Japan is heading into a busy week for video-game releases, with several major titles arriving across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo’s Switch family. The biggest releases include The Blood of Dawnwalker, Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Orbitals, alongside several Japanese and international titles.
According to Japanese release schedules, the key releases are concentrated around September 3 and September 4, making this one of the more notable weeks at the beginning of September.
The Blood of Dawnwalker leads the week
One of the biggest releases is The Blood of Dawnwalker, arriving in Japan on September 3 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The game is a dark open-world action RPG developed by Rebel Wolves, a studio founded by former developers who worked on The Witcher series.
Set in 14th-century Europe, the game follows a protagonist caught between humanity and vampirism. Its central gameplay concept revolves around the difference between day and night, with the player’s abilities and the dangers of the world changing depending on the time.
The game combines exploration, combat and role-playing elements with a strong focus on player choices and story. Its arrival is particularly significant because it is one of the first major new RPG releases of September.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword arrives September 4
Another major release is Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which launches in Japan on September 4 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and PC.
The new entry marks the return of Capcom’s samurai action series, combining sword-based combat with supernatural enemies and a historical Japanese setting.
The game is expected to appeal to fans of action games who enjoy challenging melee combat and Japanese history-inspired environments. Its release on Switch 2 also gives Nintendo players access to a major third-party action title on the company’s latest hardware.
Orbitals brings co-op adventure to Switch 2
Orbitals is another notable Japanese release this week, launching on September 3 exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2.
The game takes players into a colourful science-fiction setting and focuses on a cooperative adventure experience. Its emphasis on two-player cooperation makes it one of the more distinctive releases of the week.
With Switch 2 continuing to build its software library, titles such as Orbitals are helping expand the range of experiences available specifically for Nintendo’s newer hardware.
Hashire HEBEREKE: EX returns with a modern remake
Another Japanese release arriving on September 3 is Hashire HEBEREKE: EX, coming to Switch and PC. The game is a modern remake of the 1994 Super Famicom racing title Hebereke’s Popoon-era franchise entry, bringing its quirky style and racing gameplay to contemporary platforms.
The release is aimed particularly at players interested in Japanese retro gaming and modern interpretations of classic titles.
Other releases arriving this week
The Japanese release calendar also includes several additional games.
Crimson Moon is scheduled for September 3 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, while EXSTETRA is receiving versions for PlayStation 5, Switch 2 and Switch.
On September 3, Japan will also receive Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition for Switch 2. The package includes the main game and its three paid DLC expansions, giving Nintendo players a complete version of Team Ninja’s action RPG.
OFF, the surreal RPG originally known for its cult following, is also scheduled for release on Switch in Japan this week.
NBA 2K27 also arrives
Sports fans have NBA 2K27, which is scheduled to launch in Japan on September 4 for PlayStation 5. The latest entry in 2K’s long-running basketball series adds another major sports title to the week’s release lineup.
Its release comes alongside several other September titles, making the first week of the month particularly busy for Japanese gamers.
A strong start to September
The week’s Japanese release schedule demonstrates the variety of games arriving across the country’s major platforms. Players can choose from dark fantasy RPGs, samurai action, cooperative science-fiction adventures, racing games, sports titles and remastered editions.
The biggest releases are clearly The Blood of Dawnwalker on September 3 and Onimusha: Way of the Sword on September 4, while Orbitals provides an interesting Switch 2-exclusive alternative.
With 227 games listed for September’s Japanese release calendar, according to Famitsu’s current schedule, this week’s releases are only the beginning of what is shaping up to be a very busy month for Japanese gamers.
For players looking for the biggest new releases, The Blood of Dawnwalker and Onimusha: Way of the Sword are the games to watch this week, while Switch 2 owners have additional reasons to explore the growing library with Orbitals and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition.
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