Alright, let’s dive into the hottest gaming news from this week, packed with fresh releases, significant announcements, and industry buzz.

**Major Gaming News & Announcements This Week:**

* **Grand Theft Auto 6 Faces Another Delay**
Rockstar Games has announced yet another delay for the highly anticipated *Grand Theft Auto 6*. The game is now slated for release on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with no PC release mentioned at this time. This delay is reportedly causing other publishers to adjust their release schedules to avoid clashing with the title.

* **EA Addresses Saudi Acquisition Concerns**
Following its acquisition in September by a consortium of investors, including the Saudi Public Investment Fund, Electronic Arts (EA) has issued a statement to reassure fans and employees. The publisher claims it will “maintain creative control” and that its “track record of creative freedom and player-first values will remain intact.”

* **Warhammer Survivors Unveiled**
Developer Auroch Digital has announced *Warhammer Survivors*, a new title that merges the popular *Vampire Survivors* gameplay style with the grimdark universes of *Warhammer 40k* and *Age of Sigmar*. Players can expect to battle hordes of enemies with iconic characters from both franchises, unlocking new characters and weapons.

* **Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s Mega Dimension DLC Coming in December**
Nintendo and Game Freak have revealed that the “Mega Dimension” DLC for *Pokémon Legends: Z-A* is set to arrive in December. This expansion will introduce two new Raichu Mega Evolutions, a new explorable area called Hyperspace Lumiose, and additional Pokémon that can surpass Level 100 thanks to a new Hyperspace level system.

* **Planet Zoo 2 Confirmed**
It has been officially confirmed that *Planet Zoo 2* is currently in development.

* **Arc Raiders Roadmap Promises New Content**
The roadmap for *Arc Raiders* has been released, promising a plethora of new content for players.

* **PlayStation’s State of Play Japan Highlights Future Titles and Updates**
A special Japan-focused State of Play event showcased fresh gameplay, new game announcements, and confirmed release dates.
* The first DLC for *Elden Ring Nightreign*, titled *The Forsaken Hollows*, was announced for a December 4 release, introducing new playable Nightfarers (the Scholar and the Undertaker) and two new bosses.
* *BrokenLore: Unfollow* received a new trailer and a January 16, 2026 release date, with a surprise reveal of *BrokenLore: Ascend*, a Tokyo-set survival horror.
* *BlazBlue Entropy Effect X*, a roguelike action spin-off, will launch on PlayStation 5 on February 12, 2026.
* *Digimon Story Time Stranger – Alternate Dimension DLC* is set to arrive this winter, expanding the adventure with new Digimon and a new story.
* *Dynasty Warriors Origins – Visions of Four Heroes DLC* will launch on January 22, 2026.
* *No Sleep for Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files* is scheduled for release on February 26, 2026, for PS5 and PS4, featuring enhanced visuals on PS5.
* *Sonic Racing: Crossworlds – SpongeBob SquarePants Pack DLC* launches on November 19 (PT) / November 20 (JST).
* *Super Robot Wars Y DLC Pack 1* will launch on November 20 (PT) / November 21 (JST), featuring crossover content from various anime.

**Notable Game Releases This Week (November 3rd – November 12th, 2025):**

The first half of November has seen a strong lineup of new titles across various platforms:

* **November 3rd:**
* *Tavern Keeper* (PC)
* *Football Manager 26* (PC, PS5, Xbox, Mobile)
* *Age of Empires IV* (PS5)
* *Europa Universalis V* (PC)
* *Satisfactory* (PS5, Xbox)
* *Tales of Old: Dominus* (PC)

* **November 4th:**
* *Europa Universalis V* (PC)
* *Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori* (PC)
* *Football Manager 26* (PC, PS5, Xbox, Mobile)
* *Satisfactory* (PS5, Xbox)

* **November 5th:**
* *Biped 2* (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC)
* *Dinkum* (Switch)
* *The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike* (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch)
* *Sonic Rumble* (PC, iOS, Android)

* **November 6th:**
* *Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment* (Switch 2)
* *The Last Caretaker* (PC)
* *Of Ash & Steel* (PC)
* *Siberia Remastered* (PS5, Xbox, PC)
* *Whiskerwood* (PC)
* *Unbeatable* (PC, XSX, PS5)
* *Egging On* (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S)

* **November 7th:**
* *A Pizza Delivery* (PS5, Xbox, PC)
* *Thrasher* (PC)

* **November 11th:**
* *Goodnight Universe* (PC, NS, NS2)
* *Possessor(s)* (PC, PS5, XSX)
* *Lumines Arise* (PC, PS5)
* *Sacred 2: Fallen Angel Remaster* (PC, PS5, XSX)

* **November 12th:**
* *Winter Burrow* (PC, XSX, XBO, NS)

**Upcoming Releases for the Rest of November 2025:**

* **November 13th:**
* *Anno 117: Pax Romana* (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S)
* *Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack* (PC, XSX, PS5, NS2, NS)
* *Yakuza Kiwami and Kiwami 2* (Switch 2)

* **November 14th:**
* *Call of Duty: Black Ops 7* (Multi-platform)
* *Where Winds Meet* (PS5, PC, Mobile) [cite: 1, 4, 6, 8