Here we are again with the latest feature here at Techaeris where we’ll try and keep you informed of new Xbox games as they release. This week, September 2-6th, there are 13 new Xbox games for you to pick up and enjoy, headlined by Gears 5.
This week, six of the titles are Xbox One X Enhanced, two are included with Xbox Game Pass, and two are Xbox Play Anywhere. Without further ado, let’s see the new Xbox Games September 2-6th list and what’s in store for Xbox gamers this week!
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered
Xbox One X Enhanced
It is a time of war.
The Republic of Galbadia, under the influence of the sorceress Edea, mobilises its great armies against the other nations of the world.
Squall and other members of SeeD, an elite mercenary force, join hands with Rinoa, a resistance fighter, to fight against Galbadia’s tyrannical rule and to prevent Edea from fulfilling her ultimate goal.
This product is a remaster of FINAL FANTASY VIII, featuring multiple enhancements including additional options to customise your gameplay experience and difficulty.
Release date: September 3
Price: US$19.99
Torchlight II
Xbox One X Enhanced
Play Torchlight II on Xbox One and receive an exclusive pet: Molten Imp.
The award-winning action RPG is back, bigger and better than ever! Torchlight II takes you back into the quirky, fast-paced world of bloodthirsty monsters, bountiful treasures, and sinister secrets – and, once again, the fate of the world is in your hands.
Torchlight II is fast, fun, and filled to the brim with action and loot. Adventure solo or form a party online with your friends.
Release date: September 3
Price: US$19.99
Gaijin Charenji 1: Kiss or Kill
A punk narrative shoot-them-up where you not only shoot to kill, exterminate, and destroy but you can also kiss your enemies to make a more loving world. Originally designed for the Dreamcast in 1998 by Yoshihiro Takahashi, Kiss or Kill has completed it 21 years later by his son Yosuke Takahashi.
Release date: September 4
Price: TBA
Himno
Himno is a non-violent, no death platformer. Use wall-jumps, slides & dashes to reach new heights in randomly generated maps!
Using intuitive and easy to learn controls, parkour through each map to overcome platforming challenges to reach new districts. Level up as new heights are reached, bringing vibrant lights as torches are ignited and the music begins to change.
Rescue wisps to light up the darkness around you, while temporarily upgrading abilities that allow you to move further to other disctricts.
Release date: September 4
Price: TBA
Monochrome Order
The world must forever make choices. The Arbiters’ mission is to use the ancient magic known as “Judgment” to follow their own justice and guide the world to a better place. A newly-appointed Arbiter, is assigned to a desolate country where he will have to make various Judgments. However, not everyone will agree with his idea of justice.
When faced with two extreme choices, which will he choose?
Your Judgments will greatly affect the story and your character’s role in both good and evil paths. As there are multiple endings, explore different routes to guide the world toward the right direction! Get up to 18 allies from your Judgments to try various formations and overcome challenges with each character’s unique skills!
Release date: September 4
Price: US$14.99+
Post War Dreams
POST-WAR DREAMS is a 2.5D Story-Rich, Side Scrolling Action Game, set in the wasteland of USA, plagued with constant war. Following the collapse of the economy, government, and society, you must brave heavily armed militia, lawless gangs, dangerous streets, desolate buildings and underground bunkers on your quest to escape this post-apocalyptic wasteland alive. The road to a new life is paved with danger, hope and constant reminders of everything that’s been lost.
You will engage in combating the gangs and militia in order to survive and may choose to help other survivors who are full of their own personal misery, hopes and dreams, where everyone is trying to see the next sunrise in this chaotic wasteland.
Release date: September 4
Price: US$12.99
River City Girls
“There’s trouble once again on the mean streets of River City, but this time the boys are in over their heads! In this all-new entry in the legendary beat-’em-up series, hot-blooded heroes Kuni and Riki have been captured, leaving it to their hard-hitting girlfriends, Kyoko and Misako, to serve up some payback. As you punch and kick your way across town – either solo or with a friend in local co-op – you’ll gain new skills, chow down on power-ups, wield an assortment of weapons, and unleash an arsenal of combos, throws, and special attacks that will leave the bad guys crying for mama – all in outrageous 16-bit style! The awesome action is punctuated by manga story panels, anime cutscenes, and an epic synth-pop soundtrack. It’s an old-school rumble for a new generation!
