It nearly knocked Wednesday fans’ socks off to find out that none other than Lady Gaga would make a guest appearance on Season 2 of the beloved Netflix show. Now, we’re getting a glimpse of her character before the second part of Season 2 premieres tomorrow.

The series took to social media on September 1 to reveal an image of Gaga in costume, donning a white dress and even featuring Thing, or another disembodied hand similar to Thing, chilling out on her shoulder.

“A vision in venom. Here’s your first look at Lady Gaga as Rosaline Rotwood,” the show’s official X / Twitter account said, below, giving fans Gaga’s character name as well as her expected look.

A vision in venom. Here’s your first look at Lady Gaga as Rosaline Rotwood. pic.twitter.com/araTJX8tnI

— Wednesday Addams (@wednesdayaddams) September 1, 2025

That said, we don’t know much about Miss Rotwood, other than the rumor that she is a teacher at Nevermore Academy. Considering she wasn’t seen in the first season or the first half of the second season, it’s possible that maybe she’s new to the school or even that she is returning to the school after a long-standing absence. Both of those ideas could be plausible given the story, but either way, it’ll be interesting to see what kind of backstory they give Gaga’s character and to discover how she’ll play into the show’s narrative.

Plus, Gaga is not only appearing on the show, she’s also recording an original song for the series titled “The Dead Dance.” The song is set to be featured in the show sometime in the second half of Season 2 — and fans will even get a music video for the track directed by Tim Burton himself.

It’s clear the folks behind the series want to try to replicate the success of the Wednesday dance trend that blew up online during the first season of the show, and honestly, if you’re going to attempt to strike gold twice, working with Lady Gaga is a great way to maximize the potential for success.

Last week, IGN reported on how Season 2 of Wednesday isn't seeing the level of success that Season 1 had. Some fans think that the TikTok dance trend that went viral during Season 1 was a major boon to viewership, and since Season 2 doesn’t have its own, it didn’t have that external force to boost numbers.

Others think the decision to release the show — which some of them deem to be a “Halloween show” — in the summer rather than in the fall is a misstep for views. And some think that splitting the eight episode season into two parts is where the show went wrong, even though there is barely a month between both parts airing as the first half premiered on August 6 and the second comes on September 3.

The first half of Wednesday Season 2 is available to stream now on Netflix alongside the complete first season. The second half of Season 2 will be available on September 3.

Image credit: Netflix.

Lex Briscuso is a film and television critic and a freelance entertainment writer for IGN. You can follow her on Twitter at @nikonamerica.

Microsoft has confirmed the Xbox Game Pass September 2025 Wave 1 lineup of titles, which is headlined by Team Cherry’s hotly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong.

But first, available today, September 2, is I Am Your Beast (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S), via Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard. Here’s the official blurb from Microsoft’s announcement post on Xbox Wire:

"I Am Your Beast is a shortform covert revenge thriller FPS about getting hunted across the North American wilderness by the military-industrial complex — and turning the tables. Break your opponents. Use their own equipment against them. Duck into your tunnel network before enemy forces zero in on your location. Repeat."

Tomorrow, September 3, sees Nine Sols (Xbox Series X|S) via Game Pass Standard. “Nine Sols is a lore-rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer with Sekiro-inspired, deflection-based combat. Embark on a journey through an Asia-inspired fantasy world, explore a land once ruled by an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero on a quest to slay the 9 Sols — the powerful rulers of this forsaken realm,” Microsoft said.

And here’s the big one: on September 4 — finally! — Hollow Knight: Silksong (Cloud, Console, and PC) hits Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. “Available on day one with Game Pass: Ascend to the peak of a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! The sequel to the award-winning action-adventure, Hollow Knight. Explore, fight and survive as Hornet, princess-protector of Hallownest, as she discovers a land ruled by silk and song.”

Check out the Hollow Knight: Silksong global release times to find out when the game unlocks in your timezone. If you're playing (or replaying) Hollow Knight before Silksong, take a look at IGN's newly refreshed Hollow Knight walkthrough and detailed Hollow Knight interactive map to make sure you don't miss any collectible locations.

Spare a thought for Cataclismo (PC) , which also hits Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on September 4. “Design and build fortresses brick by brick to stand against endless hordes of Horrors in this real-time strategy game with resource management, siege defense, and exploration. Lead from the ramparts, push back the darkness, and hold fast against the creatures of the Mist.”

