Windwalk Games and Team17 have announced that the release date for their upcoming co-op roguelike, Sworn, has been shifted from 25th September, a.k.a. Hades 2 Day™, to 23rd September on PC and (other) consoles, with a Switch version due to arrive at “a later date.”
This colourful roguelike from “a team of veteran developers from Riot Games, Niantic, and Blizzard” takes inspiration from the art of the legendary Mike Mignola, has been available on PC in early access since February, where it’s gone down very well, sat as it is on a very positive rating.
Hello reader who is also a player! Once again I have failed in my fervent efforts to meddle with the Earth’s rotation so as to suspend time exactly at 11.30am, Saturday morning. I fear that another week is upon us. Fortunately, it contains some new PC games, spanning full releases and early access launches. Some of those new PC games may even be worth a modest portion of your lifespan and personal capital. Here’s a list of the ones I find most appealing or notable.
IGN’s Silent Hill f review returned a 7/10. We said: “Silent Hill f presents a fresh new setting to explore and a fascinatingly dark story to unravel, but its melee-focussed combat takes a big swing that doesn’t quite land.”
In case you’re wondering, no, Silent Hill f is not a sequel to any of the existing Silent Hill games, so you can play it even if you’ve never jumped into a Silent Hill game before. Instead, it will offer a standalone story “independent from the series.”
For most, Silent Hill f will unlock on September 25 at the times listed below, but those who pre-order the digital deluxe edition can play two days early from September 23.
Silent Hill f global release times
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 on PS5, Xbox, and Windows PC
PDT (Los Angeles):
9pm
Thursday, September 25, 2025 on PS5, Xbox, and Windows PC
EDT (New York):
12am midnight
BST (London):
12am midnight
CEST (Paris, Rome, Berlin):
12am midnight
AEST (Sydney):
12am midnight
GMT +3 (Riyadh, Istanbul):
12am midnight
JST (Tokyo):
12am midnight
HKT (Hong Kong):
12am midnight
BRT (San Paulo):
1am
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 on Epic Games and Steam
PDT (Los Angeles):
9pm
Thursday, September 25, 2025 on Epic Games and Steam
EDT (New York):
12am midnight
CEST (Paris, Rome, Berlin):
6am midnight
BST (London):
5am
AEST (Sydney):
2pm
GMT +3 (Riyadh, Istanbul):
7am
JST (Tokyo):
1pm
HKT (Hong Kong):
12pm noon
BRT (San Paulo):
1am
Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world’s biggest gaming sites and publications. She’s also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.
Both the NES and Famicom Disk System versions are available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, with both coming in at roughly 16 minutes in length. The former, however, has one additional theme tune in the form of the three-second-long Secret Entrance, bringing its total track list to 20.
Is there anything left that Silent Hill can offer us? Last year, I felt the answer to that question was a resounding no. The series’ comeback game The Short Message, a short teaser of a horror experience, landed far, far away from my tastes, and last year’s Silent Hill 2 was a remake of a game that needed one perhaps less than any other. This year is different though, because it has a true, full-sized, and most importantly new entry to bring this question back to the forefront. And Silent Hill f is a game that has, annoyingly, put me in my place.
We’ve rounded up the best deals for Saturday, September 20, below, so don’t miss out on these limited-time offers.
Donkey Kong Bananza for $52.49
It’s unlikely that we will see any first party Nintendo Switch 2 games discounted at domestic retailers during Black Friday, but AliExpress is offering a great deal on an imported copy. Lucky Tech Store has it right now for $52.49 after $12 off coupon code “AEUS12“. Delivery is free and the game is shipped from a local US warehouse. That means it arrives within a week and you don’t have to worry about tariffs. All physical Switch 2 games are region unlocked, so you’ll be able to play this game without any problems on a US-based Switch 2 console.
Silent Hill f Deluxe Edition for $59.19
Out this week, Silent Hill f is the next major entry in the long-running horror franchise. This entry in particular is unique for a number of reasons, with one major draw being Ryukishi07’s invovlement in the narrative. Right now at GMG, you can score the Deluxe Edition of the game for $59.19, which is over 25% off! You can play the game 48 hours early with this edition, so be sure to grab it before Silent Hill f releases this week.
Save on AirPods Pro 3
Amazon has the Apple AirPods Pro 3 on sale for $239 today just one day after launch! These brand new earbuds have many new features, including new foam-infused eartips, a slight redesign, better ANC, and much more. I upgraded after six years of using AirPods Pro, and I’ve been seriously impressed.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Is Out Now
The Trails series has been ongoing for over two decades at this point. It’s unique in that each entry is connected to the others, telling a connected story, but this makes it challenging for newcomers to jump in. That all changes today, as a remake of the very first entry, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, is available now! If you’re a JRPG fan, there has absolutely never been a better time to experience Nihon Falcom’s defining series.
