September 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark month on Xbox Series X|S. Whether you are diving into the vampire-infested streets of 14th-century Europe in The Blood of Dawnwalker, surviving the sands of Arrakis in Dune: Awakening, or teaming up in Minecraft Dungeons II, there is no shortage of reasons to keep your console running all month long. Mark your calendar and keep an eye on the Xbox Wire for any last-minute announcements.