Moving on, September 10 will see PAW Patrol World (Cloud, Console, and PC) launch across Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard. “Returning to the Game Pass library, explore the world of the PAW Patrol cartoon like never before, in a 3D action adventure where anything is PAWsible. Play as your favorite pups, drive their vehicles, and save the day by taking on fun rescues and missions either in single-player or with your family in couch co-op. It’s the ultimate PAW Patrol playtime!”

And finally for Wave 1, on September 16 RoadCraft (Cloud and Xbox Series X|S) releases on Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass Standard. “In the wake of natural disasters, RoadCraft calls on you to rebuild what’s broken. Operate a fleet of over 40 authentic construction vehicles to clear debris, repair roads and bridges, and restore essential infrastructure. Tackle realistic challenges solo or in cooperative play across expansive, physics-driven environments shaped by destruction and recovery.”

It’s worth noting that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle DLC The Order of Giants launches on September 4. Game Pass members can save 10% on the Digital Premium Upgrade to get access on day one or purchase the DLC separately on September 4. (Check out IGN's Indiana Jones and the Great Circle The Order of Giants interview from gamescom 2025 to find out what to expect.)

And there’s an EA Play Early Access Trial for EA Sports NHL 26 on September 5. “Tell the world to Check My Game with the EA Play early access trial on Xbox Series X|S. Game Pass Ultimate members can take to the ice for up to 10 hours in EA Sports NHL 26. If you decide to buy, your progress carries over to the full game, so you can get ready for the next match.”

Xbox Game Pass September 2025 Wave 1 lineup:

• September 2 - I Am Your Beast (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
• September 3 - Nine Sols (Xbox Series X|S) Now with Game Pass Standard
• September 4 - Hollow Knight: Silksong (Cloud, Console, and PC) Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
• September 4 - Cataclismo (PC) Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
• September 10 - PAW Patrol World (Cloud, Console, and PC) Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
• September 16 - RoadCraft (Cloud and Xbox Series X|S) Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Standard

As always, a number of games are set to leave Game Pass this month. You can use your membership discount to save up to 20% off your purchase to keep them in your library.

Leaving Xbox Game Pass on September 15:

• All You Need is Help (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Wargroove 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie (Cloud, Console, and PC)

Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

Space Marine 2 offers just a slice of the Warhammer 40,000 setting, presenting the Ultramarines chapter of Space Marines against two enemy factions: the Tyranids and the Thousand Sons traitor legion. This, its developer has said, has led to some “assumptions” about the Warhammer 40,000 universe that are untrue — assumptions that have become widespread as a result of the game’s huge success.

Speaking to IGN at gamescom 2025, Tim Willits, development chief at Saber Interactive, said Space Marine 2’s popularity had opened the door to the grimdark Warhammer 40,000 setting for an army of new fans who aren’t necessarily clued up about the intricacies of the universe.

“I heard that lots of people now think that Thousand Sons are the only Chaos faction because that's what we had in the game,” Willits said, reflecting on Space Marine 2’s first year.

“And so people are like, ‘Oh, I guess Thousand Sons, they're Chaos.’ It's like, ‘Actually no it's not.’ They're actually just a small faction. But people are just like, ‘That's the one I played against.’”

Indeed, there is a long list of Chaos factions within the setting. If there’s an antagonist of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, it’s probably Abaddon the Despoiler’s Black Legion, who do not feature in Space Marine 2. Other traitor legions include the Death Guard, the Emperor's Children, Iron Warriors, Night Lords, World Eaters, Word Bearers, and the Alpha Legion. But then there are Chaos-aligned renegade Space Marine chapters, warbands, and smaller groups to contend with. Yes, it's a lot!

This assumption about Chaos extends to the Space Marines themselves. The Ultramaines — considered the poster boys of the Warhammer 40,000 setting and the chapter used by Games Workshop itself when introducing newcomers to the tabletop via starter sets — are the protagonists of the Space Marine 2 campaign, although many other factions are available to play as in the PvE and PvP modes.

“People have assumptions about the Warhammer 40,000 universe that are not correct,” Willits continued. “Like Thousand Sons being the only Chaos faction. That is kind of humorous. And like, ‘Oh Space Marines are only blue!’ That has been quite humorous to be honest, which is good for us.”

