All manner of gods and monsters await with November’s releases, with dark tales and the return of a long-awaited saga among some of the stories on offer this month…along with some goats and a few gold rings too.
Sonic Frontiers
A mystery unfolds with this latest from the world of Sonic. In Sonic Frontiers, our heroes find themselves in a new land after being sucked through a wormhole. Separated from his friends and in an unknown world, it will be up to players to guide Sonic through the Starfall Islands to reunite with his friends, regain his skills and find out how and why they all ended up on these islands. With only a disembodied voice as a guide, players will have to work their way through a host of levels, puzzles, battles and even a few trips to cyberspace in order to find their way back home.
Players who pre-order will receive the Adventurer’s Treasure Box with extra red & blue seeds and skill points, with a limited-edition Steelbook case available at select retailers. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes a copy of the game, the Adventurer’s Treasure Box, the Explorer’s Treasure Box – which includes bonus memory tokens, Portal gear, vault keys and additional gloves & shoes for Sonic – a digital artbook and digital mini soundtrack featuring 25 tracks.
Sonic Frontiers will be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC from November 8*
God of War Ragnarök
Kratos and Atreus return for the next chapter in their epic saga. Three years after the end of their last story, the father and son duo are now faced with the coming end of Fimbulwinter – the so-called “great winter” which will precede the events of Ragnarök. As they try to find a way to prevent the end of the world, the pair will travel across the nine realms for a solution, coming face to face with former allies turned enemies, vengeful gods and even the All-Father himself. While on this quest, young Atreus will be trying to find his own path as he seeks to uncover the truth about his identity.
Players who pre-order via select retailers will receive a mini poster and Risen Snow Armour set (requires story progress to unlock). A cross-gen version of the Standard Edition suitable for both PS4 and PS5 is also available to purchase. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes a copy of the game on PS4 & PS5, a digital soundtrack, a PSN avatar set for PS4/PS5, a Dark Horse digital art book and Darkside DLC – which features an additional set of armour, blade handles, axe grip and attire set. Along with the release of the games, Sony have also released a limited-edition God of War Ragnarök themed DualSense wireless controller (available for purchase separately).
The Collector’s Edition includes a copy of the game for both PS4 & PS5, the content of the Digital Deluxe Edition, Steelbook case, dwarven dice set, two Vanir twins’ carvings, a Knowledge Keeper’s Shrine and a 16in replica Mjolnir. The Jotnar Edition includes a copy of the game for both PS4 & PS5, the Digital Deluxe Edition content, Brok’s dice set, 7in vinyl copy of the soundtrack from Bear McCreary, a three-pin set, Yggdrasil cloth map, Draupnir ring, and all of the content in the Collector’s Edition.
God of War Ragnarök will be available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 from November 9*
Goat Simulator 3
Gather the herd for another chaotic caper. Set on the idyllic island of San Angora, players will be able to travel across the island, leaving chaos in their wake. Headbutting, jumping, kicking and even licking are just some of the ways players will be able to find out how to truly be the goat they love to be. For those looking to add even more chaos to the mix, players will be able to join up with up to three friends in 4-player co-op to cause mischief and even play a game or two on the island.
The Deluxe Edition includes a copy of the game, Pilgor and Zero skins, Space and Tank sets, Valentino Salami, Dolph Spaghetti and Humphrey Ciabatta masks and a digital copy of the game’s soundtrack. The Goat in a Box Edition – which is available via select retailers – includes a copy of the game, a Steelbook case, digital and physical copies of the soundtrack, double-sided poster, all the content in the Deluxe Edition, an additional set of 10 Remastered skins & gear, an OG 2014 Pilgor, and a set of 3D Printing files in a collector’s box.
Goat Simulator 3 will be available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 and PC from November 17*
The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me
The first season of this anthology series concludes with this chilling tale. The Devil in Me follows a group of documentary film-makers on their latest project. Looking to bolster their views, the group accept an offer to travel to the World’s Fair Hotel. Located on a remote island, this hotel is a modern-day replica of the infamous ‘Murder Castle’ built by the serial killer H.H. Holmes. Upon arrival, however, the crew quickly discover that there might be more to this hotel than they thought, with a much larger story soon unfolding.
Players who pre-order will receive early access to the Curator’s Cut, which will unlock new scenes and playable characters. The Volume 2 Edition includes a copy of both The Devil in Me and House of Ashes together along with a hotel map, House of Ashes card deck and 2 collectable pins. The Animatronic Collector’s Edition – which is only available through the Bandai Namco store – includes a copy of the game, a 12cm hand-painted animatronic resin bust figurine, a Lonnit Entertainment business card, a hotel postcard & envelope and printed map of the hotel’s island all collated together in The Animatronic’s Box.
The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me will be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 and PC from November 18*
Pokémon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet
Travel to the Paldea region for the latest instalment in the Pokémon franchise. For Pokémon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet, players will be able to set off on their own unique adventure across this vast new land. In both games, players will be able to choose their path with their chosen Pokémon. Victory Road is for those looking to challenge Gym leaders and become a Champion, with Path of Legends best suited to those who wish to collect rare ingredients and face Titan Pokémon. Alternatively, there is Starfall Street, in which players will use the new Auto-Battle feature to take on members of Team Star as they work their way up from grunts to the boss level. While the games do have the same three starters – Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly – each version has unique Pokémon at all levels, across land, sea and air.
Players who pre-order either version will unlock a special Pikachu with unique characteristics, with a starter figurine set available via select retailers. Those who purchase and download the digital version of either game before February 28, 2023, will receive a code for the Adventure Set – which includes additional potions, full heals, revives, ether, candy and nuggets.
