Each week there are plenty of new games coming out. Although with so much going on it can be hard to keep track of them all. Thankfully Checkpoint is here to sift through them all and bring you our highlights of the week.

So let’s jump in and have a look at what’s coming out in gaming this week.

Rise of the White Sun

Date: 26/09/2022
Genre: Strategy / Simulation
Platforms: PC

“Rise of the White Sun is the deepest political simulator of the Chinese Warlord era. Conquer and unify China in this fascinating strategy game. Play as every significant faction of 1920’s China : the Guomindang, the Chinese Communist Party and the Warlords.”

(Trailer available only on the games Steam page)

Dual Universe

Date: 27/09/2022
Genre: Simulation / MMO / RPG
Platforms: PC

“Dual Universe is a first-person Sci-Fi MMO built and driven by players, in a single persistent universe shared by everyone. You can build almost anything out of voxels, trade in a free economy, lead industries, travel through space, explore planets, or wage war in a fully editable sandbox universe.”

Grounded

Date: 27/09/2022
Genre: Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X

“The world is a vast, beautiful and dangerous place – especially when you have been shrunk to the size of an ant. Explore, build and survive together in this first person, multiplayer, survival-adventure. Can you thrive alongside the hordes of giant insects, fighting to survive the perils of the backyard?”

HOKKO LIFE

Date: 27/09/2022
Genre: Simulation / Adventure / RPG
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch

“Hop off the train and into your new life in the village of Hokko! Take over the old workshop and get creative; use crafted materials and design everything in town! With complete creative freedom, what type of town will you build?”

Moonscars

Date: 27/09/2022
Genre: Action
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch

“Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.”

The Fridge is Red

Date: 27/09/2022
Genre: Action / Adventure / Horror
Platforms: PC

“What is inside the Red Fridge? Collection of six episodes of psychological analog horror. Tour through liminal spaces filled with surreal events and uncanny strangers. Inspired by retro horrors of the PSX era.”

The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero

Date: 27/09/2022
Genre: RPG
Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch

“Lloyd Bannings returns to his hometown to follow his late brother’s footsteps and join the Crossbell Police Department. However, he finds himself assigned to a ragtag new division called the Special Support Section, which performs odd jobs and helps people in need. But he and his new teammates slowly discover that their vibrant city hides a dark criminal underbelly…as well as a few terrible secrets.”

The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow

Date: 28/09/2022
Genre: Adventure / Puzzle
Platforms: PC

“The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob’s Barrow. The answers lie in the soil…”

Little Witch Nobeta

Date: 29/09/2022
Genre: Action / Indie
Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch

“The Little Witch Nobeta is a 3D action shooting game. Players will explore ancient, unknown castles and use different magic elements to fight against the soul! The game uses a comfortable Japanese art style, but the battles are quite challenging despite its cute looks.”

Valkyrie Elysium

Date: 29/09/2022
Genre: Action / RPG
Platforms: PS4, PS5

“The latest title in the VALKYRIE series is finally here! This action RPG incorporates the series’ signature Einherjar and combo systems, allowing players to enjoy speedy, three-dimensional combat. The game’s unique art style beautifully depicts a collapsing world as Ragnarok looms, with series veteran Motoi Sakuraba returning to enrich the title with an unforgettable soundtrack.”

FIFA 23

Date: 30/09/2022
Genre: Simulation / Sports
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch

“EA SPORTS™ FIFA 23 brings The World’s Game to the pitch, with HyperMotion2 Technology that delivers even more gameplay realism, both the men’s and women’s FIFA World Cup™ coming to the game as post-launch updates, the addition of women’s club teams, cross-play features*, and more. Experience unrivaled authenticity with over 19,000 players, 700+ teams, 100 stadiums, and over 30 leagues in FIFA 23.”

Airoheart

Date: 30/09/2022
Genre: Action / Adventure / RPG
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch

“Airoheart is a top-down action-adventure RPG inspired by the classics. Embark on an epic journey to save the world from evil and test the strength of your heart in this emotional tale of betrayal, tragedy and redemption. ”

Be sure to check out last week’s Coming Out to see what you may have missed!

What new titles coming out are you most excited for this week? Let us know!