Indeed it is good for Saber Interactive, which has seen the star of Space Marine 2, Lieutenant Titus, not only become an official part of the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop game via his own model and datasheet, but immortalized via a star turn in the superb Warhammer 40,000 episode of Amazon’s Secret Level animated anthology.

Games Workshop has benefited greatly from Space Marine 2’s success as well, and not just in terms of licensing revenue. Anecdotally, staff at the company’s stores report a flood of newcomers who cite Space Marine 2 as their entry point. Clearly hoping to capitalize on the interest, Games Workshop recently announced the first ever officially licensed wearable Space Marine helmet — styled after Lieutenant Titus from Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 of course.

One of the big questions going into the already confirmed Space Marine 3 is whether Saber will venture beyond the Ultramarines and the Thousand Sons in terms of the next campaign. The story seems to set up the addition of the Necrons, which at this point probably wouldn't come as much of a surprise for Space Marine 3. But could other Space Marine chapters also appear? Perhaps other Chaos factions, too? We asked Willits about Space Marine 3, but he remained tight-lipped.

Check out more from IGN's gamescom interview with Tim Willits to find out why delaying Space Marine 2 was the best thing Saber ever did.

Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

Ubisoft is set to celebrate all things Rayman as it gets ready to mark the series' 30th anniversary, promising it's working on the "future" of the series.

The official Rayman X/Twitter account has long been dormant, only resurfacing a handful of times in 2020, then once in 2021, and not at all since then. Yesterday (September 1), however, it was resurrected to bring us up to speed on what's happening in Rayman's world.

"Rayman turns 30! Join us on our official channels to celebrate an incredible legacy," the account exclaimed, attaching a brief video. In the video, brand producer Loic Gounon — who has been working on the Rayman franchise since 2006 — revealed that "a very talented team at Ubisoft Montpellier and Ubisoft Milan are currently working together on the future of Rayman."

👊 🎉Rayman turns 30! Join us on our official channels to celebrate an incredible legacy 🎂🥳

Let's kick it off with a special message from Ubisoft Montpellier that was broadcast as part of the fan event Rayman Alive, just minutes ago. pic.twitter.com/BQ6qavIrVr

— Rayman (@RaymanGame) September 1, 2025

Gounon explained that Rayman was born at Ubisoft Montpellier back in 1995, and for the past 30 years, with studios Ubisoft Paris, Ubisoft Milan, and Ubisoft Annecy also all contributing to his "many adventures." And now, to mark 30 years, Ubisoft is "taking a moment to celebrate this incredible history by looking back," sharing behind the scenes, anecdotes, developer interviews, concept art, and more.

As for what's to come? We haven't had a mainline Rayman game since 2013's Rayman Legends. "A very talented team at Ubisoft Montpellier and Ubisoft Milan are currently working together on the future of Rayman," Ubisoft said. "Don't expect news from us too soon, but rest assured, Rayman is in good hands."

Ubisoft quietly released an NFT game featuring Rayman at the end of last year, of course. Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E. was barely advertised or given the kind of showy spotlight reserved for major releases, quite possibly because it was a Web 3 game that uses cryptocurrency and blockchain. A top-down multiplayer shooter available on PC, it featured a number of Ubisoft characters, including Rayman.

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September is here, bringing a new batch of PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC games for your playing enjoyment. The Big Games of the Fall season has officially begun, so we have some big games out this month. We have Borderlands 4, Silent Hill f, the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong, and more. Read on to see release dates for all the biggest games and expansions coming out soon. Let's have a look.

September 2025 - Video Game Release Dates

This month will make millions of indie game fans happy, as Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally coming out on basically every platform under the sun on the fourth. Also out this month are Borderlands 4, Dying Light: The Beast, plus a big expaion to Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Garfield Kart 2. Star Wars Outlaws lands on Switch 2 this month, and remakes of Final Fantasy Tactics and the first Trails in the Sky game are coming to various platforms.

