GTA 6 Dominates as September Shaping Up as Gaming's Busiest Month

GTA 6 is generating real-world consequences ahead of its release: secondhand PS5 Pro prices are spiking on the strength of its hype alone, while Take-Two is pursuing a sealed subpoena in its leak investigation, apparently to avoid tipping off the people it's targeting. A fresh batch of 30 PS5 screenshots has also surfaced following an extended look at the game, keeping the hype cycle moving.

September is shaping up as the most crowded release window in years, with PS5 boasting five Game of the Year contenders, Xbox four, and Nintendo Switch 2 two of its own. Reinforcing that platform competition, Xbox's new Discs to Digital program went live and is drawing positive early impressions, while PlayStation's own physical disc posture continues to generate friction — sources describe significant publisher resentment toward Sony over its direction on PS5 physical media.

Reviews are in for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, giving players a fresh read on Capcom's revival of the long-dormant series. Konami has announced a Press Start showcase promising news and exclusive footage, and Capcom separately revealed its TGS 2026 lineup alongside a Capcom Spotlight. CD Projekt Red also offered reassurance on The Witcher 4, confirming the game is already running on PC and consoles and that the studio has learned from Cyberpunk 2077's troubled launch.