This week in gaming, November 2025 has been bustling with significant new releases, exciting platform-specific news, and noteworthy industry updates.

**Major Game Releases & Ports:**

Several highly anticipated titles have either launched or are slated for release this week. “Call of Duty: Black Ops 7” is making a splash, arriving on November 14 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, and Xbox One, bringing with it a campaign featuring four-player co-op, a 32-player “Endgame” clash, and a new Warzone map called Haven’s Hollow. “Football Manager 26” returned on November 4 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, iOS, and Android, featuring a complete technical overhaul, full women’s football integration, and deeper licensing including the Premier League.

Strategy game enthusiasts saw the release of “Europa Universalis 5” on PC on November 4, aiming to simulate global history with unprecedented fidelity. Another strategy title, “Anno 117: Pax Romana,” focusing on the Roman Empire, is set to release on November 13 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Nintendo Switch 2 owners have a couple of exclusives to look forward to: “Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment” launched on November 6, and “Kirby Air Riders,” a follow-up to the 2003 GameCube classic, is expected on November 20.

For those who missed them, “S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl” made its way to PS5 in November after receiving substantial patches and updates since its initial PC and Xbox Series X|S launch. Similarly, “Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero” expanded its reach to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on November 14.

Other notable releases this week include:

* “The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike” (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) – November 5.
* “Biped 2” (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC) – November 5.
* “Syberia: Remastered” (PS5, Xbox, PC) – November 6.
* “Thrasher” (PC, PCVR, Steam Deck) – November 7.
* “Rue Valley,” a time-loop RPG likened to Disco Elysium (PC) – November 11.
* “Demonschool,” a Persona-like RPG (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC) – November 19.
* “SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide” (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2) – November 18.
* “Escape from Tarkov” reached version 1.0 on November 15 (PC).

**PlayStation State of Play Japan & PS Plus:**

A special Japan-focused State of Play on November 11 brought several announcements. “Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake” was revealed with a March 12, 2026 release date. New details for the “Dynasty Warriors Origins – Visions of Four Heroes DLC” were shared, launching January 22, 2026. “BlazBlue Entropy Effect X,” a roguelike action spin-off, is coming to PS5 on February 12, 2026. The psychological horror anthology “BrokenLore” announced a January 16 release for “BrokenLore: Unfollow” and a surprise reveal of “BrokenLore: Ascend.” Additionally, “No Sleep for Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files” is set for February 26, 2026, on PS5 and PS4.

For PS Plus subscribers, the Extra and Premium November 2025 games are expected to be revealed on November 12, with predictions including titles like “Atomic Heart” and “Resident Evil 4 Remake.”

**Other Industry News & Updates:**

* **Delays:** “Grand Theft Auto 6” has reportedly been delayed again, now expected on November 19, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. “Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra” has also faced a delay.
* **New Announcements/Updates:** “Warhammer Survivors,” a blend of *Vampire Survivors* gameplay with the *Warhammer 40k* and *Age of Sigmar* universes, was announced. “Planet Zoo 2” is officially in the works. Embark Studios revealed a roadmap for “Arc Raiders,” promising new maps, quests, gameplay items, and weather conditions.
* **Corporate News:** EA stated it will “maintain creative control” following its acquisition by a consortium of investors, including the Saudi Public Investment Fund.
* **Ongoing Development:** A new “Mass Effect” game is still in development, and “Silent Hill 2” is likely coming to Xbox.
* **DLC:** “Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s Mega Dimension DLC” is set to arrive in December,