• Hirogami - September 3 - (PS5)
• Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hell - September 3 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Hell Is Us - September 4 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Hollow Knight: Silksong - September 4 - (PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox, PC, Mac, Linux)
• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants (expansion) - September 4 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Jetrunner - September 4 - (PC)
• Kejora - September 4 - (PC)
• Moros Protocol - September 4 - (PC)
• Slap Fighter - September 4 - (Meta Quest)
• Star Wars Outlaws - September 4 - (Switch 2)
• Void Crew - September 4 - (PS5, Xbox)
• Cronos: The New Dawn - September 5 - (PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, PC)
• Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion - September 5 - (Switch 2)
• Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots - September 5 - (PS5, Switch, PC)
• NBA 2K26 - September 5 - (PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox, PC)
• Operation Octo - September 5 - (PC)
• Shuten Order - September 5 - (Switch, PC)
• Baby Steps - September 8 - (PS5)
• Garfield Kart 2: All You Can Drift - September 10 - (PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC)
• Dead Reset - September 11 - (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC)
• Borderlands 4 - September 12 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• NHL 26 - September 12 - (PS5, Xbox)
• Roman Sands Re: Build - September 12 - (Switch, PC)
• LEGO Voyagers - September 15 - (PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC)
• Voyagers of Nera - September 15 - (PC)
• Class of Heroes 3: Remastered - September 18 - (PS5, Switch, PC)
• Emotionless: The Last Ticket - September 18 - (PC)
• Frostpunk 2 - September 18 - (PS5, Xbox)
• Labyrinthine: Console Edition - September 18 - (PS5, Xbox)
• Mai: Child of Ages - September 18 - (PC)
• Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter - September 19 - (PS5, Switch, PC)
• Dying Light: The Beast - September 19 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Towa and the Gaurdians of the Sacred Tree - September 19 - (PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC)
• Agatha Christie: Death on the Nile - September 23 - (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC)
• House of Tesla - September 23 - (PC)
• Slime Rancher 2 - September 23 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Consume Me - September 25 - (PC)
• Silent Hill f - September 25 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Sonic Racing CrossWorlds - September 25 - (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC)
• Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian - September 26 - (PS5, Switch, PC)
• EA Sports FC 26 - September 26 - (PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox, PC)
• PAC-MAN World 2: Re-PAC - September 26 - (PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox, PC)
• Alien Rogue Incursion - Part One: Evolved Edition - September 30 - (PC)
• Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles - September 30 - (PS5, PS4, Switch, Switch 2)
• LEGO Party - September 30 - (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC)
• Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection - September 30 - (PS5, Switch 2, Switch, Xbox, PC)
• Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny - September 30 - (PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC)

October 2025 - Video Game Release Dates

• Borderlands 4 - October 3 - (Switch 2)
• Digimon Story: Time Stranger - October 3 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Ghost of Yotei - October 2 - (PS5)
• Battlefield 6 - October 10 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Little Nightmares 3 - October 10 - (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC)
• Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club - October 10 - (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC)
• Just Dance 2026 Edition - October 14 - (PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox, PC)
• Pokemon Legends: Z-A - October 16 - (Switch, Switch 2)
• Keeper - October 17 - (Xbox, PC)
• Double Dragon Revive - October 23 - (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC)
• Ninja Gaiden 4 - October 21 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 - October 21 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Persona 3 Reload - October 23 - (Switch 2)
• Plants vs. Zombies Replanted - October 23 - (Switch, Switch 2)
• Dora: Rainforest Rescue - October 24 - (PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC)
• Once Upon a Katamari - October 24 - (PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, PC)
• The Outer Worlds 2 - October 29 (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Arc Raiders - October 30 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Mina the Hollower - October 31 - (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC)
• Terminator 2D: No Fate - October 31 - (PS5, PS4, Xbox, Switch, PC)

November 2025 - Video Game Release Dates

• Age of Empires IV - November 4 - (PS5)
• Europa Universalis V - November 4 - (PC)
• Cairn - November 5 - (PS5)
• Unbeatable - November 6 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Anno 117: Pax Romana - November 13 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Yakuza Kiwami - November 13 - (Switch 2)
• Yakuza Kiwami 2 - November 13 - (Switch 2)
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 - November 14 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero - November 14 - (Switch, Switch 2)
• Deadpool VR - November 18 - (Meta Quest)
• Kirby Air Riders - November 20 - (Switch 2)

December 2025 - Video Game Release Dates

• Octopath Traveler 0 - December 4 - (PS5, PS4, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox, PC)

February 2026 - Video Game Release Dates

• High on Life 2 - February 13 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Tides of Tomorrow - February 24 - (PS5)
• Resident Evil Requiem - February 27 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)

