Quick summary: November brings a crowded release window with a mix of big-budget sequels, fresh indie throwbacks, and surprising crossovers — from grand strategy and racing sims to VR action and family-friendly platformers. Below are the ten most notable November 2025 releases, with key details and what makes each worth watching.
1. Ano 117: Pax Romana — (Release: Nov 13, PC / PS5 / Xbox Series)
A historical grand-strategy / governance sim set in 117 AD. Players assume the role of a Roman governor managing economy, diplomacy, infrastructure and political intrigue. Expect deep empire-building systems, morally ambiguous choices (including covert actions), and a focus on administration details.
Highlights: empire management, diplomacy, economy, moral choice systems.
2. Europa Universalis V — (Release: Nov 4, PC)
The next entry in Paradox’s grand strategy series, beginning in 1337 (just before the Hundred Years’ War). Designed for fans of deep historical strategy, this promises the signature Paradox scope: nation-building across centuries with complex political, military and economic systems.Highlights: century-spanning campaign, historical start date 1337, classic Paradox grand-strategy depth.
3. Project Motor Racing — (Release: Nov 25, PC / PS5 / Xbox Series)
A serious racing simulator aiming for authenticity: 70+ licensed vehicles, 10 racing classes, 27+ real-world tracks, dynamic weather and time cycles, and “True to Track Tech” — surfaces that change with weather and affect handling. Notably, mod support is supported from day one on both PC and consoles.Highlights: realistic surface/weather handling, extensive car roster, cross-platform mod support, deeper simulation focus.
4. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — (Release: Nov 14, PC / PS5 / Xbox Series)
A major annual blockbuster continuing the Black Ops narrative, set roughly ten years in the future. Includes a four-player co-op campaign, standard multiplayer offerings and a Zombies mode. Developed by Treyarch with Raven.Highlights: co-op campaign (up to 4 players), multiplayer, Zombies, major AAA release.
5. Where Winds Meet — (Release: Nov 14, PC / PS5)
An open-world action game inspired by wuxia (martial arts fantasy) fiction, set in an ancient-Chinese–style world. Boasts large-scale NPC populations and regional variety: the transcript lists 10,000 NPCs and 20 distinct regions. Free-to-play model with microtransactions.Highlights: wuxia setting, massive NPC counts, 20 unique regions, F2P with microtransactions.
6. Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive — (Release: Nov 17 on PC; consoles later)
Action RPG adaptation of the popular Solo Leveling property. Combines flashy, fast-paced combat and Souls-like mechanics with anime-inspired visuals. Includes co-op raid content despite the franchise’s “solo” roots — leaning into power-fantasy combat.
Highlights: anime-based action RPG, Souls-like influences, co-op raids, PC-first release.
7. SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide — (Release: Nov 18, PC / PS5 / Xbox Series / Switch 2)
A 3D platformer starring SpongeBob and Patrick with character swapping mechanics (player switches between SpongeBob and Patrick; the other follows as a ghost). Fully voiced by the cartoon cast and positioned as a family-friendly platform experience in the lineage of recent SpongeBob remasters.
Highlights: 3D platforming, character-swap mechanics, full voice cast, multi-platform including Switch 2.
8. Deadpool VR — (Release: Nov 18, Meta Quest 3 / 3S exclusive)
A first-person VR action experience combining melee and gunplay in a Deadpool-flavored romp. Developed as a Quest exclusive, featuring casting talent for the lead role. Aimed at offering a high-energy VR action package.
Highlights: first-person VR hack-and-slash, Quest 3/3S exclusive, cinematic voice talent.
9. Kirby Air Riders — (Release: Nov 20, Nintendo Switch 2)
A modern sequel to the cult favorite Kirby Air Ride, reimagined as a mascot racing title that emphasizes abilities over items. Kirby’s copy powers (fire, sword, etc.) provide race-specific mechanics, creating a different feel from item-based kart racers.
Highlights: ability-based racing, chaotic arena-style races, nostalgia-driven sequel on Switch 2.
10. Terminator 2D: No Fate — (Release: Nov 26, PC / PlayStation / Xbox / Switch)
A side-scrolling arcade action game inspired by classic beat ’em ups. Features multiple playable characters (e.g., John Connor, Sarah Connor, T-800), detailed pixel art and animation tuned to evoke 16-bit era aesthetics with modern polish.
Highlights: side-scrolling action and beat ’em up mechanics, pixel-art visuals, multiple playable characters.
Why these November titles matter
Genre breadth: November’s lineup covers grand strategy, AAA shooters, racing sims, VR exclusives, family platformers, and retro-inspired indies — something for nearly every player profile.
Technical ambition: Several titles push technical features meaningful to gameplay (dynamic track surfaces in racing, huge NPC populations in open-world wuxia, cross-platform mod support).
Nostalgia + innovation: Sequels like Kirby Air Riders and Terminator 2D tap into nostalgia while modernizing mechanics and visuals.
Quick reference table (name — release date — platforms)
| Game Name | Release Date | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Ano 117: Pax Romana | Nov 13 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series |
| Europa Universalis V | Nov 4 | PC |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 | Nov 14 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series |
| Where Winds Meet | Nov 14 | PC, PS5 (Free-to-Play) |
| Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive | Nov 17 | PC (Consoles later) |
| Deadpool VR | Nov 18 | Meta Quest 3 / 3S |
| SpongeBob: Titans of the Tide | Nov 18 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2 |
| Kirby Air Riders | Nov 20 | Nintendo Switch 2 |
| Project Motor Racing | Nov 25 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series |
| Terminator 2D: No Fate | Nov 26 | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
