If your PS5 backlog wasn’t intimidating enough already, next week is about to make it considerably worse — in the best possible way. Between August 31st and September 6th, more than 26 games are landing on PS5 and PS Plus, headlined by two of the year’s most anticipated titles: The Blood of Dawnwalker and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. As Push Square’s weekly release guide makes clear, this is the moment the autumn release avalanche officially begins.
Two Blockbusters Headline the Week
The Blood of Dawnwalker — A New RPG Epic
The main event for RPG fans. Developed by Rebel Wolves, the studio founded by The Witcher 3’s director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, The Blood of Dawnwalker is a story-driven, single-player dark fantasy RPG with a vampire twist. You play as Coen, a young warrior turned creature of the night, racing against a ticking clock to save his family. With its morally grey choices and cinematic storytelling, it’s being positioned as the opening chapter of a brand-new saga — and arguably one of 2026’s essential purchases.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword — The Samurai Legend Returns
Capcom’s iconic samurai action series finally returns with its first mainline entry in roughly two decades. Onimusha: Way of the Sword transports players to a demon-infested Kyoto, blending lightning-fast swordplay with the Genma-slaying spectacle the franchise was famous for. For veteran players it’s a nostalgic homecoming; for newcomers, it’s a chance to discover why Onimusha was once considered one of Capcom’s crown jewels.
Beyond the Big Two: NBA 2K27, Crimson Moon, and More
The supporting cast is nothing to sneeze at either. Push Square flags several other releases worth watching:
- NBA 2K27 — The annual basketball juggernaut rolls on with refreshed rosters, refined gameplay, and the usual suite of MyCareer and MyTeam modes. It may not steal headlines from the two heavyweights above, but it remains one of the most-played games on Playstation year after year.
- Crimson Moon — A darker, moodier release that’s been quietly building a following. If you fancy something off the beaten path between the blockbusters, this one deserves a spot on your radar.
- 20+ additional titles spanning indies and mid-budget releases, ensuring there’s genuinely something for every kind of player this week.
PS Plus Subscribers Get in on the Action Too
It’s not just new releases. The PS Plus catalogue is receiving its usual weekly refresh, giving Extra and Premium subscribers a fresh batch of games to dive into alongside the retail launches. It’s a smart week to check the storefront and make sure your subscription is active before the drop.
Why This Week Matters for PlayStation
Looking at the bigger picture, this stretch is a fascinating case study in publishing strategy. On one hand, you have The Blood of Dawnwalker — a bold new IP from RPG veterans betting that players are hungry for original worlds. On the other, Onimusha: Way of the Sword — a beloved dormant franchise being revived to cash in on nostalgia and Capcom’s red-hot streak. Launching both in the same week is a high-stakes showdown, and it signals that the packed autumn release season is now in full swing. Our advice? Budget accordingly, because your wallet is about to feel it.
Get Launch-Week Ready
Planning to pick up Dawnwalker, Onimusha, or any of this week’s releases? You can grab PSN gift cards, wallet top-ups, and game codes at TURGAME.com — often at better prices than the storefront — so your funds are loaded and ready the moment these games go live.
Source: Push Square