If you want to keep up with what’s actually dropping in the next few days without digging through the whole internet, this is your weekly checkpoint. The rundown below covers the hottest releases of Week 40 (September 29 to October 5, 2025). To follow the full queue and any last‑minute changes, keep our Upcoming Games page bookmarked.
Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles
Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles returns with a modern pass that doesn’t abandon its tactical DNA: snappier pacing, quality‑of‑life tweaks, and a refreshed audiovisual layer. The pitch is clear — veterans have a good excuse to revisit, and newcomers finally get a less abrasive entry point.
Release & platforms. Releases on September 30, 2025 on PC (Steam), PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. DRM. Planned with active protection on PC; Denuvo confirmed for the PC version — see our Denuvo note for the PC version.
LEGO Party!
LEGO Party! is a party game made of quick mini‑games, brisk pacing, and that organized chaos that works so well with friends — on the couch or online. The charm comes from themed boards and minifig customization, something the brand has nailed for years.
Release & platforms. Releases on September 30, 2025 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. DRM. As of this report’s cutoff, there’s no public indication of Denuvo; we’re monitoring and will update the call‑out with a link to our specific note if protection is confirmed.
Digimon Story Time Stranger
Digimon Story Time Stranger returns with a collect‑and‑train RPG focused on characters and choices, keeping turn‑based combat and reworked systems to smooth out friction. It’s a more narrative‑leaning bet, with setting and cast tailored to people who grew up with the series — and curious newcomers.
Release & platforms. Releases on October 2, 2025 on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. DRM. Internal planning indicates a possibility of Denuvo on PC; if it ships in the final version, we’ll add a link to our Denuvo coverage (dedicated post in the works; for now, see the general Denuvo section).
The Sims 4: Adventure Awaits (Expansion)
The Sims 4: Adventure Awaits is a travel‑focused expansion that expands the storytelling sandbox with planned trips, new destinations, and tools to play outside the usual routines — including features that fit families and long‑running narratives. It’s the kind of expansion that spins fresh save arcs without trying to reinvent the wheel.
Release & platforms. Releases on October 2, 2025 on PC (EA app/Steam/Epic), PlayStation, and Xbox. Requires the base game. DRM. As an add‑on for The Sims 4, there’s no expectation of Denuvo specific to the expansion; any changes will be flagged here with a link to our technical note.
The dates and windows above reflect Week 40 internal planning at CrackRelease and can vary by time zone/store. We’ll update each game’s individual cards — minimum requirements, platforms, exact date, and DRM status — throughout the day as official pages go live or change.
