7 upcoming games releasing in November 2025 that you should keep an eye out for

The lineup of upcoming games in November 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting we’ve seen in a while. There is something for every kind of player this month, from eagerly anticipated sequels and nostalgic returns to daring new IPs that push artistic boundaries. November is jam-packed with releases that will keep your playlists and consoles occupied, regardless of your preference for racing, strategy, or rhythm games.

Read on and take a look at seven games coming in November 2025.

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7 upcoming games slated to release in November 2025

1) Kirby Air Riders

Kirby Air Riders (Image via Nintendo)

• Release date: November 20, 2025
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2

After more than two decades, Kirby Air Riders marks the return of the iconic pink hero’s racing spin-off from the GameCube era. The sequel keeps its easy controls and accessible style, but now with bigger, faster, and flashier action.

This updated version introduces 20 characters and 14 unique Machines to ride, letting players pull off wild maneuvers and special attacks mid-race. With Masahiro Sakurai, the creative force behind Super Smash Bros, in the director’s chair, players anticipate polished gameplay and a perfect mix of nostalgia and chaos.

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2) Football Manager 26

Football Manager 26 (Image via SEGA)

• Release date: November 4, 2025
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One

One of the world’s most detailed soccer management simulators returns with Football Manager 26, and it’s all about realism and strategy. This year’s edition refines its formula with an improved interface, better AI decision-making, and even more licensed leagues, including the Premier League and Bundesliga.

Players can experience the thrill of the game by discovering a rising star, outsmarting rival managers, and seeing their tactics play out on the pitch. Whether you’re rebuilding a struggling side or chasing trophies with a powerhouse team, this simulation title by SEGA is one of the most anticipated upcoming games this month.

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3) Where Winds Meet

Where Winds Meet (Image via NetEase Games)

• Release date: November 14, 2025
• Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4

Set during China’s Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, Where Winds Meet is a beautifully crafted action-RPG that blends history, fantasy, and martial arts into a cinematic adventure. You play as a young swordsman rewriting the course of history, carving your legacy in a land torn by war and politics.

The game draws heavily from classic Wuxia films, featuring graceful sword fights, acrobatics, and mystical powers. With its open-world exploration and fluid combat, Where Winds Meet looks to be one of the most immersive upcoming games of November, and one that will introduce many players to a new kind of storytelling.

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4) Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (Image via Activision)

• Release date: November 14, 2025
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

Few franchises know how to command attention like Call of Duty, and Black Ops 7 is already one of the biggest upcoming games of November 2025. Acting as a direct sequel to Black Ops 2, it brings back David Mason and continues the Mason family’s covert missions in a world brimming with political tension.

Along with an explosive single-player campaign, players can dive into a revamped multiplayer experience and a major Warzone update featuring the all-new Haven’s Hollow map. Players expect high-stakes action, gritty storytelling, and all the signature intensity the series is known for.

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5) Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (Image via Nintendo, Koei Tecmo)

• Release date: November 6, 2025
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2

Zelda fans have another reason to dust off their Switch 2. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment takes the familiar world of The Legend of Zelda and injects it with pure hack-and-slash energy. Acting as a prequel to Tears of the Kingdom, it dives into Hyrule’s past and Ganondorf’s early rise to power.

With its massive battles, large roster of playable heroes, and cinematic storytelling, Age of Imprisonment promises to expand Zelda lore in an action-packed way. It’s the kind of crossover that keeps the Hyrule Warriors series both fun and surprisingly emotional.

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6) Unbeatable

Unbeatable (Image via Playstack)

• Release date: November 6, 2025
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

In Unbeatable, rhythm and rebellion go hand in hand. The game is set in a world where music has been banned, and your job is to fight back, one beat at a time. It is a rhythm-adventure hybrid that combines fast-paced gameplay with a heartfelt story about art, freedom, and resistance, making it one of the best upcoming games this month.

With striking anime visuals and a killer original soundtrack, Unbeatable feels like a playable music video. For fans of games like Hi-Fi Rush or Persona, this one’s a must-buy.

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7) Into the Grid

Into the Grid (Image via Flatline Studios)

• Release date: November 10, 2025
• Platforms: PC

Into the Grid brings a slick cyberpunk twist to the deckbuilding genre. You play as a hacker fighting against a corrupt mega-corporation in a futuristic city drenched in neon. Instead of brute force, your weapons are program cards, each representing a skill, hack, or system exploit.

Its blend of roguelike gameplay, digital combat, and tabletop-style strategy makes it one of the most unique upcoming games this month. Entering early access on PC, Into the Grid already has a growing buzz among strategy and cyberpunk fans alike.

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Edited by Adarsh J Kumar