The video game release calendar remains busy as the holiday season approaches in November 2026. Publishers and studios are preparing their final major releases of the fall, while players can look forward to everything from narrative-driven adventures to sports simulations and strategy games. New titles are also joined by reinterpretations of older games, particularly on Nintendo consoles.
This variety makes it possible to browse the lineup by several criteria: genre, platform, or release date. Fans of single-player games have several major releases to look forward to, while management games and titles aimed at a family audience round out the selection.
After several delays, Grand Theft Auto VI is one of the major releases on the November calendar. Developed by Rockstar Games, this new installment marks the series’ return to a contemporary version of Vice City, in the fictional state of Leonida. It is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series.
The story follows Jason and Lucia, two characters caught up in a criminal case after a heist goes wrong. Their journey serves as the starting point for an open-world adventure in which players can explore a variety of urban and natural environments.
This game’s particular place in the release schedule is due in part to the franchise’s age and the time elapsed since the previous main installment. Released in 2013, Grand Theft Auto V has spanned several console generations. This new installment therefore ushers in a new era for the series, with a new setting and two protagonists.
GTA VI: Preloading on November 10, with up to 212 GB required on PS5 and Xbox
Preloading for GTA VI will begin on November 10, 2026: at midnight on PS5 and at 1 a.m. on Xbox Series X|S, Paris time. Rockstar recommends having up to 212 GB of free space before the game launches on November 19. [Read more]
Several titles from established franchises feature in this month’s selection. Below, you’ll find the editorial team’s articles on these releases, along with practical information and the latest official previews.
Selection in progress, based on release date announcements
Zelda: Ocarina of Time arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026
One of the saga’s most iconic games is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 later this year—revisit The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, slated for November 5, 2026. [Read more]
To make it easier to find what you’re looking for, new releases are also organized into broad categories. This makes it possible to find games that match your preferences without having to browse the entire calendar.
Role-playing games continue to feature among year-end releases, with offerings that may focus on exploration, combat or character development. Our selection brings together this month’s titles across these different approaches.
Selection in progress, based on release date announcements
ZERO PARADES: Director's Cut: ZA/UM's espionage RPG is coming to PS5
ZERO PARADES: Director's Cut, developed and published by ZA/UM, will launch on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 on November 3, 2026. Following its PC release, this narrative RPG about espionage is coming to consoles with DualSense features and several quality-of-life improvements. [Read more]
Stellar Blade Complete Edition: Eve lands on Nintendo Switch 2—read our review
Stellar Blade Complete Edition arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026, following its release on PS5 in 2024. Developed by Shift Up, the action-adventure game brings back Eve and her battles against the Naytibas, along with additional content and new outfits inspired by Bayonetta. [Read more]
Zelda: Ocarina of Time arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026
One of the saga’s most iconic games is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 later this year—revisit The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, slated for November 5, 2026. [Read more]
World of Warcraft Forever: release date and new features in Blizzard’s MMORPG
World of Warcraft: Forever, developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment, will open its servers on November 5, 2026, for PC. This new version of the MMORPG invites players to revisit Azeroth’s historic territories, with progression up to level 60 and additional content. [Read more]
Metaphor: ReFantazio: Atlus’s RPG lands on Nintendo Switch 2
Metaphor: ReFantazio, developed by Studio Zero and published by Atlus, will be available on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 12, 2026. The fantasy RPG from the creators of Persona 5 is coming to Nintendo’s console with its Archetype system and battles blending action and turn-based combat. [Read more]
Games in this category focus primarily on movement, combat and progression through environments built around objectives. Some prioritize a continuous story, while others give players more freedom.
