For the penultimate month of 2025, the world of gaming will bring tales of daring adventures, the chance to journey through the annals of history, the ability to safeguard the future, and testing your skills from the dugout to the dizzying twists and turns of the racetrack.
Europa Universalis V
Explore the centuries in the latest from the world of Europa Universalis. In Europa Universalis V, players will manage their very own version of the past world. Featuring hundreds of nations, each with its own strengths and challenges to face, players will watch civilisation unfold before them as they manage resources and adapt to the evolution of humanity. Players can choose to explore from the very start or perhaps hold back a little to focus on developing their people, but each choice will have far-reaching consequences and not just within their own borders. Other nations will also rise and fall alongside you, adding a whole other set of dilemmas and dealings.
Players who pre-purchase will receive a copy of the Europa Universalis IV original soundtrack. The Premium Edition includes the base game, instant unlock of the Sacred Sites pack and access to three post-launch expansions – Fate of the Phoenix (Q2 2026), Across the Pillars (Q3 2026) and The Auld Alliance (Q4 2026). Players who register on the Europa Universalis website will also unlock access to eight great monuments to include on their in-game maps.
Europa Universalis V will be available on PC from November 4*
Football Manager 26
Take your place in the dugout with this year’s Football Manager. For Football Manager 26, authenticity reaches new heights, as the series brings not only all the action from the Premier League and the pinnacle of English football, but the series also welcomes the women’s game for the first time. By seamlessly integrating the two ecosystems into one footballing world, Football Manager 26 will give players the chance to truly experience all the trials, tribulations and tenacity that management can bring. From tactical evolution through the reimagined UI all the way to the most in-depth match day experience the franchise has seen, a whole new world of possibility awaits those willing to step up and take control.
Players who pre-purchase will receive a 10% discount on the game and access to the FM26 Beta. All saves started in the Beta can be carried forward to the full game at launch.
Football Manager 26 will be available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, Mac, iOS and Android from November 4*
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
Worlds collide in this new adventure from the world of Hyrule. In Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, players will be taken back to the time of the Imprisoning War, as Princess Zelda is accidentally transported back in time. Now trapped in the past, Zelda must seek out Hyrule’s ancient rulers – King Rauru and Queen Sonia – for help understanding the secret stone if she has any hope of returning home. With the founding rulers beside her, Zelda will not only uncover the secrets of the stones and the part they played in the origins of Hyrule, but she must also fight to protect the future she knows, as Ganondorf and his forces lie in wait, waiting for the right moment to strike and claim Hyrule for themselves.
Players who have saved data from Tears of the Kingdom or Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity will receive either a High Guard’s Sword or High Guard’s Claymore, respectively, when they play. These weapons can be redeemed by returning to the Hyrule map after completing The Howling Tempest questline in Age of Imprisonment.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment will be available on Nintendo Switch 2 from November 6*
Anno 117: Pax Romana
Guide your nation to glory in the latest chapter in the Anno series. In Anno 117: Pax Romana, players will explore the era of Ancient Rome, the earliest point in history for the franchise to date. Taking on the role of Governor, players will choose their starting province – Latium for the Roman Empire or Albion for the Celtic Kingdom – and shape the future of the people in the province and achieve success how they see fit. Whether it’s by growing their strength and using that to assert their authority or through economic growth and cultural influence, being a more subtle weapon of choice, players will also have to decide where their loyalties lie in the long run: will they stay true to their homeland or rebel against it?
Players who pre-purchase any edition will receive the Builder Pack bonus – featuring two additional statues, a battle standard and a Wolf player logo. The Gold Edition includes the base game and the Year 1 pass, featuring a bonus launch pack and access to three post-launch DLC packs in 2026. The physical Tribune Edition includes the base game, lithograph set and Steelbook case. The Governor’s Edition includes the base game, Year 1 pass, Steelbook case, lithograph set, a Town Crier’s Letter, a Tesserae Works blueprint, 84-page artbook, a forged Anno symbol, Albion and Latinum coins and an Amphitheatre 3D puzzle.
