Games Released in September 2001

218 new games released in September 2001, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most active platform. September 28 was the busiest day, with 25 new releases.

Which days had the most releases?

September 28 saw the most activity with 25 releases.

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of September was the busiest with 73 releases.

Week 1 (September 1–7)

45 releases
Shenmue II

Most popular release in Week 1

Shenmue II

Yu Suzuki's cinematic masterpiece returns with more spellbinding adventure and an even more immersive world. The epic continues as Ryo Hazuki arrives in Hong Kong on his quest to avenge his father's murder by the warlord Lan Di and unravel the mystery of the Phoenix mirror. Set in Hong Kong, Kowloon, and Guilin, you'll travel through breathtaking scenery, rich with mountainous wilderness, traditional Taoist temples, and stunning tropical landscapes. As you move through massive, highly-detailed 3D worlds, you'll interact with almost every facet of your environment as well as a whole new cast of characters. Originally released on Dreamcast in Europe and Japan, this Xbox edition marks the sequel's debut in the US and includes the Shenmue Movie chronicling the first episode in the series.

Week 3 (September 15–21)

57 releases
Commandos 2: Men of Courage

Most popular release in Week 3

Commandos 2: Men of Courage

From the heart of the Third Reich to the most remote islands in the South Pacific, Sergeant Jack "Butcher" O'Hara and his elite group of gritty soldiers must combine their expertise and venture deep into enemy territory... in an attempt to change the course of the war.From the deepest bunkers and artillery posts of the Third Reich or the dreaded Colditz castle prison to the bulkhead of an aircraft carrier at sea, Commandos 2 features the most realistic and detailed gaming environments ever seen. Once again players take command of the elite platoon, utilising each of their unique abilities to complete missions deep in enemy territory. Commandos 2 is the most immersive and realistic PC strategy gaming experience there is, creating a new benchmark.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 75 new titles in September 2001. The runner up was PlayStation 2 with 45 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)75 releases
PlayStation 245 releases
Game Boy Advance32 releases
PlayStation28 releases
Game Boy Color22 releases
Dreamcast20 releases
Mac7 releases
WonderSwan Color6 releases
Nintendo GameCube5 releases
Arcade4 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in September 2001 with 54 titles. Sport followed closely with 34.

Adventure54
Sport34
Role-playing33
Strategy28
Shooter25
Simulator25
Puzzle22
Arcade20
Platform18
Racing16