Selection in progress, based on release date announcements
ZERO PARADES: Director's Cut: ZA/UM's espionage RPG is coming to PS5
ZERO PARADES: Director's Cut, developed and published by ZA/UM, will launch on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 on November 3, 2026. Following its PC release, this narrative RPG about espionage is coming to consoles with DualSense features and several quality-of-life improvements. [Read more]
Stellar Blade Complete Edition: Eve lands on Nintendo Switch 2—read our review
Stellar Blade Complete Edition arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026, following its release on PS5 in 2024. Developed by Shift Up, the action-adventure game brings back Eve and her battles against the Naytibas, along with additional content and new outfits inspired by Bayonetta. [Read more]
Zelda: Ocarina of Time arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026
One of the saga’s most iconic games is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 later this year—revisit The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, slated for November 5, 2026. [Read more]
Where the Seeds Fall: release date and gameplay of Cygames’ platformer
Where the Seeds Fall, developed by CygamesEdge and ZEREO Inc. and published by Cygames, is due out on PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026. This 3D action-platformer follows a soldier and a child in a world where humanity lives on the branches of a giant tree. [Read more]
Nocturnal 2: release date and gameplay for Sunnyside Games' metroidvania
Nocturnal 2, developed and published by Sunnyside Games, will be released on PC on November 10, 2026. This sequel to the action-platformer retains its flaming sword mechanic and adopts a Metroidvania structure centered on exploration. [Read more]
Shrek 2 Remastered: Release date and new features in the co-op game on PC and consoles
DreamWorks Shrek 2 Remastered, developed and published by Aspyr, will be released on November 10, 2026, for PC, PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. This modernized version of the 2004 game retains its co-op adventure and adds several features. [Read more]
Pikmin 4 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2: release date and new features at Dandori Academy
Pikmin 4 returns in an enhanced edition for Nintendo Switch 2 on November 12, 2026. Nintendo is adding Dandori Academy, new challenges and voice commands for Oatchi to its strategy and exploration game, released in 2023. [Read more]
Metaphor: ReFantazio: Atlus’s RPG lands on Nintendo Switch 2
Metaphor: ReFantazio, developed by Studio Zero and published by Atlus, will be available on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 12, 2026. The fantasy RPG from the creators of Persona 5 is coming to Nintendo’s console with its Archetype system and battles blending action and turn-based combat. [Read more]
DERELIKT: The retro horror FPS is coming to PC soon
DERELIKT, developed by Visuwyg and published by Hyperstrange, will launch on PC on November 13, 2026. This narrative FPS blends science fiction and horror, with an art style inspired by 3D games from the 1990s. [Read more]
GTA VI: Preloading on November 10, with up to 212 GB required on PS5 and Xbox
Preloading for GTA VI will begin on November 10, 2026: at midnight on PS5 and at 1 a.m. on Xbox Series X|S, Paris time. Rockstar recommends having up to 212 GB of free space before the game launches on November 19. [Read more]
Independent studios continue to release games in a variety of formats, sometimes built around a particular mechanic or a distinctive art style. These releases may be less prominent in announcements from major publishers.
Selection in progress, based on release date announcements
ZERO PARADES: Director's Cut: ZA/UM's espionage RPG is coming to PS5
ZERO PARADES: Director's Cut, developed and published by ZA/UM, will launch on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 on November 3, 2026. Following its PC release, this narrative RPG about espionage is coming to consoles with DualSense features and several quality-of-life improvements. [Read more]
Where the Seeds Fall: release date and gameplay of Cygames’ platformer
Where the Seeds Fall, developed by CygamesEdge and ZEREO Inc. and published by Cygames, is due out on PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026. This 3D action-platformer follows a soldier and a child in a world where humanity lives on the branches of a giant tree. [Read more]
Warhammer Survivors: the Vampire Survivors-inspired roguelite comes to PC in November
Warhammer Survivors, developed and published by Auroch Digital, is set to launch on PC on November 10, 2026. This bullet-heaven action game brings together characters from Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar in battles against waves of enemies. [Read more]
Nocturnal 2: release date and gameplay for Sunnyside Games' metroidvania
Nocturnal 2, developed and published by Sunnyside Games, will be released on PC on November 10, 2026. This sequel to the action-platformer retains its flaming sword mechanic and adopts a Metroidvania structure centered on exploration. [Read more]
DERELIKT: The retro horror FPS is coming to PC soon
DERELIKT, developed by Visuwyg and published by Hyperstrange, will launch on PC on November 13, 2026. This narrative FPS blends science fiction and horror, with an art style inspired by 3D games from the 1990s. [Read more]
Appulse: release date for the indie game that blends pinball and shooter elements
Appulse, developed by Le Rado and published by Raw Fury, is set to launch on PC on November 26, 2026. This action game combines pinball and shooter mechanics, with unlockable upgrades and online leaderboards. [Read more]
This month’s releases also include games accessible to multiple generations of players. Depending on the title, they may be solo adventures suited to a family audience or games that let several people share a session.
