November has always been one of the richest months for high-profile releases. This year, the tradition has changed a bit, and it seems that October took all the best, but we can still expect interesting projects. The most important release of the year, at least for us, is still in November. Read about it and other interesting releases in our traditional selection of new games of the month.
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Genre: RPG, Strategy
Date: November 05
Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, Switch
After a long break, Metal Slug returns to major consoles in the form of a tactical RPG with roguelike elements. Metal Slug Tactics is a spin-off of the Metal Slug series that began with arcade machines in 1996.
A military coup has taken place in a country that has long been opposed to the world government. The elite «Peregrine» squad will do their best to break through to General Morden and neutralize him before it’s too late!
You will have to conquer the country in 20 missions on 110 hand-drawn maps. There are 9 characters to choose from, each of whom develops their own team. Fans of the series will be pleased to meet the familiar bosses of the series.
Genre: City Builder
Date: November 06
Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Eight years later, the developers of the successful amusement park urban planning simulator decided to release a full-fledged sequel. Its main feature is the ability to work together with friends in the «Franchise» mode and try to raise your amusement park to the top of the leaderboard. The developers also promise improved construction tools, including the decoration of rides. In addition to building the best amusement park in the world, you will have to monitor the park’s infrastructure to ensure that visitors are satisfied with the service and do not run around for hours in search of a restroom.
You will be able to share your own architectural masterpieces online, or invite other players as visitors to evaluate the scale of the work done
Genre: Action, RTS
Date: November 07
Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
The game is inspired by the novel of the same name by French writer Bernard Verber. Having taken control of an ordinary ant, we are faced with the task of protecting our native anthill from external threats and trying our best to develop it into a successful colony. We will be able to do this by using intelligence, tactics, and strategy skills, as well as by quickly adapting to the environment, which is dynamically changing under the influence of the time of day and season.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Platformer
Date: November 07
Platform: Switch
The brotherhood of these two is stronger than ever. Mario and Luigi are off to new adventures. This time, the place of our entertainment is the Concordia archipelago, where we travel on a full-fledged island in the shape of a boat — Shipshape. The main idea of the game is cooperation between brothers in solving puzzles.
Genre: Action, Adventure
Date: November 08
Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One
Unusual games with interesting concepts are released relatively often, but mostly in the category of indie projects. Slitterhead is not indie in the usual sense of the term, but it surprises us no less. Players transform into Hioki, a creature devoid of memory and physical form, but whose goal is to destroy the monstrous creatures known as Slitterheads. The peculiarity of Hioki is that he is a symbiote that can quickly change hosts. If necessary, he can use their life energy to materialize weapons to neutralize the Splitterheads.
The project is headed by Keiichiro Toyama, a key person in the creation of the original Silent Hill, the Siren series, and both parts of Gravity Rush.
Genre: Farming Simulator
Date: November 12
Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
But if you don’t like horror and want something calm and sunny, the new Farming Simulator 25 can satisfy your needs. Engage in forestry, take care of animals, grow crops, and build your own farming empire. The developers also improved the graphics and physics and generally made the game more accessible to new players.
Genre: Action, Adventure
Date: November 14
Platform: PC, PS5, Switch
This year, Sony is sticking to exclusives from partners and small projects for the widest possible audience. One of these games is Lego Horizon Adventures, a LEGO spin-off remake that reimagines the main story of Horizon Zero Dawn and makes it friendly for all ages. Among the innovations, the game will have a two-player cooperative mode.
Genre: Action, RPG, VR
Date: November 14
Platform: PC, PS5, Meta Quest
If you’ve missed Dark Messiah of M&M, now you can return to a similar gameplay experience in VR. Take on the role of Hunter Ren and embark on a dangerous journey to end the curse that has been placed on you and your village. The game focuses on sword fighting, but Ren’s arsenal also includes a cat hook and a bow. The game is developed by the authors of The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners.
Genre: Action, Adventure
Date: November 19
Platform: PC, Xbox Series X|S
The previous installment of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 showed what a real next-generation game can look like. Using procedural generation, photogrammetry, and machine learning technologies combined with the power of Microsoft Azure, Asobo Studio has created an ultra-realistic pilot simulator that allows you to fly a gunship over urban Zhytomyr.
MFS 2024 deepens all existing systems and adds new mechanics, such as firefighting and mountain rescue. On the bright side, almost all the add-ons you bought for the previous game will be transferred to the new one.
Genre: Action, Adventure
Date: November 20
Platform: PC, Xbox Series X|S
The main release of the month, of the fall, of this year and many previous years (at least for Ukrainians). Yes, it’s hard to believe, but S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is really coming out in a few weeks and according to the activity of GSC Game World’s PR department, this time the game will really be released on the specified date.
The developers have promised a lot, and the first reviews are extremely positive, with some even predicting the game to be in the running for the Game of the Year title. Among other things, it is worth noting the non-linearity of the story, the improved A-life 2.0 AI system, and the open world, the largest in the series. You can also expect to meet old friends Sagittarius and Scar.