Top New Games Out On Switch, PS4, Xbox One, And PC This Week -- September 22-28, 2019

New Releases has had a few extra-long episodes in September, and this week we've put together another one. September has a double dose of Dark Souls-inspired games with Code Vein and The Surge 2, plus the intense run-and-gun action of Contra: Rogue Corps. Nintendo fans can also get their fill with Mario Kart Tour on mobile devices, plus Nintendo Switch ports of Dragon Quest 11 and Ori and the Blind Forest. Footballers can also take a crack at FIFA 20 this week.

The Surge 2 -- September 24

Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC

One of two games inspired by From Software coming this week, The Surge 2 is set in a more vertical city than the original, giving you different spaces to explore as you hack away at enemies and bosses. "Hack" is definitely the keyword here, as the limb-targeting system is still very much a big component of combat.

More Coverage:

• The Surge 2 - 13 Minutes Of Exclusive Gameplay

• The Surge 2 Does Combat Better Than Its Predecessor In (Almost) Every Way

Contra: Rogue Corps -- September 24

Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch

Rogue Corps might be set seven years after Contra III: The Alien Wars, but it's full of the crazy run-and-gun action you'd expect from the series. You can save the Damned City as a cyborg, assassin, alien, or scientist panda as you play solo or with friends in local and online co-op. Each of those four rogues has their own special abilities too.

More Coverage:

• Contra: Rogue Corps - High-Octane Co-op Gameplay | Gamescom 2019

• Contra Rogue Corps Reveal Trailer | Nintendo Direct E3 2019

Mario Kart Tour -- September 25

Available on: iOS, Android

Mario Kart Tour might be a mobile game, but it still sports a lot of the same courses, characters, items, and custom kart options you'd expect from the series. However, it also includes new courses based on real-world locations like the Eiffel Tower. What's more, Mario Kart Tour is free to download.

More Coverage:

• Mario Kart Tour Release Date Revealed, Courses Based On Real-World Locations Shown Off

• Mario Kart Tour Closed Beta Reveals First Details, Raises F2P Concerns

Code Vein -- September 27

Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC

Code Vein is the other Souls-like game launching this week, and it's earned the nickname "anime Dark Souls." Code Vein sets itself apart by letting you customize your character with abilities called Gifts and switch your class on the fly via Blood Codes. You'll be taking on tough enemies and bosses of course, but thankfully you can battle alongside AI companions and other players online.

More Coverage:

• A Free Code Vein Demo For PS4 And Xbox One Is Available Now

• Code Vein Combat And Blade Bearer Boss Battle Gameplay | E3 2019

Dragon Quest 11 S: Echoes of An Elusive Age - Definitive Edition -- September 27

Available on: Switch

If you've been waiting to play Dragon Quest XI on the go, now's the time. This definitive version of the game lets you switch between modern and 16-bit graphics, which also toggles the soundtrack between symphonic and synthesized. This version also includes new stories and a harder difficulty level called Draconian Quest.

More Coverage:

• Dragon Quest XI: Echoes Of An Elusive Age Review - Back To The Good-Old Days

• Dragon Quest 11 2D Gameplay On Nintendo Switch | PAX West 2019

Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition -- September 27

Available on: Switch

Nintendo Switch is also getting a port of Ori and the Blind Forest this week. Once a Microsoft exclusive, this modern Metroidvania puts you in control of the guardian spirit of the forest. The Definitive Edition is that same game, but with new areas to explore and additional difficulty options.

More Coverage:

• Ori and the Blind Forest Review

• Ori And The Blind Forest Running On Nintendo Switch | PAX West 2019

FIFA 20 -- September 27

Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch

FIFA 20 sports new dribbling, tackling, aiming and shooting mechanics, but the biggest addition is Volta football. This takes the soccer match away from big stadiums in favor of smaller games on side streets, which totally changes the pace of the game. But don't worry, Career mode and Ultimate Team are still very much a part of the action.

More Coverage:

• FIFA 20 Review In Progress - Forza FIFA

• FIFA 20 - Story Mode Cinematics And 4v4 Volta Gameplay

September is coming to a close soon, but October has its own lineup of video games on the horizon. Next week, New Releases will take a top-level look at the new month, which is home to shooters like Destiny 2's Shadowkeep expansion, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.