November 2026 is dominated by one massive release, with the rest of the calendar filled by Switch 2 ports, a long-awaited remake, and a new take on a classic MMO. These five titles stand out as the most anticipated for the month.
1. Grand Theft Auto VI (November 19)
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Rockstar’s first new Grand Theft Auto in over a decade arrives in the state of Leonida, centered on modern Vice City. Dual protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos drive a crime story across what Rockstar calls its biggest map yet. The open-world gameplay mixes free-roaming exploration, heists, and the series’ signature freedom. No PC version launches with the consoles, and digital preloads start November 12. Standard Edition is $79.99.
2. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (November 5)
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo’s full remake of the 1998 classic modernizes the legendary adventure. It keeps the original structure while adding a free camera, a dedicated jump button, real-time item swapping, fully voiced cutscenes, and a continuous day-night cycle. Exploration of Hyrule feels updated for the new hardware, making it the biggest Switch 2 exclusive of the month.
3. World of Warcraft: Forever (November 4)
Platforms: PC
Blizzard’s new version of the long-running MMO brings fresh regions, over 1,000 quests, new dungeons, and updated class options. It aims for a look and feel closer to the game’s classic era while delivering modern content. For longtime players, this standalone take on Azeroth ranks among the biggest PC launches of the month.
4. Football Manager 27 (November 10)
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, mobile
The annual football management sim returns with deeper tactics, improved match engine simulation, and expanded multiplayer. It lets you take control of clubs across global leagues, handling transfers, training, and match-day decisions. The multi-platform release keeps it accessible for fans of the series’ signature management depth.
5. Stellar Blade Complete Edition (November 5)
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2
Shift Up’s action-adventure comes to Switch 2 in a complete package. Fast, stylish combat mixes with exploration and a sci-fi story focused on Eve’s mission. The port brings the full experience, including prior content, to Nintendo’s handheld-hybrid hardware for players who missed it earlier.
GTA VI towers over the month, but the Zelda remake and World of Warcraft: Forever give Switch 2 and PC players major alternatives. With most of these titles landing in the first half of November, the calendar is front-loaded before the big November 19 launch.