Pokémon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet will be available on Nintendo Switch from November 18*
Evil West
Experience the Old west like never before with this twisted tale. In Evil West, players follow the story of Jesse Rentier, the last of a group of vampire hunters fighting to survive in a world corrupted by supernatural forces. As part of the final line of humanity’s defence, players will take Jesse on a journey to face the full force of the Sanguisuge and their monstrous ranks. In this new world, nothing is certain as myths and legends come to life everywhere, from the darkness of abandoned gold mines to the streets of long-forgotten towns.
Players who pre-order will receive the Wild Wild East skin pack, which contains an additional outfit and bonus weapon skins. A limited-edition pin badge is also available as a pre-order bonus through select retailers. The Signature Edition – which is only available to Focus members and limited to just 50 worldwide – includes a copy of the game, with exclusive box art, and an exclusive Gabz artwork piece printed on wood along with a Certificate of Authenticity hand signed by Gabz.
Evil West will be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC from November 22*
Free to Play
On Xbox, those with a Gold or Game Pass Ultimate subscription will have two new games to download and keep for free this month. Praetorians – HD Remaster will be available from November 1-30*, with Dead End Job available from November 16 – December 15*
Over on PlayStation, there are three titles available to download and keep for free this month with any tier of PlayStation Plus subscription. From November 1* both Nioh 2 and Heavenly Bodies will be available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, with the Lego Harry Potter Collection available on PlayStation 4.
With Prime Gaming, there are seven games available to download and keep for free this month to eligible members. From November 1* the following will be available to claim:
- Fallout: New Vega Ultimate Edition
- WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
- Last Day of June
- Etherborn
- Whispering Willows
- Facility 47
Full details on how to claim these games, along with drops for FIFA 23, Brawhalla, Marvel’s Avengers and more, can be found on the Prime Gaming website.
Also Released This Month
November 1* – Oddworld: Soulstorm Collectors and Limited Edition (Switch), Train Sim World (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC), Bratz: Flaunt Your Fashion (PS4)
November 2* – The Past Within (iOS, Android, PC), Wandering Duelist (PC), Shatter Remastered Deluxe (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Switch, PC), Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom (PS5, Switch, PC)
November 3* – Endling – Extinction is Forever (Xbox Series X/S, PS5), How to Say Goodbye (Switch, PC, Mac, iOS, Android), The Chant (Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC), The Entropy Centre (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC), WRC Generations (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC), Kingshunt (PC – Steam Early Access), Honey, I Joined a Cult (PC), From Space (PC, Stadia, Switch), Outshine (PC), Desperate: Vladivostok (PSVR), Space Tail: Every Journey Leads Home (Switch, PC), Die by the Blade (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC, Switch), Ghost Song (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC, Switch), Asterix & Obelix XXXL: The Ram from Hibernia (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Ps4, PS5, Switch)
November 4 * – Demon Throttle (Switch), Harvestella (PC, Switch), It Takes Two (Switch), Aeterna Noctis (PS4, PS5, Switch), Death’s Door (PS5, Switch), Bratz: Flaunt Your Fashion (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch)
November 7* – Soulstone Survivors (PC – Steam Early Access)
November 8* – A Little to the Left (Mac, PC), Football Manager 2023 (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Switch, PC), Oddworld: Soulstorm (Switch), Sifu (Switch), Land of the Vikings (PC – Steam Early Access), Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Switch)
November 9* – Darq: Ultimate Edition (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Ps4, PS5, PC, Switch)
November 10* – Shadow of the Guild (PC), Fabular: Once Upon a Spacetime (PC – Early Access), Robo Legend (PC), Horse Tales: Emerald Valley (PS4, PS5, Switch)
November 11* – Resident Evil 2 (Switch), Tactics Ogre: Reborn (PS4, PS5, Switch, PC), Valkyrie Elysium (PC), Titan Station (PC), Hidden Through Time: Definitive Edition (PS4, Switch), Ooblets (Switch), Yum Yum Cookstar (Xbox One, PS4, Switch), Atari 50: The Anniversary Collection (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Switch)
November 15* – Floodland (PC), Pentiment (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC), Smurfs Kart (Switch), Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana (PS5), Bravery & Greed (Xbox One, PS4, PC, Switch), Doctor Who: Duo Bundle (Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Switch), Farming Simulator 22: Platinum Edition (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC), Autonauts (PS4, Switch), Foretales (Switch), Let’s Sing 2023 (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Switch)
November 16* – Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC)
November 17* – Starsand (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5), My Fantastic Ranch (Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, Switch), Oakenfold (PC)
November 18* – Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales (PC), Resident Evil 3 (Switch), Heidelberg 1693 (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Switch), Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Collector’s Edition (PS5), Adventure Academia: The Fractured Continent (PS4, Switch), The Dark Pictures Anthology: Volume 2 (Xbox Series X/S, PS5), Battle Axe Collector’s Edition (PS5)
November 22* – Gungrave G.O.R.E (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC), Just Dance 2023 (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch), Ship of Fools (Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch, PC), 22 Racing Series (PC – Steam Early Access)
November 28* – World of Warcraft: Dragonflight (PC)
November 29* – The Knight Witch (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Switch, PC)
November 30* – Gundam Evolution (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5), Warhammer 40,000: Darktide (PC), Garfield Lasagne Party (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC, Switch)
Dates refer to UK release only. International dates may vary and are subject to change. Information correct at time of writing.
Words by Megan Roxburgh
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