What’s new in September 2024: 8 upcoming games to check out

As we head toward the holiday season, the cadence of video game releases will only ramp up. August was already a strong month with games like Black Myth: Wukong and Star Wars Outlaws, and September doesn’t look like it will be a slouch either. There are a couple of big AAA games you can expect to be released this month, but September is actually a great month for niche games that appeal to gamers who are a fan of certain genres.

As September begins, I wanted to highlight eight specific titles coming out this month that we should all be keeping an eye on. Well, it’s technically 58 games — but I’ll explain that when I get to UFO 50.

The Casting of Frank Stone (September 3)

Recommended if you like: Until Dawn

Supermassive Games is known for its cinematic adventure horror games that place all of the critical life-or-death choices in players’ hands. Previously, it’s done so with Until Dawn, The Dark Pictures games, and The Quarry. Now, it’s partnering with Behaviour Interactive to create a narrative adventure game set in the universe of the asymmetrical multiplayer game Dead by Daylight. Whether you want to learn more Dead by Daylight lore or are just a fan of Supermassive’s adventure games, The Casting of Frank Stone seems like it will be worth checking out.

The Casting of Frank Stone launches for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on September 3.

Astro Bot (September 6)

Recommended if you like: Kirby and the Forgotten Land

Astro’s Playroom released as a fantastic pack-in title for the PS5, and it’s getting a full-priced sequel this month. Astro Bot is set to be a full-on 3D platformer full of cameos and references to other PlayStation franchises. From God of War to Bloodborne, many different PlayStation game will appear here. Expect some deeper cuts as well. On top of that, Astro Bot also simply looks like it will be a creative and approachable platformer for gamers of all ages. It’s one of my most anticipated games of the year and should be on your radar as well.

Astro Bot