As November rolls in, the gaming community prepares for a wave of new releases. Among the most prominent is Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, which steps onto the scene following the strong performance of recent October shooter hits like Battlefield 6 and Arc Raiders. Strategy enthusiasts can look forward to immersive experiences with Europa Universalis 5 and Anno 117: Pax Romana. RPG fans are also in for a treat, with the long-awaited Demonschool finally arriving, alongside Rue Valley, a narrative RPG that promises to appeal to those who enjoyed Disco Elysium.
The month kicks off on November 4 with the release of Europa Universalis 5, a grand strategy title lauded for its ambition in simulating world history. November 11 brings Rue Valley, a time-loop RPG that has generated considerable buzz for its unique narrative approach. Following closely on November 13 is Anno 117: Pax Romana, which delves into the Roman Empire. November 14 is a big day with the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, featuring adjustments to skill-based matchmaking, and Where Winds Meet, an ambitious wuxia MMO. Finally, on November 19, the Persona-inspired RPG Demonschool makes its debut.
Beyond new releases, November offers several events and sales for the gaming community. PAX Unplugged is scheduled for November 21, followed by Fan Expo San Francisco on November 28, and the Indie Live Expo Winter Showcase on November 29. While major Steam sales are less frequent this month, players can still find deals during the Steam Scream 4 event from October 27 to November 3, and the Animal Fest from November 10 to November 17.
November also marks significant milestones for games moving through their development cycles. Several titles are entering early access, including Whiskerwood and The Last Caretaker, both on November 6, and Long Drive North. A notable event is the full 1.0 launch of Escape from Tarkov on November 15, after more than eight years in beta. Dungeons & Kingdoms also joins the early access lineup on November 17, and Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault begins its early access journey on November 19. Prologue: Go Wayback enters early access on November 20, as does The Midnight Walkers.
Existing titles are not left out, with several receiving major updates. Look Outside expanded with new monsters and endings on October 28. Farming Simulator 25 introduces the Scotland-inspired Highlands Fishing expansion on November 4. Enshrouded adds water mechanics with its Wake of the Water update on November 10. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 concludes its DLC series with Mysteria Ecclesiae on November 11, the same day Phasmophobia gains a new map, Nell's Diner. Battlefield 6 continues its seasonal updates with the California Resistance expansion on November 18, and Risk of Rain 2 gets its Alloyed Collective expansion on the same day. Disney Dreamlight Valley welcomes Snow White and Tinker Bell with the Wishblossom Ranch update on November 19.
Further enriching the month's offerings are numerous other releases. Football Manager 26 continues the annual football series on November 4, alongside the diorama builder Outside the Blocks. November 5 brings the tactical RPG Bloodgrounds and the Fall Guys-like Sonic Rumble. Vintage desktop horror fans can explore No Players Online on November 6, which also sees the redesigned Syberia: Remastered and the rhythm game Unbeatable. Thrasher, a rhythm game follow-up, launches on November 7. Sci-fi cleaner Ambrosia Sky and the re-engined Surviving Mars: Relaunched both arrive on November 10. November 11 offers the puzzle game Lumines Arise, the action side-scroller Possessors, and the upgraded Sacred 2 Remaster. Cozy survival game Winter Burrow releases on November 12. More narrative-driven experiences include The Berlin Apartment and the supernatural horror Unmourned, both launching on November 17. Creature-collecting roguelite Morsels is set for November 18. LucasArts' classic FPS Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster returns on November 20. The end of the month brings the AI survival game AILA, the Metroidvania Constance, the open-world RPG Of Ash and Steel, the anime action RPG Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive, and the survival horror Tormentor, all on November 24. Quarantine Zone: The Last Check is also slated for release this November.