Anno 117: Pax Romana will be available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 and PC from November 13*
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
A face from the past threatens the world in the next chapter from Call of Duty. Set in 2035, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 follows David Mason, a JSOC Commander who is investigating the supposed return of Raul Menendez. Once thought dead by Mason’s own hand, Menendez is threatening to “burn the world down” in just three days’ time. Assembling his team, known as “Spector One”, Mason and his fellow operatives, Mike Harper, Eric Samuels and Leilani Tupuola, track down every lead they can to try and explain the events that have brought Menendez back from the dead. Travelling across the globe under the guidance of Colonel Troy Marshal, the team aren’t the only ones looking for answers as The Guild – a former criminal organisation turned tech corporation – is also on the hunt for the terrorist, with CEO Emma Kagan keeping a close eye on every mission.
Players who pre-order will receive the Rezner Challenge pack and Guild Override weapon camo. The Standard Edition include the base game for both current and previous generations on console. The Vault Edition includes the Cross-Gen bundle, one season of Blackcell, the Operator Collection with four bonus skins, Battle Pass with 20 Tier skips and 1,100 CP, five Mastercraft weapons, an Ultra Gobblegum pack for Zombies and a permanent unlock token for Black Ops 7 at launch.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC from November 14*
Kirby Air Riders
Get ready to race in this colourful caper. In Kirby Air Riders, players will select their rider and machine combination before embarking on a quest to take on the competition. From fast-paced races on land and in the skies to fierce and frantic arena battles or exploring the Road Trip story mode, there are plenty of ways to play for either solo players or with others in local and online multiplayer. With a host of racers and machines to choose from, players will have to figure out the best combinations for each challenge as they combine the abilities of the machines with each of the 20 riders’ special abilities. These unique abilities charge up over time and can help turn the tide in your favour so you can ensure your rightful place on the podium.
Players who order via select retailers will receive a Kirby Air Riders reusable cup with their copy of the game. In addition, a series of plush bundles will be available for the physical edition through the Nintendo Shop – Sleep, Ultra Sword and Warp Star – and interchangeable amiibo will also be available featuring Kirby, Meta Knight, King Dedede, Chef Kawasaki and Bandana Waddle Dee.
Kirby Air Riders will be available on Nintendo Switch 2 from November 20*
Free to Play
On PlayStation, those with active Plus subscriptions of any tier will have three new titles to add to their library for free this month. From November 4* both Stray and Totally Accurate Battle Simulator will be available for both PS4 and PS5, with EA Sports WRC 24 available for PS5. Details on how to claim these titles can be found on the PS Plus section on the PlayStation Store.
Full details on this month’s titles available through Amazon Luna – both on cloud and to download and keep – can be found on their website, along with information on how to connect various accounts to enjoy your games anytime on Luna Cloud streaming.
