Last updated on November 4, 2025
November 2025 promises to be an exciting month for gamers worldwide, with a great lineup of both well-established franchises and fresh new entries. Below is a detailed look at the top 10 new games launching this month that you shouldn’t miss.
Europa Universalis V
Europa Universalis V is the highly anticipated next installment in the grand strategy series, developed by Paradox Tinto and published by Paradox Interactive. Scheduled for release on November 4, 2025, exclusively for Windows PC via Steam, it continues the legacy of immersive and detailed historical strategy games.
Building on its predecessors, Europa Universalis V takes players back to the early modern period, starting in 1337 and spanning nearly five centuries of political intrigue, expansion, trade, and warfare. The game introduces a new “pop” based system that reflects diverse populations by culture, religion, and social class, impacting gameplay dynamically.
2. Anno 117: Pax Romana
Anno 117: Pax Romana is an upcoming city-building real-time strategy game developed by Ubisoft Mainz and published by Ubisoft. Scheduled for release on November 13, 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, it marks the earliest historical setting in the Anno series, taking players to the Roman Empire at its peak in 117 AD.
Players assume the role of a governor managing provinces within the Roman Empire or the Celtic kingdom of Albion, shaping the cultural influence of Rome or the Celts. The game emphasizes economic growth, military conquest, and diplomacy in a detailed open-world setting inspired by the historical period known as Pax Romana—a 200-year span of relative peace and stability in the empire.
3. Football Manager 26
Football Manager 26 (FM26) is the next highly anticipated entry in the renowned football management simulation series developed by Sports Interactive and published by Sega. It’s scheduled for a global release on November 4, 2025, across PC, macOS, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with the Nintendo Switch version following on December 4, 2025.
Notably, FM26 marks a significant technological leap for the series by adopting the Unity engine for the first time, enhancing graphics, matchday animations, and user interface elements for a richer, more immersive football management experience.
4. Assetto Corsa Rally
Assetto Corsa Rally is an upcoming spin-off title in the acclaimed Assetto Corsa series, developed by the newly founded Italian studio Supernova Game Studios in technical partnership with Kunos Simulazioni. The game focuses on delivering an authentic rally racing experience reminiscent of classics like DiRT Rally and Richard Burns Rally.
Scheduled for Early Access release on November 13, 2025, on Steam, the game features over 10 laser-scanned cars from Group B, WRC, and Rally2 classes, including iconic models such as the Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione, Citroen Xsara WRC, and Peugeot 208 Rally4. The cars are meticulously modeled with realistic engine sounds and dynamic damage that influences handling.
5. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is a major upcoming installment in the renowned FPS franchise developed by Treyarch and Raven Software, published by Activision. Officially releasing on November 14, 2025, the game is available across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Set in a futuristic 2035, Black Ops 7 continues the story directly after Black Ops II and Black Ops 6, diving into intense psychological warfare and global chaos. The protagonist David Mason leads a highly skilled team equipped with cutting-edge technology to combat emerging threats in this high-stakes campaign.
6. Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive
Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive is an upcoming premium action RPG based on the popular Solo Leveling webtoon. It is developed by a dedicated new team distinct from the original mobile game and planned for release on PC (Steam and Microsoft Store) on November 17, 2025, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions expected in 2026.
Notably, it’s a full premium title, not free-to-play, with all characters, weapons, and progression systems accessible through regular gameplay. Deluxe editions include cosmetic bonuses and early access perks.
Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive emphasizes an immersive anime-style experience with fast, visceral combat comparable to titles like Devil May Cry and Bayonetta for both solo and cooperative play
7. Where Winds Meet
The confirmed release date for Where Winds Meet is November 14, 2025. The game will launch worldwide on PC and PlayStation 5, featuring an engaging open-world action RPG set in turbulent tenth-century China during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms era.
Developed by Everstone Studio and published by NetEase, this title offers both a single-player and MMO-style experience with distinct modes, including a four-player co-op where players can create private worlds. Players will explore a vast world filled with martial arts combat, rich storytelling, and dynamic environments inspired by Chinese history and mythology.
The PS5 version will initially be a timed exclusive for at least six months, after which other platforms might be supported. The game is available for preorder on Steam, Epic Games Store, and PS5.
8. Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is the highly anticipated sequel to the beloved action RPG Moonlighter, developed by Digital Sun and published by 11 bit studios. The game shifts from the original’s pixel art to a vibrant cel-shaded 3D art style while maintaining its isometric perspective.
Players continue the dual life of a shopkeeper by day and dungeon crawler by night. During the day, they manage and customize their shop, selling goods gathered from dangerous procedural dungeons explored by night, featuring new enemies, weapons, and gameplay mechanics.
Moonlighter 2 was initially planned for Early Access release on October 23, 2025, but was delayed to November 19, 2025, to avoid the crowded October release schedule and give the game more focus. It will launch simultaneously on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5, and will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass.
9. Of Ash and Steel
Of Ash and Steel is an open-world low fantasy action RPG developed by Fire & Frost and published by tinyBuild, exclusively for Windows PC. Originally scheduled for release on November 6, 2025, the game was delayed to November 24, 2025 to address technical issues discovered during testing and to improve the overall experience.
The game is set on the island known as the Kingdom of the Seven, a land in ruin that players explore without map markers, encouraging thoughtful exploration and discovery. Combat blends swords, bows, and magical elements, with a customizable character whose abilities influence interactions with NPCs.
10. The Last Caretaker
The Last Caretaker is a first-person action-adventure survival game developed by Channel37, set to launch in Early Access on November 6, 2025, for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game places players in a flooded Earth where they embody the Last Caretaker, a machine tasked with recovering humanity’s seed vaults and reactivating the Lazarus Complex to ensure the survival of mankind.
November 2025 in Gaming
This month features both high-profile releases and promising indie titles. Players can manage vast empires, lead teams to football glory, race off-road, or explore mysterious worlds filled with magic or science fiction influences. The diverse genres and strong representation across platforms make November a great month for gamers to discover new experiences.
