PlayStation Players’ Choice: Sony Opens Voting for September’s Best Game

Sony has officially opened the voting booth for September 2026's best new release on the PlayStation Blog. It is the monthly ritual where players get to debate whether they preferred swinging claws, bending reality, or wandering deserts. Think of it as a class president election, but with slightly more spandex and a lot more digital sand.

According to O'Dell Harmon Jr., Content Communication Specialist at Sony Interactive Entertainment, last month was "filled with an extensive release of games ranging from story-driven spectacles to mini-adventures!" The editorial team at the PlayStation Blog compiled the list of noteworthy releases to seed the poll, letting the community decide which game deserves the monthly crown.

The monthly poll acts as a regular snapshot of the console's release calendar. High-profile games like Marvel’s Wolverine, Control Resonant, Dune: Awakening, and NBA 2K27 are all fighting for the top spot. It is a rare moment of peace before the next wave of releases rolls in, and a stark contrast to projects with much longer development horizons, such as Ember Lab's sequel, which was recently delayed to 2027.

The details

• Eligible games: New releases from September 2026 (including major remakes, but excluding basic re-releases or ports)
• Nominees include: Marvel’s Wolverine, Control Resonant, Dune: Awakening, and NBA 2K27
• Where to vote: The official PlayStation Blog
• Result announcement: To be posted on Sony's social channels and PlayStation Blog once voting closes

How the ballot works

The rules of the monthly poll are simple, though Sony leaves the actual definition of "best" entirely up to the voters. The official criteria asks players to consider which single game they would recommend to a friend if they could only choose one. While standard ports and re-releases are barred from entry, Sony explicitly allows "ambitious, larger-scale rebuilds" to qualify, citing games like Resident Evil 4 and Final Fantasy VII Remake as the benchmark for what counts as a remake.

Who made the cut

The editorial team at the PlayStation Blog curates the starting list of nominees based on the month's biggest launches. This month's crop features a heavy concentration of blockbuster names, running the gamut from sports simulators to supernatural thrillers. Once the community finishes submitting their votes, Sony plans to tally the results and announce the crowned winner across its social media accounts and official blog.

Why it matters

Monthly popularity polls do not change review scores or hand out physical trophies, but they do offer a clear metric of what actually caught the community's attention. In a year where blockbusters compete heavily for limited hard drive space, winning a popular vote is a useful badge of honor for developers. It is also a reminder of what successfully survived the hype cycle and stayed in player rotations past the initial launch weekend.

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