Four New Game Releases to Play This Week: From Racing Legends to Cute Chaos

Gamers have plenty to look forward to this week, with four exciting new releases spanning genres from motorsport nostalgia to feline-fueled chaos.

1. Formula Legends

First up is Formula Legends, an open-wheel “sim-cade” racer from indie studio 3DClouds, launching on 18 September 2025 for PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Blending the thrill of arcade racing with the strategic depth of simulation, Formula Legends offers tire wear, fuel management, dynamic track evolution, and changing weather conditions across decades of motorsport history. A free demo is already live for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a Nintendo Switch demo arriving on 14 August.

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2. KARMA: The Dark World

Horror fans can mark 10 September on their calendars for the Xbox release of KARMA: The Dark World. Already available on PC and PS5, this psychological thriller, built on Unreal Engine 5, draws inspiration from filmmakers like David Lynch and Christopher Nolan. Xbox players will enjoy an exclusive green camera filter, adding an extra layer of unsettling atmosphere to the game’s haunting world.

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3. Cats on Duty

On the lighter side, Cats on Duty launches today on Nintendo Switch, bringing a quirky mix of tower defence, real-time strategy, and match-3 mechanics. Players command an army of heavily armed cats to defend against waves of zombie rodents, upgrading their troops through match-3 gameplay for a purr-fect blend of cuteness and combat.

Find out more here.

4. Final Fantasy XIV: The Promise of Tomorrow

Finally, MMORPG fans can dive into Final Fantasy XIV Online’s latest update, Patch 7.3: The Promise of Tomorrow. Now live, the update delivers fresh main scenario quests, the next chapter in the “Echoes of Vana’diel” alliance storyline, new dungeons, and more, expanding the game’s already rich world and narrative.

Find out more here.

This week’s lineup offers something for every kind of player.