September 2025 Game Hype: Silksong, Borderlands 4 & More
In this bonus episode of Neural Newscast, we dive into September 2025’s biggest game releases: Hollow Knight: Silksong, Jetrunner, and Hell Is Us. We also explore Cronos: The New Dawn, Borderlands 4, and Silent Hill f, plus sports sims like NBA 2K26, NHL 26, and EA Sports FC 26, alongside nostalgic revivals and quirky indies.
Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
• 🎮 Hollow Knight: Silksong lands Sept 4 across PC/console with Hornet, expanded worlds, and cross-gen support—potential GOTY contender.
• 🧗♂️ Jetrunner (PC) brings parkour FPS chaos with wall-runs, gadgets, and leaderboard-driven arenas.
• 👹 Hell Is Us (PC/PS5/XSX|S) leans into survival horror with adaptive AI, dynamic environments, and moody lighting.
• ⏳ Cronos: The New Dawn (PC/PS5/XSX|S) blends time travel puzzles with evolving monsters and seamless era shifts.
• 🤖 Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion (PC/PS5/XSX|S/Switch 2) delivers agile mechs, co-op bosses, and deep customization.
• 🏀 NBA 2K26 (PC/PS5/XSX|S/Switch 2) touts ProPlay-driven animations and refined controls for ultra-realistic hoops.
• 🐱 Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection (PC/PS5/XSX|S/Switch) revives retro platforming with modern polish.
• 🔫 Borderlands 4 (PC/PS5/XSX|S) returns Sept 12 with improved weapon generation, better mobility, and a storytelling push.
• 🏒 NHL 26 (PS5/XSX|S) debuts ICE-Q 2.0 skating physics and a revamped Be A Pro.
• 🗾 Silent Hill f (PC/PS5/XSX|S) shifts to Japan with myth-infused, action-forward horror and advanced AI/sound design.
• 🏁 Sonic Racing: Crossworlds (PC/PS5/XSX|S/Switch) mashes up Sega and crossover IPs for colorful kart chaos.
• ⚽ EA Sports FC 26 (PC/PS5/XSX|S/Switch 2) adds Competitive vs. Authentic presets, smarter keepers, and refined passing/AI.
• 🟡 Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac (PC/PS5/XSX|S/Switch) modernizes a classic platformer with updated controls and visuals.
• 🏨 Hotel Barcelona (PC) is a roguelike horror from Suda51 & Swery65 with time loops and adaptive narrative quirks.
• 🧭 Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles (PC/PS5/PS4/Switch 2) remakes the tactical legend with modern graphics and voice acting.
• 🧊 Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny (PC) offers a kid-friendly, top-down action RPG with Nickelodeon charm.
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In this episode:
• 🎮 Hollow Knight: Silksong lands Sept 4 across PC/console with Hornet, expanded worlds, and cross-gen support—potential GOTY contender.
• 🧗♂️ Jetrunner (PC) brings parkour FPS chaos with wall-runs, gadgets, and leaderboard-driven arenas.
• 👹 Hell Is Us (PC/PS5/XSX|S) leans into survival horror with adaptive AI, dynamic environments, and moody lighting.
• ⏳ Cronos: The New Dawn (PC/PS5/XSX|S) blends time travel puzzles with evolving monsters and seamless era shifts.
• 🤖 Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion (PC/PS5/XSX|S/Switch 2) delivers agile mechs, co-op bosses, and deep customization.
• 🏀 NBA 2K26 (PC/PS5/XSX|S/Switch 2) touts ProPlay-driven animations and refined controls for ultra-realistic hoops.
• 🐱 Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection (PC/PS5/XSX|S/Switch) revives retro platforming with modern polish.
• 🔫 Borderlands 4 (PC/PS5/XSX|S) returns Sept 12 with improved weapon generation, better mobility, and a storytelling push.
• 🏒 NHL 26 (PS5/XSX|S) debuts ICE-Q 2.0 skating physics and a revamped Be A Pro.
• 🗾 Silent Hill f (PC/PS5/XSX|S) shifts to Japan with myth-infused, action-forward horror and advanced AI/sound design.
• 🏁 Sonic Racing: Crossworlds (PC/PS5/XSX|S/Switch) mashes up Sega and crossover IPs for colorful kart chaos.
• ⚽ EA Sports FC 26 (PC/PS5/XSX|S/Switch 2) adds Competitive vs. Authentic presets, smarter keepers, and refined passing/AI.
• 🟡 Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac (PC/PS5/XSX|S/Switch) modernizes a classic platformer with updated controls and visuals.
• 🏨 Hotel Barcelona (PC) is a roguelike horror from Suda51 & Swery65 with time loops and adaptive narrative quirks.
• 🧭 Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles (PC/PS5/PS4/Switch 2) remakes the tactical legend with modern graphics and voice acting.
• 🧊 Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny (PC) offers a kid-friendly, top-down action RPG with Nickelodeon charm.
🎧 Subscribe and follow NNC Daily News for more sharp insights on tech, markets, and the moments moving headlines. 📞 Have a tip or question? Reach us at 888-666-4469. 📝 Neural Newscast is AI-assisted, human reviewed. View our AI Transparency Policy at NeuralNewscast.com.
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