May 2026 - Video Game Release Dates

• Grand Theft Auto 6 - May 26, 2026 - (PS5, Xbox)

Upcoming Video Games - Release Date TBA

• 007 First Light - 2026 - (PS5, Switch 2)
• The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales - 2026 - (Switch 2)
• Age of Mythology Retold: Heavenly Spear - Fall 2025 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Animo - 2026 - (Xbox, PC)
• Aphelion - 2026 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• ArcheAge Chronicles - 2026 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Ark 2 - TBA - (PC)
• At Fate’s End - 2026 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Atomic Heart 2 - TBA - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Ballad of Antara - 2025 - (PS5)
• Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes - Early 2026 - (PC)
• Beast of Reincarnation - 2026 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Black Myth: Jhong Kui - TBA
• Blackfrost: The Long Dark II - TBA
• Blade Runner 2033: Labyrinth - TBA - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• The Blood of Dawnwalker - 2026 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement - 2026 - (PS5)
• Bubsy 4D - TBA - (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC)
• Chronicles: Medieval - 2026 - (PC)
• Clockwork Revolution - TBA - (Xbox, PC)
• Coffee Talk Tokyo - 2025 - (Switch, PC)
• Contraband - TBA - (Xbox, PC)
• Crimson Desert - Q1 2026 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Directive 8020: A Dark Pictures Game - H1 2026 - (PS5)
• Dreams of Another - 2025 - (PS5)
• The Duskbloods - 2026 - (Switch 2)

• Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition - 2025 - (Switch 2)
• The Eternal Life of Goldman - Holiday 2025 - (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC)
• Everwild - TBA - (Xbox, PC)
• Fable - 2026 - (Xbox, PC)
• Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade - Winter 2025-2026 - (Xbox)
• Frostpunk 1886 - 2027 - (PC)
• Game of Thrones: War for Westeros - 2026 - (PC)
• Gears of War: E-Day - TBA - (Xbox, PC)
• Hail Macbeth - Q1 2026 - (PC)
• Hela - 2026 - (Switch 2)
• Hello Kitty: Island Adventure - 2025 - (Switch)
• He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction - TBA - (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC)
• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment - Winter 2025-2026 - (Switch 2)
• ILL - TBA - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - 2026 - (Switch 2)
• Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet - TBA - (PS5)
• Invincible Vs - 2026 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• John Carpenter's Toxic Commando - Early 2026 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Judas - TBA - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Jurassic Park: Survival - TBA - (PS5, Xbox, PC)

• LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight - 2026 - (PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, PC)
• Little Devil Inside - TBA - (PS5, Switch, Xbox)
• Lord of the Fallen II - 2026 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Lumines Arise - Fall 2025 - (PS5, PSVR 2)
• Marathon - TBA - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra - 2026
• Marvel Cosmic Invasion - 2025 - (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC)
• Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls - 2026 - (PS5, PC)
• Marvel's Blade - TBA - (Xbox, PC)
• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - 2025 - (Switch, Switch 2)
• Mio: Memories in Orbit - 2025 - (Switch)
• Mixtape - 2025 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection - 2026 - (Switch 2)
• Mortal Shell 2 - 2026 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Mudang: Two Hearts - 2026 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Nioh 3 - Early 2026 - (PS5)
• OD - TBA - (Xbox)
• Okami 2 - TBA
• Onimusha: Way of the Sword - 2026 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Persona 4 Revival - TBA - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Phantom Blade 0 - 2026 - (PS5)
• Phantom Hellcat - TBA - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Pokemon Champions - TBA - (Switch, mobile)
• PowerWash Simulator 2 - Late 2025 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf - 2026 - (PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC)
• Pragmata - 2026
• Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake - 2026 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Professor Layton and the New World of Steam - 2025 - (Switch, Switch 2)
• PVKK - Summer 2026 - (PC)
• Replaced - 2025 - (Xbox, PC)
• Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy - 2026 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Rhythm Heaven Groove - 2026 - (Switch)
• Road Kings - 2026 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Romeo Is a Dead Man - 2026 (PS5)
• Routine - Late 2025 - (Xbox, PC)
• Saros - 2026 - (PS5)
• Scott Pilgrim EX - 2026 - (PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC)
• Screamer - 2026 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Sea of Remnants - 2026 - (PS5)
• The Sinking City 2 - 2025 - (Xbox, PC)
• Slay the Spire 2 - early access in 2025 - (PC)
• Sleight of Hand - 2025 - (Xbox, PC)
• Solo Leveling Arise Overdrive - 2026 - (Xbox, PC)