Release date: September 5
Price: TBA
Still with us? We’re at the halfway point through the new Xbox Games September 3-6th list… what do you think of the games so far?
Throne Quest Deluxe
Throne Quest Deluxe is a seem-less open-world Action Role Playing Game (ARPG). Delve into an adventurous world full of dungeons and crypts, fighting many types of vicious monsters and search for huge amounts of loot. Change between 11 classes throwing your axes, fire, harps and even a djenty-guitar in fast-paced combat whilst gulping potions and collecting drops to level-up and become a champion. Explore your way through the dangers of the lands on an epic quest to reach the central castle- to claim the Throne held by a demon boss.
Release date: September 5
Price: TBA
Creature in the Well
Xbox One X Enhanced/Xbox Game Pass/Xbox Game Pass for PC
Creature in the Well is a top-down, pinball-inspired, hack-and-slash dungeon crawler. As the last remaining BOT-C unit, venture deep into a desert mountain to restore power to an ancient facility, haunted by a desperate Creature. Uncover and upgrade powerful gear in order to free the city of Mirage from a deadly sandstorm.
Release date: September 6
Price: US$14.99
Gears 5
NOTE: Gears 5 will be available early for those with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or who have preordered the Ultimate version of the game.
Xbox One X Enhanced/Xbox Game Pass Ultimate/Xbox Play Anywhere
Pre-order any digital edition of Gears 5 before September 10 OR Play Gears 5 before September 16, and receive the Terminator Dark Fate Character Pack, featuring Sarah Connor and the T-800 from the film, the Vector Lancer Skin and 7 days of Boost. (Character pack and skin require Xbox Live Gold on console, membership sold separately.)
Campaign: The world is crumbling. The Swarm has corrupted the Coalition’s robot army and is descending upon human cities. With danger closing in, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself.
Escape: Outrun the bomb, outsmart the Swarm, and escape the Hive! Escape is a new, aggressive, high-stakes co-op mode featuring a three-player suicide squad that must work together to take out enemy hives from within.
Versus: May the best team win! Rack up points and trade up for superior weapons in Arcade, a frenetic playlist built for jump-in, over-the-top fun. With ten other game types plus new and classic maps, Versus rewards every competitive style, from casual to pro.
Horde: Can you and four friends endure waves of ever-stronger enemies and bosses? Survive using new hero abilities, building defenses, collecting power, leveling up your skills and working as a team.
Map Builder: Create custom Escape hive maps and experiences to share with and challenge your friends.
Release date: September 6
Price: US$59.99 (Gears 5 Ultimate Edition available for $79.99)
Oh hai there… still with us? Didn’t stop after Gears 5? On that note, there are three more titles coming on September 6th as well if Gears isn’t your thing…
Monster Hunter: World – “Iceborne” DLC
Xbox One X Enhanced
The base game Monster Hunter: World, sold separately, is required in order to play this content.
Let your hunting instinct take you further than ever!
“Iceborne” is a massive expansion that picks up after the ending of Monster Hunter: World and opens up the new “master rank!”
New quests, monsters, weapons, armor, and story await to take your hunting to the next level!
Release date: September 6
Price: US$39.99
NBA 2K20
Xbox One X Enhanced
2K continues to redefine what’s possible in sports gaming with NBA 2K20, featuring best in class graphics & gameplay, groundbreaking game modes, and unparalleled player control and customization. Plus, with its immersive open-world Neighborhood, NBA 2K20 is a platform for gamers and ballers to come together and create what’s next in basketball culture.
Release date: September 6
Price: US$59.99-99.99
Restless Hero
Xbox Play Anywhere
You are about to be a part of an adventure of the Dark Age. Follow Rick in his damned path of vengeance and help him to redeem his soul.
The life of your beloved is in danger. Hurry up and make a wise choice. Along the way complete challenging platforming levels and upgrade your powers.
Unfold the story by reading dialogs and finding crucial items on the levels. Items are key to the puzzle of the story. There are a variety of obstacles for you that can be destroyed with the help of power. Castle has 3 floors with its set of enemies and obstacles. Find a key to defeat each enemy. Explore the castle and find all of the hidden chests!
Release date: September 6
Price: US$9.99
And that’s your new Xbox Games September 2-6th list. What do you think about the new Xbox games coming this week? Are you going to be picking up one of the above titles? Let us know in the comments below or on Twitter, Facebook, or MeWe.
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Last Updated on February 3, 2021.
