New video game highlights this week – quick links
Minecraft Dungeons 2 – 29 September
Games Platform(s): PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
‘Drop the pickaxe, grab a sword, and charge into a thrilling new adventure in Minecraft Dungeons 2. Journey through unexplored lands and mysterious locations, in a quest to stop a new evil from causing chaos in not one, but two worlds! Clash with menacing foes in explosive encounters and fight your way through hordes of mobs that will do everything in their power to stop you! ‘
Toem 2 – 29 September
Games Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
‘Tie those sneakers and ready your camera, it’s time to set off on a new photo adventure in Toem 2! Head off on a relaxing journey, spurred on by your newly-awakened passion for discovering and photographing mysterious “events” known as Toems. Toem 2 was crafted to be welcoming for both returning fans of Toem and those who want to jump in for the first time.’
Nivalis Nights – 29 September
Games Platform(s): PC
‘Welcome to the cyberpunk city of Nivalis, where neon dreams become your reality! In a district pushed to the brink by CorpSec crackdowns and a mysterious serial killer, your ambition is your best weapon. Start humble with a noodle stand, then climb your way up to own the city’s top restaurants and premier nightclubs.’
‘In this slice-of-life simulation, every day is a choice: will you spend it growing your business or forging bonds with the city’s strange inhabitants? From managing bustling ramen bars to navigating complex relationships, your influence grows with every decision.’
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered – 29 September
Games Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2
‘The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered modernises the generation-defining open-world role-playing game with a range of upgrades and enhancements to visuals, performance, gameplay, and more. Become monster slayer for hire Geralt of Rivia and journey across the war-torn Northern Kingdoms to find your adopted daughter, Ciri, before the spectral forces of the Wild Hunt take her incredible power for their own. Included in Remastered are two critically acclaimed expansions – Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine – to expand the legendary story even further.’
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve – 1 October
Games Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
‘Step into the cockpit and take flight as an elite pilot across stunning skies. Enter intense dogfights, eliminate threats, and rise through gripping missions to earn your wings in this game developed by Project Aces, the acclaimed team behind the franchise.’
‘Campaign Mode showcases stunning visuals with dynamic multi-layered cloudscapes that capture the majesty of living skies. Feel the rush of fast-paced arcade-style gameplay while deploying powerful weapons to dominate the battlefield.’
ScreenHub: Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is a gripping aerial combat game buoyed by high-flying dogfights
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered – 1 October
Games Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2
‘Play as more than 40 different officers in the world of the Three Kingdoms, taking on thrilling and tactical battles of 1 vs. 1,000 on vast battlefields. Dynasty Warriors 3 was the first game in the Dynasty Warriors series to feature mechanics that would become a mainstay for the series, such as True Musou Attacks, two-player simultaneous play, and the officer development system. It was also the first game in the series to sell more than one million copies.’
MXGP 26 – The Official Game – 1 October
Games Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
‘Dominate the track, feel every impact, every rut, every victory. The most intense and realistic motocross experience is finally available. Experience the entire 2026 championship, with its official tracks and riders.’
‘Race as your favourite riders across all 19 official tracks of the season in the MXGP and MX2 categories. Every turn, every jump and every section of the track has been recreated with unrivalled accuracy to put you right at the heart of the official season.’