• Splatoon Raiders - TBA - (Switch 2)
• Star Overdrive - 2025 - (Switch)
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake - TBA - (PS5)
• Star Wars Outlaws - 2025 - (Switch 2)
• State of Decay 3 - TBA (Xbox, PC)
• Super Meat Boy 3D - Early 2026 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Styx: Blades of Greed - Fall 2025 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Terminator: Survivors - TBA - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• There Are No Ghosts at the Grand - 2026 - (Xbox, PC)
• Thief VR: Legacy of Shadows - 2025 - (PSVR 2, PC)
• Tides of Annihilation - TBA - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream - 2026 - (Switch)
• Turok Origins - TBA - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Valor Mortis - TBA - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 - 2026 - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy - TBA (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 - 2026 (PC)
• Witchbrook Winter - 2025 - (Switch, Xbox, PC)
• The Witcher 4 - TBA
• The Wolf Among Us 2 - TBA - (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Wolverine - TBA - (PS5)
• World of Warcraft: Midnight (expansion) - 2026 - (PC)
• Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver - TBA - (PC)
• Zero Parades - TBA - (PC)

For more release date fun, check out our ongoing list of 4K UHD and Blu-ray release dates.

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Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is set to release for Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on September 5 (that's coming right up). In it, you strap yourself into an Arsenal mech and fly through an open world on your way to battle various enemies and create your own personal loadout. It’s available to preorder in a standard edition as well as a limited edition, both of which are available to preorder (see it at Amazon). Read on for more info.

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion - Standard Edition

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion - Limited Edition

PS5

• Get it at Amazon - $99.99
• Get it at Best Buy - $99.99
• Get it at GameStop - $99.99
• Get it at Target - $99.99
• Get it at Walmart - $99.99

Switch 2

• Get it at Amazon - $99.99
• Get it at Best Buy - $99.99
• Get it at GameStop - $99.99
• Get it at Target - $99.99
• Get it at Walmart - $99.00

Xbox Series X|S

• Get it at Amazon - $99.99
• Get it at Best Buy - $99.99
• Get it at GameStop - $99.99
• Get it at Target - $99.99

The limited edition costs $30 more than the standard edition, but it comes with the game itself, plus the following extras:

• 3 Flight Tag Keychains
• Original Soundtrack CD
• Full-Color Art Book
• 3D Acrylic Diorama
• 3 Emblem Patches
• Outer Box

What is Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion?

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is a followup to the 2019 original Daemon X Machina game that was released on Switch and PC. This sequel is also helmed by Kenichiro Tsukuda, a producer for the Armored Core series.

Titanic Scion is all about speccing out your Arsenal mech to turn yourself into a fast-flying killing machine. It takes place in an open world, where you’ll blast your way through enemies, picking up the weapons and equipment they drop in order to expand your arsenal and abilities. Customization is key, so you can direct your abilities to your own particular play style. You can play solo or co-op with up to two friends online.

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Hold on, Hollow Knight fans — we're almost there. Hollow Knight: Silksong is slated to release this coming Thursday, September 4 on PC, Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series for $19.99 / €19.99 / ¥2300.

The highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning metroidvania sees us play as Hornet as we journey to all-new lands, discover new powers, battle vast hordes of bugs and beasts, and uncover ancient secrets tied to your nature and your past.

Team Cherry finally revealed Hollow Knight: Silksong's September 4, 2025, release date at gamescom. We learned the news via a nearly two-minute trailer dropped by Team Cherry, which showed a ton of new footage from the game. We see Hornet exploring, loads of new insectoid NPCs, dreary graveyards, swamps, a bustling city, new enemies, new bosses, an Ori-style escape sequence, and more.

Here's when the game will unlock for you in your timezone, as confirmed by Team Cherry earlier this week. And no, there's no way to unlock early access, I'm afraid.

