Upcoming action game releasing in September
Remedy Entertainment has confirmed that Alan Wake 2 has now sold over 3 million copies worldwide, reaching the milestone during the second quarter of 2024. The investigative horror shooter remains the studio's fastest-selling title despite a slow commercial start and continued Epic Games Store exclusivity on PC. Meanwhile, Remedy's half-year financial report reveals declining revenue and profit as development spending ramps up for Control Resonant, launching 24 September.
Nintendo's Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct revealed a tactics RPG that appears significantly larger and more system-intensive than previously shown, targeting a September 2026 release on Switch 2. The presentation reshapes what looked like a niche experimental year into a potential landmark lineup alongside Splatoon Raiders and Pokémon Pokopia.
This summer's gaming presentations from PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo have unleashed a plethora of exciting preorders. Secure your copies now for highly anticipated titles like Marvel’s Wolverine (September 15, PS5 exclusive) and Control Resonant (September 24, multi-platform). From action-packed adventures to strategic showdowns, here’s your one-stop guide to preordering the summer’s most coveted games.
The PC Gaming Show 2026 showcased over 60 games, including more than 20 world premieres, across various genres. Highlights include the Skitarii Class DLC for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, the modernised Company of Heroes: Definitive Edition, and innovative titles like Spellsided and Red Kiss. From roguelites to strategy games, the show catered to a wide range of gaming interests.
GTA 6's shift to November 19 has sparked a chain reaction, with major titles like Marvel's Wolverine, Control Resonant, and Silent Hill: Townfall clustering in September. This crowded market may lead to a commercial bloodbath, as consumers face difficult choices between competing releases. The strategic move to avoid GTA 6's launch window raises questions about the viability of September's packed schedule.
Remedy's decision to launch Control Resonant in close proximity to GTA 6 has raised eyebrows among gamers and analysts alike, prompting concerns over the smaller title's visibility. Control Resonant, an expansion to the critically acclaimed Control, faces a daunting challenge in competing for player attention. Will its unique gameplay be enough to carve out a niche amidst the hype surrounding GTA 6?
Remedy Entertainment is set to release Control Resonant on PC in the same timeframe as the highly anticipated GTA 6, despite the potential risks of competing with Rockstar's gaming behemoth. This move mirrors their 2010 decision with Alan Wake alongside Red Dead Redemption. Can Control Resonant carve out its niche amidst the GTA 6 frenzy, especially with PC as its sole domain?
Remedy's CEO discusses the strategic release timing of Control Resonant in proximity to GTA 6, emphasizing the game's unique voice. By launching near one of the year's most anticipated titles, Remedy aims to distinguish Control Resonant. The CEO promises a distinctive experience that will resonate with players amidst the crowded release schedule.
Discover how Control: Resonant shifts gears to become a full-fledged Action RPG, building upon the original Control's unintended RPG foundations. With features like skill trees and shapeshifting melee, Remedy's vision for an RPG franchise takes a bold leap. Learn how this sequel embodies the "Remedy version of an RPG experience."
Despite FBC: Firebreak incurring a €16.4 million loss, Remedy's Q1 revenue only dropped 1.9% to €13.1 million, with the studio citing "structurally more efficient budgets". CEO Jean-Charles Gaudechon remains optimistic ahead of Control Resonant's 2026 launch. The upcoming title, for which Remedy recently acquired full rights for €17 million, is expected to bolster the studio's finances.