Selection in progress, based on release date announcements
Zelda: Ocarina of Time arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026
One of the saga’s most iconic games is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 later this year—revisit The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, slated for November 5, 2026. [Read more]
Shrek 2 Remastered: Release date and new features in the co-op game on PC and consoles
DreamWorks Shrek 2 Remastered, developed and published by Aspyr, will be released on November 10, 2026, for PC, PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. This modernized version of the 2004 game retains its co-op adventure and adds several features. [Read more]
Pikmin 4 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2: release date and new features at Dandori Academy
Pikmin 4 returns in an enhanced edition for Nintendo Switch 2 on November 12, 2026. Nintendo is adding Dandori Academy, new challenges and voice commands for Oatchi to its strategy and exploration game, released in 2023. [Read more]
SONIC PICO PARK: Co-op game for up to eight players launches on Nintendo Switch
SONIC PICO PARK launches on November 12, 2026, for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. This action-puzzle game combines the world of Sonic with PICO PARK’s cooperative challenges, with games playable by up to eight people locally and online. [Read more]
Barbie Rewind: 16 classic Barbie games bundled in a compilation coming soon
Barbie Rewind, developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Atari, will be released on November 12, 2026, including on PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch. This collection brings together 16 games from Barbie’s history, along with a decorating space dedicated to her Dreamhouse. [Read more]
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered - PEGI 12, PC, Nintendo Switch 2
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered, developed by Pipeworks Studios and published by Atari, launches on November 3, 2026, for PC and Nintendo Switch 2. This remaster of the 2002 fighting game brings back battles between giant monsters, with several graphical enhancements and multiplayer. [Read more]
ZERO PARADES: Director's Cut - PEGI 16, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2
ZERO PARADES: Director's Cut, developed and published by ZA/UM, will launch on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 on November 3, 2026. Following its PC release, this narrative RPG about espionage is coming to consoles with DualSense features and several quality-of-life improvements. [Read more]
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – PEGI 12 rating, Nintendo Switch 2
It's one of the saga's most iconic games, and it's headed to Nintendo Switch 2 soon: rediscover The Legend of Zelda : Ocarina of Time, due for release on November 5, 2026. [Read more]
World of Warcraft Forever: release date and new features in Blizzard’s MMORPG
World of Warcraft: Forever, developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment, will open its servers on November 5, 2026, for PC. This new version of the MMORPG invites players to revisit Azeroth’s historic territories, with progression up to level 60 and additional content. [Read more]
Where the Seeds Fall - PEGI 12, PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2
Where the Seeds Fall, developed by CygamesEdge and ZEREO Inc. and published by Cygames, is set to launch on PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026. This 3D action-platformer follows a soldier and a child in a world where humanity lives on the branches of a giant tree. [Read more]
Football Manager 27 – PEGI 3, PC, PS5 and Xbox Series
Football Manager 27, developed by Sports Interactive and published by SEGA, will be released on November 10, 2026, for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series, as well as Mac and mobile devices. This new football management simulation installment brings several changes to its interface and competition tracking. [Read more]
Warhammer Survivors - PEGI 7, PC
Warhammer Survivors, developed and published by Auroch Digital, is set to launch on PC on November 10, 2026. This bullet heaven action game brings together characters from Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar in battles against waves of enemies. [Read more]
Nocturnal 2 - PEGI 12, PC
Nocturnal 2, developed and published by Sunnyside Games, will be released on PC on November 10, 2026. This sequel to the action-platformer retains its flaming sword mechanic and adopts a metroidvania structure focused on exploration. [Read more]
DreamWorks Shrek 2 Remastered - PEGI 3, PC, PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
DreamWorks Shrek 2 Remastered, developed and published by Aspyr, will be released on November 10, 2026, for PC, PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. This modernized version of the 2004 game retains its co-op adventure and adds several features. [Read more]
Pikmin 4 – PEGI 7, Nintendo Switch 2
