Games Released in September 2015

789 new games released in September 2015, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most active platform. September 24 was the busiest day, with 58 new releases.

Which days had the most releases?

September 24 saw the most activity with 58 releases.

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of September was the busiest with 207 releases.

Week 1 (September 1–7)

185 releases
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

Most popular release in Week 1

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is the sequel to Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes and a prequel to the original Metal Gear. The game has a complex story with long cut-scene sequences, but there are fewer and they are shorter compared to earlier Metal Gear Solid titles. Most of the gameplay mechanics introduced in Ground Zeroes are carried over: it is still an action game and stealth oriented but replaces the linear corridor design from most earlier titles with large open world environments that offer the player unrestricted freedom for the approach. The world has now a real-time day and night cycle and various weather effects that influence enemy behaviour, visibility and sound. Sabotaging or destroying certain structures can also influence other parts of the map.

Week 2 (September 8–14)

161 releases
Super Mario Maker

Most popular release in Week 2

Super Mario Maker

Super Mario Maker lets people’s imaginations run wild. For the first time ever, friends can have fun playing through levels they create for one another. The Wii U GamePad controller makes it so easy for anyone to create levels; it may feel like simply sketching out ideas on paper. Players can enjoy a seemingly endless supply of inventive Mario levels from players around the world. The game includes a book totaling about 100 pages that illustrates the boundless possibilities in Super Mario Maker. Nintendo will also release two special Mario amiibo figures to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original Super Mario Bros. game. Tapping these amiibo in Super Mario Maker adds a Big Mushroom power-up to your course, allowing Mario to grow big and bust blocks from any direction, as well as adding a retro visual filter to the game, reminiscent of older cathode ray tube televisions. In addition, many other amiibo will also be compatible with Super Mario Maker through the use of a new item called the Mystery Mushroom. This item allows Mario to take the appearance of many other characters, such as Link, Kirby or Wii Fit Trainer, complete with character-specific animations and sound effects. These character costumes can be unlocked by completing the 100 Mario Challenge mode and many can also be unlocked if the player taps the amiibo of the character to the Wii U GamePad.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 421 new titles in September 2015. The runner up was Mac with 156 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)421 releases
Mac156 releases
iOS135 releases
PlayStation 4121 releases
Linux112 releases
Android99 releases
Xbox One82 releases
Wii U72 releases
PlayStation 353 releases
PlayStation Vita38 releases

What genres were most popular?

Indie was the dominant genre in September 2015 with 327 titles. Adventure followed closely with 291.

Indie327
Adventure291
Role-playing130
Simulator128
Puzzle124
Strategy115
Arcade112
Shooter84
Platform81
Sport43