GAME RELEASE RADAR
One clear calendar for the launches and live-game changes worth planning around. Filter by event type or platform, then open the original announcement for final details.
September 2026
DATES, DETAILS + SOURCES
Every listing links to the publisher or storefront announcement used to verify it. Dates can move—check the source before making plans.
Starfield
Free Lanes + Terran Armada
The Free Lanes game update and the Terran Armada story expansion launched alongside the PlayStation 5 edition.
Starfield
Update 1.16.244
A stability, gameplay and interface update. Mod users should verify SFSE and plugin compatibility before updating.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Civilization VII Free Play Week
Play the full game free on Steam through September 10 at 10 AM PT. Progress and achievements carry into a purchase.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Civilization 35th Anniversary Sale
Civilization VII Standard and Settler's Editions are discounted during the anniversary event.
First Class Trouble
First Class Trouble Free Weekend
A limited Steam free weekend for the cooperative social-deduction game.
Apex Legends
September Live Update
The latest live-service update includes additional anti-cheat detections and enforcement improvements.
Grand Theft Auto VI
Grand Theft Auto VI Launch
Rockstar's announced launch date for Grand Theft Auto VI on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.