September

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Funcom’s Dune: Spice Wars will exit early access for PC on September 14th. Developed by Shiro Games of Wartales and Northgard fame, the 4X real-time strategy is based on Frank Herbert’s Dune. It will launch with its sixth major update, adding House Ecaz for six playable factions.

Humble Bundle has announced the games available in its monthly Humble Choice subscription for September.

Nintendo has revealed the latest batch of games to come to Nintendo Switch Online, and to say they are a motley crew is an understatement.

September promises to be a blockbuster month for gaming, with a stellar lineup of heavy hitters set to release this month. Kicking off the show is Starfield, Bethesda's epic sci-fi space fantasy RPG, which has been in development for eight years, apparently. The studio's first original IP in 25 years, Starfield, as director Todd Howard puts it, is essentially Skyrim in space. Hundreds of hours of spacefaring adventure await, with a side helping of nostalgic Bethesda style. The game is out now on PC and Xbox Series S/X. It's also a big month for RPGs, as CD Projekt Red's much-awaited Cyberpunk 2077 expansion hits the shelves on September 26. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty promises a ton of upgrades from the base game, including an overhauled skill tree, a new wanted system, and gameplay tweaks. There's a brand new story, too, with Idris Elba joining the cast, and Keanu Reeves returning.

Real-time strategy game Dune: Spice Wars will leave Early Access and launch in version 1.0 for PC via Steam on September 14, publisher Funcom and developer Shiro Games announced.

Remember The Chant, Brass Token’s psychological horror title that was released late last year? It’s making a comeback of sorts with The Gloom Below. This DLC takes place after the base game’s story and releases on September 12th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC. Check out the first trailer below, though beware of spoilers.

Congratulations—you're about to win today's Wordle. Whether you're hoping to find the answer to the September 6 (809) game served up on a plate, a helpful clue written especially for Wednesday's Wordle, or you'd just like to read a few general tips, you'll find all that and more below.

Some days that final pair of Connections just can't seem to untangle themselves—not before you've run out of attempts, anyway. Save your game, your nerves, and your stats in an instant with a little look at every single answer for the Wednesday September 6 (87) puzzle, or just give yourself a nudge in the right direction with today's hints if you'd prefer.

After long-standing rumors, EA Sports UFC 5 was finally confirmed last July. Electronic Arts has since announced the first trailer reveal for September 7th at 8 AM PST. It also revealed this year’s cover athletes, with Alexander Volkanovski and Valentina Shevchenko sharing space on the Standard Edition.

Quordle 590 answer for September 6: Lately, Quordle has been gaining widespread fame as people have begun to find Wordle too easy. Wordle, the original game and inspiration behind spin-offs like Dordle, Nerdle, Quordle and more, asks players to find one word within 5 attempts. While it does require a different strategy, many players were able to find the word by using a strong letter elimination strategy. But Quordle is not that easy. And if you have come from Wordle recently, you will find that it to be extremely challenging and often frustrating. But there is nothing to worry about. Whenever you get stuck, simply check these Quordle hints and clues to get more information about the word. And if you're still stuck, simply scroll to the bottom for the solutions.

Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes for September 6: Battle Royale game, Free Fire had received the green light from the government to relaunch the game for Indian users. The Free Fire India launch date was September 5, 2023, but at the very last moment, it was announced that the roll-out was delayed indefinitely. Check out what we know so far.

BGMI is one of the most popular esports in India. It is full of excitement and every other day some new development can be seen in the game. Now, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is reportedly teaming up with Indian cricket vice-captain Hardik Pandya for an exciting in-game voice pack. Leaks have surfaced, suggesting that Hardik Pandya's voice will be integrated into the game for better in-game communication.

Wordle 809 answer for September 6: Wordle is a thinking man's game. And not every day we are in a position to think. Some days, you don't feel like solving the puzzle or just get over it quickly. It can be because you're in vacation mode, have a lot of workload, or just because you're feeling unwell. But since Wordle streak is a big thing and losing a day means losing all the progress, you often take a stab at it anyway. These are the days when your slow start can be both a frustrating experience and often lead you to a loss anyway. On days like those, let us come in with our Wordle hints and clues, and let us help you with our carefully curated information to solve the puzzle. You can even scroll to the bottom for the solution. 