Also Released This Month
November 3* – Tales of Old: Dominus (PC), Tavern Keeper (PC – Steam Early Access), Devil Jam (Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, Switch)
November 4* – Master Lemon: The Quest For Iceland ((Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch, PC), Age of Empires IV (PS5), Satisfactory (Xbox Series X/S, PS5), 1000xResist (Xbox Series X/S, PS5), Beyond The Grove (PC), Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori (PC) , Let’s Sing 2026 (Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch), Shard Squad (PC)
November 5* – Biped 2 (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Switch, PC), Cairn (PS5, PC), Dinkum (Switch, PC), Plagun (PC), The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike (PC), Sonic Rumble (PC, iOS, Android), Dog Witch (PC), Strange Seed (PC), Vivid World (PC), Nature (PC, macOS), Second Sun (PC)
November 6* – Syberia – Remastered (Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC), Unbeatable (Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC), The Posthumous Investigation (PC), Whiskerwood (PC), The Last Caretaker (PC), Dinocop (PC), Jitter (PC), Of Ash and Steel (PC), Rebel Engine (PC), My Sims/My Sims Kingdom (Apple Arcade), Kentum (PC), Santatorium: A Mental Asylum Simulator (PC), Service With a Shotgun (PC), Amanda The Adventurer 3 (PC), Hello Kitty and Friends: Freeze Tag Party (Switch), Honeycomb: The World Beyond (Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC)
November 7* – A Pizza Delivery (Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC), Thrasher (PC), Anima: Gate of Memories I & II Remaster (Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC), I Hate This Place (Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch, PC)
November 10* – Ambrosia Sky: Act One (PC), Mineral Madness (PC), Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition (Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC), Go Kart Island (PC), School of Magic: Deck & Slash (PC), Surviving Mars: Relaunched (Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC), Telenet Shooting Collection (PC)
November 11* – Bittersweet Birthday (PC), Goodnight Universe (Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, PC), Lumines Arise (PS5, PC), Possessor(s) (PS5, PC), Rue Valley (Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch, PC), Sacred 2 Remaster (Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC), Windswept (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Switch, PC), NASCAR 25 (PC), Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature (PC), P1: Anchor Light (Xbox Series X/S), Spin Rhythm XD (PS4, PS5, PSVR, Steam VR, PC, Switch), Schematic Void (PC)
November 12* – Million Depth (PC), Tombwater (PC), Winter Burrow (Xbox Series X/S, PC), The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time (PC)
November 13* – Hymer 2000 (PS4, PS5, Switch, PC), Yakuza Kiwami (Switch 2), Yakuza Kiwami 2 (Switch 2), Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road (Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Switch 2, PC), Beyblade X: Evobattle (Switch, PC), Little Corners (PC), Mistonia’s Hope: The Lost Delight (Switch), Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack (PS4, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, PC), GIGASWORD (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Switch, PC), PUBG: Battlegrounds (Xbox Series X/S, PS5), Rennsport (Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC)
November 14* – Clawpunk (Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch, PC), Where Winds Meet (PS5, PC), Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero (Switch, Switch 2), Monster Hunter Stories Collection (Xbox Series X/S), Project Chameleon (PC), Dark Atlas: Infernum (PS5, PC), Videoverse (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Switch)
November 15* – Escape From Tarkov (PC)
November 17* – Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive (PC), Peace Island (PC), Unmourned (PC), The Berlin Apartment (Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC), Forestrike (Switch, PC)
November 18* – Deadpool VR (Quest), Rune Ark (PC), News Tower (PC – 1.0 launch), SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide (Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC), Morsels (Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch, PC), Squirrel With a Gun (Switch 2), Rune Dark (PC)
November 19* – Chessemble (PC), Demonschool (Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Switch, PC), The Thrill of the Fight 2 (Quest), Unko Technica (PC), Winter Survival (PC), Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC)
November 20* – Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons Battlemarked (PC), Neon Inferno (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Switch, PC), R-Type Delta HD Boosted (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Switch, PC), Samurai Academy: Paws of Fury (Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch, PC), STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl (PS5), Project Motor Racing (Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC), Hades 2: Physical Edition (Switch 2), Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster (Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch, PC), Effulgence RPG (PC)
November 21* – Japanese Drift Master (Xbox Series X/S), The Midnight Walkers (PC – Early Access), Terrifier: The ARTcade Game (Xbox series X/S, PS5, Switch, PC)
November 24* – Constance (PC), Dinopunk: The Cacops Adventure (PC)
November 25* – Captain Wayne (PC), Pools (PS5, PSVR2), Project Motor Racing (Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC), A.I.L.A (Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC)
November 26* – Terminator 2D: No Fate (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Switch, PC), Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved (Switch, PC)
November 27* – Nano Neighbours (PC), Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeons (PS5, PC, Switch), Badboy Brother (Switch, PC), Heroic Songs: The Remix (Switch), Ripple Island: Kyle and Cal’s Restaurant (Switch 2, PC)
November 28* – Niraya of (PC)
November 30* – Omega Redux (PC)
Dates refer to UK release. International dates may vary. Information correct at time of writing
Words by Megan Roxburgh
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