The Biggest Games to Play this November

Grand Theft Auto VS The Legend of Zelda!

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Jon "Sikamikanico" Clarke

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November is finally here. After a chaotic couple of months, with a metric ton of incredibly good game releases, we can finally say hello to the month that brings us one of the most anticipated video games of all time. Or is that two? With it almost being just Grand Theft Auto VI versus The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, here’s the biggest games to play this November! Don’t worry – we found a few more you might want to check out!

Gravhounds | Xbox Series X|S, PC | November 2nd

Drop into hostile planets as a pack, build and defend your base in physics-driven mayhem, and extract with everything you can carry before you become alien chow.

It’s launching on Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and Xbox PC. It’s coming to Game Pass in Game Preview and PC in Early Access.

Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered | All Platforms | November 3rd

The 2002 Godzilla arena fighter is back, remastered for modern consoles. Play as your favorite monster in vicious kaiju vs. kaiju battles as you demolish cities (and each other).

Includes remastered visuals and updated gameplay, along with quality of life improvements.

Coming November 3rd. Lock in, ‘cuz it’s time to give your opponent a lesson in pain.

World of Warcraft: Forever | November 4th | PC

Discover the secrets of Azeroth’s newest playable race, harness powers yet unseen, and take new first steps through lands untrodden when World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026.

Cozy Game Restoration | November 4th | PC

This is Cozy Game Restoration, a cozy restoration simulation collectathon game developed by Parasol Corp. Players will gently bring forgotten video game cartridges back to life. Tear wrapping paper, peel old stickers, lift away grime, and transform dusty relics into cherished collectibles. No pressure or failure, just the quiet joy of restoring memories. Cozy Game Restoration is launching on November 4th on PC (Steam)

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | November 5th | Nintendo Switch 2

The story of Link’s adventure and growth transcends time in this classic tale, built from the ground up for Nintendo Switch 2. As you venture through the Kingdom of Hyrule, you’ll meet lively characters, battle ferocious monsters, and solve puzzles scattered throughout dungeons. Use all sorts of items, including the titular ocarina, to suit your needs and forge a path forward.

This title will support ZELDA NOTES, a game-specific service usable with the Nintendo Switch App for smart devices. Two new amiibo figures are also on the way; tap them to receive special in-game masks. And by tapping amiibo of characters from the Legend of Zelda games, you can get in-game items that may help you on your journey.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launches November 5, 2026, exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2.

Escape Academy 2: Back to School | November 5th | PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5

Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School is available day one on Xbox Game Pass, releasing on Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and PC. Explore an all-new, open-world campus, escape life-threatening puzzle rooms, and unravel a conspiracy as old as the school itself — entirely playable solo or in online and splitscreen couch co-op!

Stellar Blade | November 6th | Nintendo Switch 2

Humanity’s last hope arrives. In Stellar Blade, take on the role of EVE of the 7th Airborne Squad and battle to reclaim Earth from the mysterious forces.

This story-driven action-adventure features fast-paced combat built around dodging, parrying, and unleashing powerful combo attacks, alongside cinematic exploration and intense boss encounters.

Experience EVE’s journey at home or on the go, with Joy-Con 2 gyro controls for activities like fishing.

Football Manager 2027 | November 10th | PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Mobile

In Football Manager 27, Foundations evolve to deliver greater control, smoother discovery and a deeper, more immersive football world, with new, returning and re-imagined features that invite discovery from the moment your save begins.

Sports Interactive, along with SEGA have announced that Football Manager will be free-to-play for five days before the game launches in full on November 10th. The game will be playable on Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, Steam, the Epic Games Store and the Microsoft Store.

Warhammer Survivors | November 10th | All Platforms | Game Pass

This is Warhammer Survivors, a bullet heaven action roguelite survivors game developed by Auroch Digital. Players will take on a variety of enemies from across the Warhammer universe, with over 40 playable characters, a suite of weapons, and challenging bosses to overcome. Warhammer Survivors is launching on November 10 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S – and Game Pass – Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, iOS, Android, and PC via Steam and GOG.

Ashes of the Singularity II | November 10th | PC

In Ashes of the Singularity 2, you must choose between humanity, AI Substrate, or the Post-Human Coalition to determine the fate of our solar system. Speed and reflexes will not win the day, but rather your ability to plan and execute powerful strategies to put forces and materials in the right place at the right time.

Metaphor ReFantazio | November 12th | Nintendo Switch 2

Enter the royal tournament to fight for the throne and for the future. Control your destiny, face your fears, and awaken magical “Archetype” powers that lie dormant in your heart. Team up with a compelling cast of characters and embark on an immersive journey that promises hours of captivating exploration, dynamic turn-based with a blend of real-time combat, and exhilarating discovery!

Metaphor: ReFantazio launches November 12, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2!

Sonic Pico Park | November 12th | All Platforms

PICO CAT, the iconic character of the PICO PARK series, races through the world of PICO PARK with Sonic, the world’s fastest hedgehog, and his friends, including Tails, Knuckles, and Amy. The game will feature many iconic gameplay elements from the Sonic series!

Grand Theft Auto VI | November 19th | Xbox Series X|S, PS5

Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them. But when an easy score goes wrong, they find themselves on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America, in the middle of a criminal conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida — forced to rely on each other more than ever if they want to make it out alive.

Grand Theft Auto VI arrives November 19th, available on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.

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