Here you'll find a list of hotfixes that address various issues related to World of Warcraft: Dragonflight, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Burning Crusade Classic and WoW Classic. Some of the hotfixes below take effect the moment they were implemented, while others may require scheduled realm restarts to go into effect. Please keep in mind that some issues cannot be addressed without a client-side patch update. This list will be updated as additional hotfixes are applied.

Microsft has announced that the September update for Xbox consoles will bring with it the ability to stream games to Discord. The announcement indicates that the new feature will be available on Xbox Series X/S as well as the older Xbox One.

Solar Ash was announced as part of wave 1 of Microsoft’s Game Pass releases in September, launching on September 14th for Xbox, PC and the cloud. However, Heart Machine’s 3D action-adventure title is also coming to Nintendo Switch on the same day (as foreshadowed by a PEGI rating earlier this year). Check out the latest trailer below.

What new PS5 and PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PS Store update this week? There's no question about the biggest game this week: it's Baldur's Gate 3. Click through the links for a full list of all new PS5 games release dates in 2023, all new PSVR2 games release dates in 2023, and all new PS4 games release dates in 2023.

Sony is primed and ready to deliver a new State of Play livestream in September, if new rumours are to be believed. Jeff Grubb of Giant Bomb took to Twitter overnight to share he's heard «a State of Play is coming», and given Sony's recent track record of hosting events like the PlayStation Showcase in September, it seems like we're only a few weeks away from the company's next info dump.

PS Stars, or PlayStation Stars, is a free loyalty program for PS5 and PS4 which enables you to earn PS Store credit, free games, and Digital Collectibles. If you're a PS Plus subscriber, then you'll earn additional Points based on each PS Store purchase you make.

Paper Beast will be making the jump from PS4 and PSVR to PS5 and PSVR2 next month in an Enhanced Edition which bundles in new improvements. Out on 27th September 2023, the new version will sport a smooth locomotion mode in VR and all-around HDR support, and outside of it, there'll be a 4K resolution. Textures have also been updated while the sandbox will contain more creatures and plants.

Uh oh, we've got a bad feeling about this one. Each month, we ask you lot for your thoughts on the latest PS Plus announcements, and we can't wait to hear what you think of September's reveal. We say that because Sony seems to have riled up a lot of PlayStation fans over the last few days, as it unveiled a questionable PS Plus Essential games line-up alongside price hikes for every PS Plus tier. A recipe for disaster, to say the least.

With August out of the way, we find ourselves nearing the business end of the year when it comes to game releases. Thankfully, for PlayStation 5 and PS4 owners, there's plenty to be excited about over the next couple of months.

PSVR2 hit C-Smash VRS will receive a huge overhaul on 14th September 2023 that adds new modes, more than 40 new stages, and a host of other features in a free update. The big highlight is an Infinity mode, which as the name suggests, tasks you with keeping the ball in play for as long as possible while avoiding oncoming hazards. You can then take the mode online in two-player co-op, as detailed in the trailer above.

Sony has revealed the PS Plus Essential games members can look forward to for the month of September 2023. Saints Row was already leaked at the start of the week, but the full PS5, PS4 lineup — which can be downloaded from Tuesday, 5th September 2023 — is as follows:

We are happy to announce our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just hit the Public Test Realm which is mainly centered around multiple bug fixes that were reported by the community. We want to also extend our gratitude to our dedicated community in helping test, report and provide feedback for all these bug fixes.

The wait for Payday 3 has been a long one, but Starbreeze Studios’ co-op heist shooter is finally just a couple of weeks away from launch. And before it releases, players are going to have the opportunity to dip their toes in the water to see what the game will have on offer- well, on some platforms at least.

Starfield is September's big Xbox Game Pass release, but there are a few other great games that'll be available as well.

The Xbox September update is coming soon, and Microsoft has released details about what gamers can expect. The biggest new feature is the ability to stream your games to your friends on Discord, which has been available for PC players for a few years now.

Xbox's September Update will begin rolling out this week, Microsoft has confirmed, giving all users access to a number of features previously only available to Xbox Insiders — including Xbox voice reporting and the ability to stream Xbox One and Series X/S gameplay directly to Discord.

Each week we’ll look ahead to what’s in store for World of Warcraft, share the latest news, and keep you in the know byte by byte. The Fury Incarnate Patch arrives for the week of September 5! Prepare to defend the land against the Primal Incarnates, venture into Dreamsurges, and more. 