Hollow Knight: Silksong global release times:

Thursday, September 4, 2025

PDT (Los Angeles):

• 7am

CST (Mexico City):

• 8am

EDT (New York):

• 10am

ART (Buenos Aries):

• 12pm noon

BST (London):

• 3pm

CEST (Paris, Rome, Berlin):

• 4pm

GST (Dubai)

• 6pm

JST (Tokyo):

• 11pm

Friday, September 5, 2025

AEST (Sydney):

• 12am midnight

NZST (Wellington):

• 2am

It's worth noting that Team Cherry has also confirmed that Hollow Knight: Silksong players on Nintendo Switch can unlock "enhanced" Switch 2 features for free.

If you're playing (or replaying) Hollow Knight before Silksong, take a look at IGN's newly refreshed Hollow Knight walkthrough and detailed Hollow Knight interactive map to make sure you don't miss any collectible locations.

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson says he was “pigeon-holed” as an actor who could only appear in blockbusters, which is one of the reasons he wanted to star as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine.

The Smashing Machine sees Johnson portray the life and career of Mark Kerr, a former wrestler and UFC star who struggled with substance abuse. Emily Blunt plays Kerr’s then-wife, Dawn Staples. Uncut Gems co-director Benny Safdie is the writer and director of the A24 film, which hits theaters October 3, 2025.

Johnson is almost unrecognizable as Kerr. He does not have his tattoos, but he does have hair. You can see how Johnson compares to Kerr below.

Players jumping into Hollow Knight: Silksong on Nintendo Switch will be able to upgrade to the "enhanced" Switch 2 version for free.

That comes from Team Cherry itself, which explained in an update on Kickstarter that while OG Nintendo Switch keys will be delivered directly to backers via email, Switch 2 players will need to download the Silksong Upgrade Pack from the eShop to unlock "enhanced features" (thanks, Eurogamer).

"For Nintendo Switch 2 players, after redeeming your Nintendo Switch key and downloading the game, you will additionally need to download the (free) Hollow Knight: Silksong Upgrade Pack from the eShop to unlock the platform's enhanced features," Team Cherry advised.

Though not explicitly confirmed, this suggests the upgrade pack will be available to all Silksong fans playing on Switch 2, regardless of backer status.

Backer surveys close later today, so if you backed the team on Kickstarter, you have just hours to get your survey completed to get your game key, so don't hang around!

"I didn't receive a survey, but I would honestly prefer to buy the game to support you guys anyway," commented one happy player. "It has been so long that I actually forgot I was a backer of the original! Congrats on finally getting here Team Cherry!"

Hollow Knight: Silksong will retail for just $19.99. Yes, really. While there were a lot of rumors over the last few days — including a $20 price on Gamestop (since removed) that was later corroborated by noted leaker Billbil-kun — developer Team Cherry has now confirmed it, revealing the game will retail for $19.99 in the U.S., €19.99 in Europe, and ¥2300 in Japan.

Team Cherry finally revealed a release date for the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong at gamescom: September 4, 2025. Expect loads of new insectoid NPCs, dreary graveyards, swamps, a bustling city, new enemies, new bosses, an Ori-style escape sequence, and more. It'll be available on PC, Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X and S. Check out the Hollow Knight: Silksong global release times to find out when the game will be available in your timezone.

We tried out two levels from the Hollow Knight Silksong demo at gamescom 2025, Moss Grotto and Deep Docks. One was easy, and one was very challenging, but does it live up to the hype? Find out in our Hollow Knight: Silksong preview from the show floor.

If you're playing (or replaying) Hollow Knight before Silksong, take a look at IGN's newly refreshed Hollow Knight walkthrough and detailed Hollow Knight interactive map to make sure you don't miss any collectible locations.

Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world's biggest gaming sites and publications. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.

NBA 2K26 is almost here. Bragging rights are on the line in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, The W, and Play Now as you showcase your moves with "hyper realism," challenging your friends, or rivals in NBA 2K26’s competitive modes.

While most people will be able to play from this coming Friday, September 5, those who bought the Superstar or Leave No Doubt editions secured early access that let them hit the court a week early from August 29.

We think NBA 2K26 is shaping up well, writing in IGN's NBA 2K26 review-in-progress: "Despite my problems with its offline-only modes, the fundamental gameplay tweaks show plenty of promise in what I’ve played on my first day with it. I’m especially excited to see how it looks in MyCareer with its new-and-improved storyline, as well as in the potentially wonky online gameplay of MyTeam."