The Biggest Game Releases of November 2024

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We’re just two months away from the 2024 finish line, and after several months of high-profile game releases, November feels like a good time to catch up on your backlog. That’s not to say there aren’t some noteworthy releases around the corner—especially from the indie and AA side of the industry—and the main event in November is easily the arrival of new PlayStation hardware in the form of the PS5 Pro console. Retro enthusiasts can also look forward to new Evercade releases, and on the software side, the big three have some interesting games launching.

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Sony has Lego Horizon Adventures headed to PS5 and Switch, Xbox has a one-two punch of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and Nintendo will release Mario and Luigi: Brothership for its Switch console. Between those releases, games like Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop, Metal Slug Tactics, and Slitterhead look like fascinating games to pick up.

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Metal Slug Tactics

Release Date: November 5
Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch

It has been quite a while since a new entry in the Metal Slug series has been released, but at long last, the franchise is making a comeback this month. The big difference here? A shift from the usual side-scrolling shooting action to turn-based tactical combat in this spin-off. This bold departure from the run-and-gun norm puts an interesting spin on the series while keeping the Metal Slug spirit intact with its Neo Geo pixel-art style, cannon-fodder enemies, and cool vehicles to pilot.

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PS5 Pro Console Launch

Release Date: November 7
Price: $700

Sony’s new PS5 Pro console is geared toward enthusiasts, featuring a larger GPU, increased storage, and enhanced visual technology like AI-driven upscaling and advanced ray tracing. While it comes with a hefty price tag of $700 compared to the standard PS5’s $450, the improved graphical experience, including enhanced games like The Last of Us Part 2, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, and Lies of P, promises to be a significant upgrade for gamers seeking top-tier visuals.

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Mario and Luigi: Brothership

Release Date: November 7
Platforms: Switch

After nearly a decade, the duo of Mario and Luigi return in Mario & Luigi: Brothership, an RPG where the brothers embark on a seafaring adventure. The game boasts a turn-based combat system with Action Commands, where timing-based maneuvers are essential. Expect platforming and puzzle-solving in addition to battle mechanics, all wrapped up in a colorful art style reminiscent of Saturday morning cartoons.

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Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival

Release Date: November 7
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

If you’re looking for something unique, Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival offers a drum-based rhythm game featuring 76 songs from anime, video games, and pop music. Available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5, this rhythm game lets you play with a digital taiko drum. You can also buy a replica of the instrument to add to the experience, making it a fun and immersive music game.

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Goat Simulator Remastered

Release Date: November 7
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

The remastered version of Goat Simulator is here with enhanced visuals, making it the perfect opportunity to revisit the world of goat chaos. The new version includes all previously released DLC, the mobile-exclusive GoatVille High map, and reworked mutators. If you missed it the first time, this remaster brings the ridiculous fun to life in a way that’s even more entertaining than before.

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Chicken Police: Into the Hive

Release Date: November 7
Platforms: PC

This cerebral film-noir detective game puts you in the shoes of two rooster detectives solving a mystery in a city full of intrigue. Chicken Police: Into the Hive brings a mix of investigation and character interactions in a gritty, old-school detective setting. The sequel to Chicken Police: Paint it Red, it also includes a technicolor mode for a fresh visual experience.

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Slitterhead

Release Date: November 8
Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S

In Slitterhead, you take on the role of an incorporeal phantom who can possess and control human bodies to fight back against nightmarish creatures. This survival-horror game combines action with a semi-open-world setting where you’ll forge alliances with special humans as you face off against horrific Slitterhead monsters.

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Farming Simulator 25

Release Date: November 12
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

The Farming Simulator series continues to thrive, and Farming Simulator 25 offers over 400 machines to master on your farming adventure. With numerous visual upgrades and a mod-friendly gameplay engine, this game promises a detailed and realistic farming experience. The collector’s edition even includes a “USB ignition lock” to start the game with a real key, adding an immersive touch for true fans of the series.

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The Rise of the Golden Idol

Release Date: November 12
Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, iOS, Android

Following the success of The Case of the Golden Idol, The Rise of the Golden Idol takes players on a new investigative adventure set 300 years after the original. As a relic hunter, you’ll investigate 20 strange cases of crime, death, and depravity, building on the unique point-and-click mechanics that made the first game so captivating.

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Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

Release Date: November 14
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch

Dragon Quest III gets the HD-2D remake treatment, blending classic fantasy adventure with updated visuals and newly orchestrated music. Square Enix is delivering a fresh experience with gameplay tweaks to modernize the classic while retaining the essence of the original 1988 game.

