Death Stranding 2 leads November's PS Plus catalog, with a later Pirate Yakuza date
Sony's main Extra and Premium catalog update is dated November 17. Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii follows a week later in several major markets.
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GTA VI preloads open as Xbox confirms console cloud access for launch
PS5 and Xbox Series owners can prepare for November 19. Xbox One players will also have a streaming option, with separate game ownership required.
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Halo: Campaign Evolved will add free four-player Firefight this winter
Halo Studios has announced a cooperative survival update, with early hands-on sessions at Xbox FanFest and Halo Fest. A release day has not been set.
Pikmin 4's Switch 2 edition launches with Dandori Academy
The November 12 release adds timed challenges, Oatchi voice commands and GameShare. Existing owners can buy an upgrade, and the 72-stage schedule unfolds over time.
Football Manager 27 launches with quicker tactical controls
FM27 and FM27 Console are available with Game Pass. New match-day controls arrive alongside launch fixes, with another update planned for later in November.
Marathon's Symbiosis update brings PvE Expedition runs on December 8
Bungie's next update adds a PvE-only mode, a Deathmatch beta and a social space. Open Play Week runs December 8–15, with separate Crew Up rewards afterward.
Vindictus: Defying Fate confirms a 2027 PS5 release
Nexon has opened the PS5 wishlist page for its action RPG. The announcement highlights distinct hero styles, while the store lists online requirements and accessibility options.
The Outer Worlds 2 dates its first story DLC for December 2
Side Effects Guaranteed starts a two-part expansion, raises the level cap and offers a direct starting point for players returning to Obsidian's RPG.
Nintendo prepares Switch family gifting, with conflicting launch dates
Digital gifts will go directly to family-group members. Nintendo's announcement and Switch 2 update notes currently disagree on the feature's start date.
Nvidia outlines November's DLSS 5 rollout for three more games
Hogwarts Legacy, War Thunder and Where Winds Meet have different update windows. Nvidia also released a supporting Game Ready driver.
Diablo II schedules six days of Legacy of Terror
The anniversary event begins November 13 for seasonal and other heroes.
Hozy brings quiet room restoration to PS5 on November 9
tinyBuild details a slower, tactile alternative to competitive renovation games.
Gears marks 20 years with E-Day events and a free RAAM
The Coalition pairs anniversary modes with a December season announcement.
Cat-Astrophy explains how modules reshape each expedition
Heraan Studios details the choices behind its spacefaring cat's combat.
Where Winds Meet dates Hutuo and its separate Dual Spears update
Hutuo arrives November 13; the new martial art follows later.
EA Play adds Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted and MySims
Two familiar series join the subscription library on Xbox.
Hope in the City turns a sketchbook into a detective's tool
A developer preview explains how drawing helps Hope follow clues.
Ocarina of Time returns on Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo's remake is available now, with revised controls, voiced scenes and new challenges.
Valhalla adds New Game Plus and PS5 Pro improvements
Ubisoft's free update expands endgame progression and adds a new reason to return to Eivor.
Xbox tests faster apps and new cloud controls
The latest previews combine a revised PC interface with more ways to control games on televisions.
Pikmin Bloom celebrates five years throughout November
The month-long event introduces jewelry-themed Decor Pikmin and brings back earlier anniversary sets.
World of Warcraft: Forever opens a new path through Azeroth
Blizzard's launch brings a reimagined level-60 journey alongside other versions.
WoW: Forever adds linked Discord guild conversations
Blizzard explains the account and channel settings for guilds.
How Jin Sakai was rebuilt for Ghost of Yotei's Most Wanted
Sucker Punch explains the animation and performance work behind his return.
Fortnite Crew changes arrive December 5
Epic is introducing subscription tiers and XP bonuses while retiring monthly outfit packs.
Escape Academy 2 prepares players for a new school of puzzles
The sequel adds campus exploration alongside solo and cooperative escapes.
The End of the Sun traces its village back to Polish museums
The developer explains how scanned artifacts shaped its folklore adventure.
Halls of Torment adds shorter runs beside The Lost Archives
A free update changes run goals while paid DLC adds a haunted library.
Overwatch's Taking Reign event heads to its Talon finale
The November update brings a five-week event and a returning-pass backdrop.
Hearthstone patch 37.0.2 rebalances the Old Gods
Blizzard adjusts dominant strategies across Standard, Arena and Battlegrounds.
Helldivers 2 introduces a faster, poisonous bug strain
Arrowhead has added Noxious Terminids and expanded the spread of underground cave networks.
Age of Wonders 4 takes its empires onto The Silver Seas
Triumph adds maritime cities and two approaches to piracy.
Corner Shop: NightShift finds horror in an ordinary shift
Live Motion Games explains the pressures behind Adam Callahan's job.
Game Pass dates Warhammer Survivors and Thronefall
November additions arrive across different subscription plans.
GTA VI preloading opens November 10 on PS5
Sony confirms the download window and recommends reserving at least 212GB before launch.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds opens its second year
Duel Mode and an enhanced gadget slot add new ways to race, alongside console-inspired vehicles.
Derelikt sets November 13 PS5 launch for retro space horror
A failing asteroid outpost supplies the setting for uneasy exploration.
Godzilla Melee Remastered brings 12 kaiju to PS5
PlayStation's launch guide separates approachable fighters from specialist monsters.
Diablo Immortal's Rift Racer adds class leaderboards
The November update separates competition by class and adds difficulty choices.
Diablo II: Resurrected sets Ladder Season 16 for November 13
Blizzard separates the patch rollout from the new competitive season.
Curse of Resthaven turns six repeating days into a mystery
Hilltop connects investigation with the demands of governing an island.
Avatar Legends rebuilds Aang and Korra in a major patch
The October update also revises ranked play and the interface.
Fortnite Treasure Hunters brings One Piece to Crossbones Isle
The November season uses an island built for treasure hunting.
Terrible Lizards makes escape its central combat alternative
The developer explains a dinosaur horror game built around movement.
Queen’s Domain launches with a sword built for exploration
The retro fantasy RPG makes traversal part of its combat toolkit.
Indie World brings four demos and a Witchbrook date
Nintendo's October showcase mixes immediate trials with longer-term releases.
November PS Plus games span zombies, tombs and deckbuilding
Three monthly games are available to claim through November 30.
PS5 Prism accessories open preorders on November 10
Transparent controllers and console covers arrive from February 4, 2027.
Phantom Blade Zero turns boss weapons into exploration tools
S-Game connects defeated enemies, new techniques and previously blocked routes.
Rayman Legends Retold adds a free Astro Bot costume on PS5
The crossover outfit accompanies the platformer’s December 3 release.