Pikmin 4 returns in an enhanced edition for Nintendo Switch 2 on November 12, 2026. Nintendo is adding Dandori Academy, new challenges and voice controls for Oatchi to its 2023 strategy and exploration game. [Read more]
Metaphor: ReFantazio - PEGI 16, Nintendo Switch 2
Metaphor: ReFantazio, developed by Studio Zero and published by Atlus, will be available on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 12, 2026. The fantasy RPG from the creators of Persona 5 is coming to Nintendo’s console with its Archetype system and combat that blends action and turn-based gameplay. [Read more]
SONIC PICO PARK: Co-op game for up to eight players launches on Nintendo Switch
SONIC PICO PARK launches on November 12, 2026, for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. This action-puzzle game combines the world of Sonic with PICO PARK’s cooperative challenges, with games playable by up to eight people locally and online. [Read more]
Barbie Rewind - PEGI 3, PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch
Barbie Rewind, developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Atari, will be released on November 12, 2026, including on PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch. This collection brings together 16 games from Barbie’s history, with a decorating area dedicated to her Dreamhouse. [Read more]
DERELIKT - PEGI 12, PC
DERELIKT, developed by Visuwyg and published by Hyperstrange, will launch on PC on November 13, 2026. This narrative-driven FPS blends science fiction and horror, with an art style inspired by 1990s 3D games. [Read more]
Appulse - PEGI 7, PC
Appulse, developed by Le Rado and published by Raw Fury, is due out on PC on November 26, 2026. This action game combines pinball and shooter mechanics, with upgrades to unlock and online leaderboards. [Read more]
Beyond the most high-profile releases, some games can stand out for their mechanics or specialized focus. Management simulations, strategy games, and titles from independent studios, in particular, appeal to audiences with expectations different from those of major action releases.
Selection in progress, based on release date announcements
ZERO PARADES: Director's Cut: ZA/UM's espionage RPG is coming to PS5
ZERO PARADES: Director's Cut, developed and published by ZA/UM, will launch on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 on November 3, 2026. Following its PC release, this narrative RPG about espionage is coming to consoles with DualSense features and several quality-of-life improvements. [Read more]
Where the Seeds Fall: release date and gameplay of Cygames’ platformer
Where the Seeds Fall, developed by CygamesEdge and ZEREO Inc. and published by Cygames, is due out on PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026. This 3D action-platformer follows a soldier and a child in a world where humanity lives on the branches of a giant tree. [Read more]
Warhammer Survivors: the Vampire Survivors-inspired roguelite comes to PC in November
Warhammer Survivors, developed and published by Auroch Digital, is set to launch on PC on November 10, 2026. This bullet-heaven action game brings together characters from Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar in battles against waves of enemies. [Read more]
Nocturnal 2: release date and gameplay for Sunnyside Games' metroidvania
Nocturnal 2, developed and published by Sunnyside Games, will be released on PC on November 10, 2026. This sequel to the action-platformer retains its flaming sword mechanic and adopts a Metroidvania structure centered on exploration. [Read more]
Appulse: release date for the indie game that blends pinball and shooter elements
Appulse, developed by Le Rado and published by Raw Fury, is set to launch on PC on November 26, 2026. This action game combines pinball and shooter mechanics, with unlockable upgrades and online leaderboards. [Read more]
The year-end lineup doesn’t stop with the coming weeks. Publishers’ announcements are already helping players plan for December releases, while several games due out in 2027 are beginning to get more specific release dates.
Selection in progress, based on release date announcements
Rayman Legends Retold: Our Preview of the Cult Classic’s Remake at Paris Games Week
Rayman Legends Retold pushed back by a few weeks... The game was set to launch on October 1, 2026, on PC, PS5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2, but Ubisoft has announced a delay to December 3, 2026, even though the game has gone gold. We got to try it at Paris Games Week—check out our preview! [Read more]
Fable finally reveals its release date: check out the RPG in the trailer
You’ve waited for this for years, and Fable is finally making its entrance. The action-RPG series is expanding with a new title slated for February 23, 2027 on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series. Here’s the trailer. [Read more]
The final weeks of the year could still bring schedule changes. Upcoming official announcements, particularly as the Game Awards approach, will help clarify which projects are expected in 2027 and whether any release dates have changed.
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