🎮 This Week in Gaming: Big Updates, New Launches & Industry Shakeups (September 2025)

 


🎮 This Week in Gaming: Big Updates, New Launches & Industry Shakeups (September 2025)

The gaming world has been buzzing this week with exciting updates, major launches, and even some big shakeups in the industry. From new policies in India to global game releases, here’s everything you need to know.

🇮🇳 India’s Real-Money Gaming Ban

The Indian government has officially passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. This new law bans games involving cash or stakes, causing massive disruptions in the industry.

  • Popular RMG startups have shut down or paused operations.

  • Hike’s Rush app has been discontinued due to regulatory pressure.

  • Major firms like Games24x7 are laying off up to 70% of their workforce (~500 employees).

This is one of the biggest shifts in India’s gaming sector in years.

💰 Maharashtra’s ₹3,268 Crore Boost to AVGC-XR

In brighter news for Indian gaming, the Maharashtra government has approved a huge Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) policy.

  • Investments of over ₹3,268 crore planned.

  • Focused on Nagpur, Pune, and Mumbai as gaming/tech hubs.

  • Expected to create thousands of jobs in the creative and gaming sector.

🎮 Subscription Services: New Game Additions

Both PlayStation and Xbox have expanded their subscription libraries this month:

  • PlayStation Plus (Extra & Premium): WWE 2K25, Legacy of Kain: Defiance, and more.

  • Xbox Game Pass (September batch): Hades, Visions of Mana, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, among others.

Great time for gamers to dive into fresh titles without spending extra!

👻 BGMI 4.0 “Spooky Soiree” Update

Krafton has released the latest update for Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), and it’s packed with spooky vibes!

  • New Ghostie character introduced.

  • “Prankster Ghost” mode with haunted mansion elements.

  • Seasonal theme: Spooky Soiree.

Perfect timing for gamers looking for festive, themed content.

🔫 Borderlands 4 Officially Launched

Gearbox has finally dropped Borderlands 4 (September 12) for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.

  • Features interconnected zones, dynamic weather, and new Vault Hunters.

  • Fully supports cross-play.

  • Nintendo Switch 2 version coming early October.

Fans of looter-shooters have a lot to be excited about!

🖥️ PC Gaming Show: Tokyo Direct Incoming

Mark your calendars! The PC Gaming Show: Tokyo Direct is happening on September 28, 2025, during Tokyo Game Show. Expect:

  • Exclusive game trailers

  • Developer interviews

  • Global PC gaming announcements

🏁 Final Thoughts

This week has been a rollercoaster for gamers — from India’s strict ban on real-money gaming to exciting global launches like Borderlands 4. With BGMI’s spooky update and major subscription titles rolling out, there’s no shortage of things to play.

Stay tuned for next week’s round-up of the hottest gaming updates!

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