The new games coming to throughout the first couple of weeks of September 2023 have been announced. As the highlight is undoubtedly Bethesda’s new space-exploration RPG Starfield, those who aren’t interested in that game will find very little else on offer for this period.

Despite hosting a Direct for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Nintendo is rumored to host a more traditional Nintendo Direct this month. Citing “anonymous and reliable” sources, Universo Nintendo said it should occur between September 11th and 15th. It’s unknown whether this will be a Direct Mini or a general Direct.

Microsoft has detailed Xbox’s September system update, which is rolling out this week.

Publisher Annapurna Interactive and developer Heart Machine will release Solar Ash for Xbox Series, Xbox One, and Switch on September 14, the companies announced. It will also be available via Xbox Game Pass.

September is a big month for the Xbox team. We have a massive RPG title launch coming tomorrow, and there is the added benefit of the September update. If you’re playing on the Xbox Series X or the Xbox Series S, some notable updates are coming your way soon. Thanks to an update on the official Xbox Wire, the principal group product manager of Xbox Experiences, Kristen Mann, offered fans a look at what’s to come for their Xbox console.

September is a massive month for Game Pass with the day-one release of Bethesda’s Starfield, but there are plenty more games coming to the subscription service soon.

Starfield is the obvious big “get” for Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass program this month, and it’ll be arriving on September 6 on the service for cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. Before that though you’ll be treated to Gris – a lovely little puzzle platformer that’s a fantastic rainy-day weekend game. After that, we’re getting Solar Ash on September 14, as well as Lies of P on September 19. Microsoft also reminds folks that Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition recently hit the service.

Publisher Playtonic Friends and developer MegaWobble will release Lil Gator Game for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on September 26. Wishlisting is now available via PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store.

Kairosoft will release simulation games Dream House Days DX, Dungeon Village, Game Dev Story, Hot Springs Story, and Station Manager for Xbox Series and Xbox One, as well as PC via Microsoft Store, on September 15 for $11.99 each, the developer announced.

Let's get the Tuesday September 5 (86) NYT Connections game all lined up. Feel free to use our helpful hints to kickstart your daily game or finally pin down that one word you can't seem to match up, or go straight for the win with our full list of today's answers. New to the game? No problem. Just keep scrolling and take a peek at our general tips and info.

There's a hint for today's Wordle ready and waiting for you just below, alongside a selection of general tips for everyone's favourite daily puzzle game. Need something more direct? You've got it. Just click or scroll straight to the answer to the September 5 (808) challenge.

BGMI Redeem Codes for September 5: With Battleground Mobile India securing a permanent place in the Indian market, many players have gotten a sense of relief as now they will not have to go through the ban process again. However, players also need to keep in mind that the government will keep an eye on the game and will conduct regular checks for safety purposes. Apart from this, BGMI has introduced a new outfit called the “Amplifire Set” that will make your character more stylish. Know how to grab the outfit.

The King of Fighters XV downloadable content character Duo Lon will launch on September 12, developer SNK announced.

Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem code September 5:arena Free Fire MAX has released new Redeem Codes for September 5. It is offering enticing rewards such as the Rebel Academy Weapon Loot Crate, Revolt Weapon Loot Crate, Diamonds Voucher, and the Fire Head Hunting Parachute. This marks a significant moment as Free Fire makes its return to India after being banned, and it's being relaunched today for Indian players. The registration link for Free Fire is available now.

Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes for September 5: Garena Free Fire is coming back to India, and it's going to get extremely exciting for mobile gamers here. So, when will Free Fire India be available to download? Well, the official date is September 5, 2023. But they haven't said exactly when on that day downloads will be allowed on Android and iOS. It may happen at different times of the day for each platform.

Greetings, Adventurers!

Now that we've all emerged from the subterrean labs of Aperture Science and popped our Steam Decks back into their cases, it's time to crawl into bed and dream of the internet superhighway. That's right, this month's RPS Game Club pick is the alternate-reality detective adventure Hypnospace Outlaw!

For over a decade, almost every single year has seen Nintendo holding a Direct presentation in the month of September, and unsurprisingly, that’s going to be the case this year as well. Previous leaks have claimed that a Nintendo Direct is planned for this September, and another insider has now claimed the same.