God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective (Deluxe Edition) for $115.41
Right now, Amazon has a limited-time deal on the God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective. This book packs in an exclusive two-piece slipcase containing new cover designs for each book, deluxe gilded edges, ribbed spines, ribbon bookmarks, and two lithographs. Both the Norse and Greek eras are explored throughout this collection, making it the ultimate collector’s item for any God of War fan.
Apple Watch Ultra 3 for $734.99
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 just released, bringing a slightly bigger screen, better battery life, satellite connectivty, and more to Apple’s premium watch line. Right now, Best Buy has Open Box Excellent units available for $734.99, which saves you $65 off the MSRP. If you’re looking to upgrade but want to save some cash, this is a great deal to look at.
Raidou Remastered for $31.99
Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army launched in mid June, and you can save almost 50% off a PS5 copy for this weekend at Woot. This action RPG is a remaster of the 2006 PS2 game, and there are many improvements and new features to discover. For one, UI, visuals, and voice acting have all been tweaked to refine the experience, but you can also discover more than 120 different demons.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves – Deluxe Edition for $39.99
GameStop has the Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves – Deluxe Edition on sale for 50% off this weekend. This edition packs in the Special Edition base game, which includes the first year of DLC for free, a Steelbook containing the original soundtrack, an artbook, a double-sided poster, and two sticker sheets. If you haven’t dived into SNK’s latest fighting game, this is a great time to pick City of the Wolves up.
Pre-Order Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Switch
The latest Nintendo Direct featured the reveal of Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, a collection that’s part of the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. These games are set to receive enhancements to resolution, UI, and even new storybook content. If you haven’t ever played either game, the Nintendo Switch is going to be the ultimate platform to do so. The best part? This collection is out in just a few weeks, so be sure to get your pre-order in!
Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy VI Commander Deck for $39.99
Amazon has the Final Fantasy VI Commander Deck for Magic: The Gathering on sale for $39.99. This deck includes 100 cards and everything you need to begin your MTG journey. The Final Fantasy collaboration has consistently sold out, so be sure to grab this before it’s gone.
Armored Core VI for $20
Amazon has PS4 copies of Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon available for $20 right now. We gave the game an 8/10 in our review, stating it had “excellent, explosive combat that manages to take very complex systems and mechanics and make them easy to understand and execute.”
Save Up to $130 Off Brand New PlayStation 5 Slim Deals
If you’re looking for the least expensive brand new PlayStation 5 console you can get your hands on, AliExpress is going to be your best bet. Right now they’re offering an imported Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition gaming console for just $369.73 after $80 off coupon code “AEUS80“. Alternatively, the PlayStation 5 Disc Edition is down to $425.16 after an even bigger $100 off coupon code “USDEAL100“. Shipping is free. These are brand new and retail boxed products that are stocked in a US warehouse and qualify for local delivery. Imported PS5 consoles are all region unlocked.
For many folks, a basic case — much like Nintendo’s own official offering — to house the Switch 2 in its handheld configuration will likely be enough for general day-to-day use. But for instances in which you might need to haul everything from the dock to the Pro Controller out and about, an ‘all-in-one’ option might be preferable.
Nintendo offers its own all-in-one case, but at £64.99 / $84.99, its price might be a little hard to stomach. JSAUX undercuts this significantly with its own variant priced at £29.99 / $37.99, and considering how much you’re saving here, it’s genuinely difficult to find much to fault.
Hello reader who is also a reader, and welcome back to Booked For The Week – the only regular Sunday chat with a selection of cool industry folks about books that has no conception of space, time, responsibility or consistency. Also, I can’t read. Still, I’m feeling confident we can get through this together. In that, I have no other choice. This week, it’s editor and author for books like Digital Love and Well Played, and writer on games like Orion Trail and Bramblewood, Heidi McDonald! Cheers Heidi! Mind if we have a nose at your bookshelf?
Pac-Man is back next week in Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac, and ahead of the big launch, the game’s Japanese website has shared an official comparison chart.
It shows how the game will perform and look on the Switch and Switch 2. So here’s what you can expect for both platforms in terms of the quality and performance modes:
We’re back with another clash of the covers as we embark on this week’s Box Art Brawl!
Last time, it was the Game Boy’s Operation C (or Probotector, depending on your region) being put in the limelight, and we had a full three covers to choose between. It was the North American design that walked away with the win, however, snatching up 56% of the vote and splitting the remaining 23% and 21% between Japan and Europe, respectively.