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Lego Horizon Adventures

Release Date: November 14
Platforms: PC, PS5, Switch

If you’re a fan of the Horizon Zero Dawn franchise but want something a bit more lighthearted, Lego Horizon Adventures is a colorful retelling of Aloy’s first adventure with Lego blocks. The main story beats are still intact, but the game’s art direction and quirky approach make it an enjoyable, kid-friendly alternative.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Release Date: November 19
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S

The Microsoft Flight Simulator franchise takes off again with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. This installment introduces a new career mode that lets players experience multiple aviation roles, from commercial flights to mountain-rescue operations. The game’s expansive world and immersive experience promise to make this the most comprehensive flight simulation yet.

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Genshin Impact

Release Date: November 20
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S

Genshin Impact finally lands on Xbox this month, bringing its free-to-play action RPG to new players. Known for its stunning anime visuals and engaging Gacha mechanics, the game promises plenty of content, including new areas to explore and a potion shop to manage.

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STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl

Release Date: November 20
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S

After years of delays, STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl finally releases this month. Set in an irradiated zone filled with anomalies, mutants, and other dangers, players will explore the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, uncovering treasures and surviving harsh conditions in this atmospheric first-person shooter.

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Nine Sols

Release Date: November 26
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch

Indie gems like Nine Sols often fly under the radar, but this is one you won’t want to miss. Combining Sekiro-like combat with Metroidvania-level design, this 2D action game lets players experience punishing, yet rewarding, gameplay with a beautifully crafted world and imaginative visuals.

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Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop

Release Date: November 28
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch

Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop is an indie game with a dark twist, set in a world where donut shop employees are mentally enslaved. This roguelike spaceship repair simulator is full of broken vehicles, detailed repair manuals, and existential crises, making for an intriguing yet humorous experience.

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Evercade Alpha

Release Date: November 28
Price: $250

For retro gaming fans, Evercade Alpha offers a new bartop console experience. Preassembled for easy play, this device offers nostalgic gaming with modern upgrades, perfect for those who want to relive the golden days of gaming in a new form. The system also includes 15 games pre-installed, and the library expands with future downloadable titles.

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November 2024 games release schedule

• Aero the Acro-Bat: Rascal Rival Revenge (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One Switch) — November 1
• Farmagia (PC, PS5, Switch) — November 1
• Tinkertown (Switch) — November 4
• Metal Slug Tactics (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) — November 5
• Mind Over Magnet (PC) — November 6
• Planet Coaster 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — November 6
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate (PC) — November 6
• PlayStation 5 Pro console — November 7
• Battle Spirits CrossOver (PC, PS5, Switch) — November 7
• Chicken Police: Into the Hive! (PC) — November 7
• Empire of the Ants (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — November 7
• Goat Simulator Remastered (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — November 7
• Phantom Brave: The Bermuda Triangle Remastered (PS5) — November 7
• River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next (PC, Switch, PS4) — November 7
• Mario and Luigi: Brothership (Switch) — November 7
• Spirit Mancer (PC, PS5, Switch) — November 7
• Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — November 7
• Slitterhead (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S) — November 8
• Heistgeist (PC) — November 11
• Songs of Conquest (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — November 12
• Farming Simulator 25 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — November 12
• Neo Harbor Rescue Squad (PC, PS5, PS4) — November 12
• The Rise of the Golden Idol (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, iOS, Android) — November 12
• Tetris Forever (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) — November 12
• Songs of Silence (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — November 13
• Beyblade X: Xone (PC, Switch) — November 14
• Debut Project: Cooking Cafe (PC, Switch) — November 14
• Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) — November 14
• Lego Horizon Adventures (PC, PS5, Switch) — November 14
• Little Big Adventure: TwiSwitchen’s Quest (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) — November 14
• Mindcop (PC, PS5, Switch) — November 14
• Petit Island (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) — November 14
• Funko Fusion (Switch, PS4) — November 15
• Goblin Slayer Another Adventurer: Nightmare Feast (PC, Switch) — November
• Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (PC, Xbox Series X|S) — November 19
• MySims: Cozy Bundle (Switch) — November 19
• Stray (Switch) — November 19
• Touhou Spell Carnival (PS5, PS4, Switch) — November 19
• Genshin Impact (Xbox Series X|S) — November 20
• STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl (PC, Xbox Series X|S) — November 20
• Amber Isle (Switch) — November 21
• Amedama (PS5, Switch) — November 21
• Disney Music Parade: Encore (Switch) — November 21
• On Your Tail (PC, Switch) — November 21
• Critter Cafe (PC, Switch) — November 26
• Neon Blood (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) — November 26
• Nine Sols (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) — November 26
• Evercade Alpha Mega Man and Street Fighter consoles — November 28
• Madō Monogatari: Fia and the Mysterious School (PS5, PS4, Switch) — November 28
• RaveSwitchwatch (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) — November 28
• RIKI 8Bit Game Collection (Switch) — November 28
• Snow Bros. Wonderland (PS5, PS4, Switch) — November 28
• Taito Milestones 3 (Switch) — November 28
• Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) — November 28
• Evercade EXP-R with Tomb Raider 1,2, and 3 — November 29

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