Turn 10 Studios’ Forza Motorsport has received new gameplay videos lately, showcasing the various in-game tracks, with the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course recently revealed. However, more details are coming next week via some new hands-on impressions.

Want to know what the next free Epic Games Store games are? Want to know what’s available right now? You’ve come to the right place. Continuing a recent trend, next week there will only be one free game dropping for September 7th – the fantasy turned-based, card-based RPG, Spelldrifter.

Welcome to your daily dose of NYT Connections help, every group freshly solved, typed up, and now ready and waiting to give you a hand. Get a tough game back on track or cut an early path through the word fog with our complete set of handy hints for today's Connections challenge, or if you need to save a struggling game you can take a cheeky little peek at every answer for the Monday September 1 puzzle. However you want to play, the solution that works for you is right here.

Start your Wordle week with a win—and then enjoy the same satisfying feeling every day after that too. You'll find everything from general tips to crafted clues for today's game just below, and if you need it the answer to the September 4 (807) puzzle is only a click away.

Are you a huge fan of e-sports? There are various high-end e-sports options available and now Garena Free Fire is coming back to India too and that will really fire-up the segment. Of course, die-hard fans of BGMI would rather stick to the game they love. And as far as newcomers to the game are concerned, they can familiarize themselves with BGMI's nuances, particularly weapon attachments like muzzles, foregrips, stocks, and scopes, which enhance combat effectiveness in both close and long-range engagements. Once they get the hang of it, they can really start enjoying themselves.

Wordle 807 answer for September 4: This week's first Wordle puzzle is relatively easy, and has a straightforward solution. As always, players do not have access to any hints or clues and must solve Wordle on their own. In that case, guessing the first letter becomes crucial, as it becomes the first clue. Today's word is easy, however, the letters are tricky. And of course, you will not want to lose because of a small mistake.

Garena Free Fire codes for September 4: Garena has recently announced the return of Free Fire to India with a region-exclusive version, generating immense excitement in the Indian mobile gaming community after the original game was banned in February 2022. Pre-registration is now open, and players who sign up will have the game automatically downloaded on its launch date, September 5, 2023.

Quordle 588 answer for September 4. Quordle is making your Monday extremely difficult! Today's words could be very tricky to guess, especially if you don't have an expansive vocabulary. Therefore, all four words will require some effort to be guessed. Since players only have a limited number of attempts, it becomes crucial to not make mistakes. The words are not common, and two of them are seldom used in daily conversations.

After months of anticipation and speculation, the launch date of the iPhone 15 lineup has finally been revealed. Apple has sent out the invites with a tagline of Wonderlust for its upcoming event at the Steve Jobs Theater on September 12, signaling the imminent arrival of iPhone 15 series and Apple Watches. Rumors about the iPhone 15 have been circulating for months. Some suggest incremental upgrades, while others are speculating about a rebranded Pro Max model called the iPhone 15 Ultra.

September is going to be the most exciting month for tech enthusiasts as it will see the launch of some of the most exciting smartphones of the year. Apple fans are creating a buzz across social media as the most anticipated event of the year, the Apple Event, has been announced. It is scheduled to be held on 12 September. Apart from that, other top smartphones set to be launched in September are Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Honor 90, Xiaomi 13T Pro and more.

Keep your Wordle win streak heading in the right direction with our helpful collection of hints and tips. Whether you skip straight to the best bit with today's answer, or find a little guidance with our clue for the September 3 (806) game, you'll find everything you need right here.

As you’re catching Pokemon and battling it out in gyms, you can obtain various items to help you along the way. Niantic has collaborated with Prime Gaming to provide Pokemon Go players with some useful free goodies. Who doesn’t love free stuff? Below, we’ll show you how to claim the latest round of rewards.

Apple's Wanderlust event is scheduled to take place on September 12 and the company is planning to announce a boatload of products. One of the most highly anticipated devices to launch this year is the new iPhone 15 Pro. The flagship iPhone models are reported to come in a new titanium finish and upgraded internals. If you are not familiar, the company is also expected to announce a handful of additional products. For your ease, we have created a list of products that Apple could announce at its Wanderlust event. Check out what you should expect from the forthcoming Apple event.

