Week 2 of a slam packed September of PlayStation releases is nearly upon us. I’ve picked out 5 of my favourites hitting the PlayStation Store next week, read on to find out more. Don’t forget to check out what games are coming to PS Plus this month too!
Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 (PS5) – September 9th
Space Marine 2 presents a fascinating sequel to the first game, delving further into the story of the courageous Ultramarine Captain Titus. After facing troubling events suggesting possible heresy, Titus is captured by the Inquisition. Despite being exonerated, he re-emerges from the experience as a demoted Lieutenant.
Space Marine 2 offers full co-op for up to three players, allowing you to experience the entire story alongside two friends. From Day 1 Space Marine 2 can be played cross platform. Additionally, the game introduces an all-new “Operations” mode, providing a separate 3-player co-op experience that ties directly into the campaign’s ongoing war.
Elsie (PS5) – September 10th
Elsie is an exhilarating, visually stunning, and fast-paced action-platformer game with procedurally generated levels that provides a thrilling gaming experience. Players can expect to encounter a diverse range of robots to defeat and a wide array of unique items and weapons to collect, ensuring that each playthrough is a one-of-a-kind adventure. Become adept at wielding a multitude of magitek weapons and abilities to navigate and conquer the unpredictable chaos that awaits.
Crossy Road Castle (PS5) – September 11th
Join the Crossy Road crew in a thrilling multiplayer arcade platformer, where you can challenge your friends to see how high you can climb in an endless spinning tower of arcade fun. Navigate through a maze of levels, shoot out of cannons, and ride rainbows for an exciting experience that’s different every time.
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown (PS5, PS4) – September 12th
Explore a completely new racing game map: Hong Kong Island, meticulously recreated at a 1:1 scale. This sprawling metropolis is teeming with diverse locations waiting to be discovered. From ancient narrow alleyways to bustling highways, from winding mountain roads to serene beaches, each drive promises a unique adventure. Choose to go solo or rally with friends. And then embark on a quest to locate countless collectable items, each offering enticing rewards and adding a new layer of excitement to your exploration.
Thirteen years after the release of Test Drive Unlimited 2, TDUSC is reinventing the open-world massively multiplayer racing game genre. You can express your passion for cars through innovative gameplay and meticulous attention to detail. Test drive and purchase cars directly from dealerships, customize them in workshops, and display them in the garage of your Solar Hotel suite. Each car offers a unique driving experience and complete immersion, including windows, sunroofs, engines, and more. It’s this exclusive experience that dictates which car you want to choose on any given day.
Funko Fusion (PS5) – September 13th
Embark on an adventure across diverse and immersive worlds, where you’ll encounter enemies to battle and puzzles to solve. These worlds are filled with vibrant personalities and will allow you to relive iconic scenes from beloved movies, TV shows, comics, and more. This innovative experience has been crafted by devoted fans, for devoted fans. Step into the shoes of your favourite characters and make use of their distinctive weapons and abilities. Join forces with friends and fellow enthusiasts online to bring your ultimate franchise crossover dreams to life. Funko’s unique pop culture celebration immerses you in an unprecedented way, bringing its captivating world to life.
Those are my five release highlights of the games coming this week. If you’re wondering what else you can add to your backlog here are the rest of the titles releasing this week on PlayStation Store:
September 9th
Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 (PS5)
September 10th
Elsie (PS5)
Persona 3 Reload – Episode Aigis: The Answer (PS5, PS4)
Yars Rising (PS5, PS4)
September 11th
Kiki – A Vibrant 3D Platformer (PS5)
Crossy Road Castle (PS5)
September 12th
Fabledom (PS5)
The Jackbox Naughty Pack (PS5)
Garden Witch Life (PS5)
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP (PS5)
Melobot: A Last Song (PS5)
Selfloss (PS5)
UFL (PS5)
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown (PS5, PS4)
Wild Bastards (PS5)
September 13th
Funko Fusion (PS5)
Deep Beyond (PS5)
Edge of Sanity (PS5, PS4)
Evotinction (PS5, PS4)
Demonschool (PS5, PS4)
Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate (PS5)
These releases are subject to change and were correct at the time of writing. Join us next week for another run down of hot new PlayStation releases!
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