Season 6 of Blizzard Entertainment’s Overwatch 2 is ongoing, with the Invasion story missions landing with average fanfare. For those still playing, the mid-season update is due on September 7th, with Hero Mastery also going live. There’s a slight delay for the mode, which was supposed to be released on September 5th.

Happy fall, Polygon readers! September is upon us, and that means it’s time time to dust off your favorite sweater and dapple a little pumpkin spice in your morning coffee. We’ve got a whole slew of new movies, television and books to look forward to in the coming weeks and months, not to mention all the exciting new films arriving on streaming this month.

Want to know what the next free Epic Games Store games are? Want to know what’s available right now? You’ve come to the right place. Continuing a recent trend, next week there will only be one free game dropping for September 7th – the fantasy turned-based, card-based RPG, Spelldrifter.

Give yourself a helping hand with today's Wordle—there's a hint written especially for the September 2 (805) puzzle ready and waiting on this very page. Need something more direct? You've got it. Today's answer is never more than a quick click or scroll away.

Quordle 586 answer for September 2: Like the last few days, today's puzzle is quite straightforward. But that does not mean that it is easy. Today's Quordle is a mixed bag, which means while no word is especially difficult, all of them have their own individual tricks embedded within them. If you're not used to puzzles like this, solving them can be quite challenging since you're figuring out four different operations at once. If you find yourself getting stuck today, it's no big deal. Just check these Quordle hints and clues to find your path again. And if that's no help, you can always scroll to the bottom for the solutions.

Wordle 805 answer for September 2: Your experience with today's puzzle is likely to be like this. You're going to solve it, find 2-3 letters within the first couple of guesses, and then, you are going to struggle till the end to find the fifth one. Don't worry. It's not you, it's the puzzle. The word sneakily contains a couple of less commonly used letters that people normally don't guess, making finding them out a tricky affair. If your streak is too high, it would be wise not to risk it. We offer you our Wordle hints and clues which will allow you to be more confident as you attempt to guess the answer. And if they don't suffice, scroll down for the solution too.

Huge fan of esports? Try your hands on Garena Free MAX. Free Fire Max represents an enhanced iteration of the popular game, Free Fire. It boasts various improvements, including upgraded graphics, enhanced visual effects, improved lighting, and immersive sound design. Among its standout features is the unique 360 Degree Lobby.

Garena Free Fire codes for September 2: After being banned in India for more than a year, the Battle Royale Game is finally coming to the country with a whole new name, policies, character, and more. The relaunch is scheduled for September 5, 2023, and Indian players are looking forward to playing the new version of the game. The game recently announced its new game characters that are based on Indian sports personalities.

Here are the easiest Trading Post tasks to complete the Traveler's log for September 2023 to earn the Crusty Crawler Mount and your Trader's Tender! Trading Post OverviewSeptember 2023 RewardsSeptember 2023 Traveler's Log Activities

Here's where you can find Xur this weekend and what the Agent of the Nine has for sale.

We’ve now known for over three years that starting 2023, the WRC license is going to be tied to Codemasters and EA Sports, and soon enough, we’ll have our first official look at the first game in that new line of titles.

It’s hardly a controversial take, but it sometimes feels as if many of us are being wealth-gated from gaming due to perpetually increasing prices. So, when we see a sale that helps us add a handful or two of new games we won’t get around to playing until 2036, we feel an obligation to pass the news along.

After August, we probably wouldn't have minded a quiet September of continued journeying in Baldur's Gate 3, a new all-time great RPG, or of mech engineering in Armored Core 6, FromSoftware's triumphant return to its classic action series. Instead, September is PC gaming's most packed month of the year.

The jelly-faced man, Xûr, is now live in Destiny 2 for the weekend until next week's reset. If you're looking to get you some shiny new Exotic armor or weapons for your Guardian, look no further.

Fans of shooting and floating, take note, because Gunbrella has a launch date. The latest from Doinksoft is set for September 13, 2023 on Nintendo Switch and PC. Described as a “gritty side-scrolling adventure,” Gunbrella certainly looks the part in the new release date trailer.

Blizzard has posted a roundup of this week's WoW Classic and Dragonflight blue posts and developer discussions, including Hardcore Classic stats, Wrath Classic Icecrown Citadel testing, and the ongoing Secrets of Azeroth event!

Stay up to date with World of Warcraft when you join us each week as we round up some of the latest top blue posts and discussions.