November should be a great month for the gaming industry. We'll finally see Stalker 2 (but it's not certain), play the new Metro game, if you don't mind spending a few hundred dollars on VR, and the new Microsoft Flight Simulator will be released. And this is just a part of what awaits players in the last month of autumn. So, the stars are aligned in such a way that we will see a busy schedule of games that we have been waiting for for years. Add to that the releases of various strategy and simulation titles and ports of successful games to new platforms. So yes, Nintendo fans, you will finally be able to play Stray. So it's definitely not a good idea to skip this gaming month. The gg editorial team has told you about the 10 most anticipated games of November that you should definitely pay attention to.
Metro Awakening
Why it can be interesting: the opportunity to immerse yourself in the Metro world in a virtual reality helmet
The game is not the main one in the Metro series, as Awakening takes place in 2028. And it is not developed by the Ukrainian studio 4A Games, but by the Dutch Vertigo Games, which is known for the Arizona Sunshine series.
Players will take on the role of Serdar, a doctor who defies the darkness, radiation, and deadly threats of the Moscow metro in search of his wife and the medicine she needs. During the journey, players will encounter shootouts, stealth, mutants, and horror elements.
| Minimum system requirements | |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel 9th gen i7 |
| RAM: | 16 GB |
| Video card | RTX-2070 |
Developer: Vertigo
Genre: Stealth action
Platforms: Steam VR, PS VR2, Meta Quest 2 and 3.
Release date: 7 November
Game website: metroawakening
Planet Coaster 2
Why it can be interesting: the opportunity to satisfy the internal project manager with new stimuli
The amusement park simulator allows you to create the park of your dreams by combining amazing water rides with classic roller coasters. Use the intuitive construction tools to lay your own routes and create realistic parks of enormous size. Feel like a real creator as you add details and customise every element of your park.
Learn the secrets of successful amusement park management. Balance the entertainment part, financial aspects, and guest satisfaction to become a real entertainment tycoon. Collaborate with other players, share your creations, and enjoy community-built parks.
| Minimum system requirements | |
|---|---|
| Processor. | Intel i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
| RAM: | 16 GB |
| Video card | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 5600XT |
Developer: Frontier Developments
Genre: Simulator
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series
Release date: 6 November
Game site: planetcoaster
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate
Why it may be interesting: a fun co-op game with your favourite characters on a portable console (or on a 4K monitor)
Gather your friends, choose your favourite turtle, and embark on an exciting roguelike adventure to save Master Splinter from the Foot Clan! Master ninjutsu and liberate iconic places in New York City. Due to the specifics of the roguelike genre, each playthrough is unique, as it generates a new order of locations with its own power-ups, enemies, and bosses.
Each of the Turtles has unique powers, and they can also master the powers of water, fire or electricity. All this together creates a dynamic gameplay with different combinations. So for fun evenings with friends, this game is one of the most interesting options.
| Minimum system requirements | |
|---|---|
| Processor | Dual Core 2.4 GHz |
| RAM: | 4 GB |
| Video card | GeForce GTX 950 / Radeon R7 360 |
Developer: Super Evil Megacorp
Genre: Roguelike
Platforms: PC, Switch
Release date: 6 November
Game site: superevilmegacorp
LEGO Horizon Adventures
Why it may be interesting: the first co-operative Horizon game for families and the opportunity to expand the game's scope
One of the most popular Sony franchises is back, but now the original humans will meet technological machines in the world of LEGO bricks. Eloy will be the main character again, but now she will be accompanied by various characters familiar from other Horizon titles. You can play the game alone or with a friend/significant other online or together on the couch.
The game combines LEGO's characteristic humour with an easy-to-understand storyline. Players will be able to explore a colourful world, fight mechanical creatures and complete a variety of tasks, both basic and additional. In addition to weapons, we will have not only the bow that we are used to seeing in the Horizon series, but also something unusual like explosive hot dogs.
| Minimum system requirements | |
|---|---|
| Processor. | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
| RAM: | 16 GB |
| Video card | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon RX 580 |
Developer: Guerrilla, Studio Gobo
Genre: Action Adventure
Platforms: PC, Switch, PlayStation 5
Release date: 14 November
Game site: steam
Stray (Nintendo Switch version)
Why it might be interesting: one of the best indie games of 2022 can now be played in a portal, even in the subway or in a cyber city
A third-person adventure game where you, playing as a cat, find yourself in a mysterious cyber city inhabited only by robots and ugly Zurkie creatures that seek to destroy all living and non-living things. Wandering around this dirty, creepy, and perilous city, you'll have to figure out why robots live instead of humans and how to escape from this terrifying, though sometimes quite fabulous and mysterious place.
The friendly B12 drone will help you with this. It can translate the language of robots, help fight the crowd of zurkas, solve puzzles, and help the cat find its way home.
Developer: BlueTwelve Studio
Genre: Action Adventure
Platforms: PC, Switch, PlayStation 5
Release date: 19 November
Game site: steam
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Why it may be interesting: new adventures, new tasks, and new opponents in the return of the well-known game world
One of the most anticipated games not only this autumn but in recent years. The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone is home to cruel mutants, deadly anomalies, and warring factions. However, the artefacts of incredible value found in the Zone have attracted many people who are called stalkers. They made their way to this place at their own risk, trying to get rich on it or even find the Truth hidden somewhere in the Heart of Chernobyl.
We play as a lone stalker exploring the post-apocalyptic world of the radioactive zone with a diverse environment. Meet representatives of different factions, take part in fierce shootouts, survive encounters with mutants and avoid anomalies. The game also has a non-linear story with a variety of development options that will lead you to one of several endings.
| Minimum system requirements | |
|---|---|
| Processor. | AMD Ryzen 5 1600X / Intel Core i5-7600K |
| RAM: | 8 GB |
| Video card | AMD Radeon RX 580 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 |
Developer: GSC Game World
Genre: Action Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series, PC
Release date: 20 November
Game site: stalker2
Empire of the Ants
Why it might be interesting: lead your own ant army and conquer the entire microscopic world
Witness epic battles unfolding at the microscopic level. As the leader of your colony, you'll need to demonstrate outstanding strategic and tactical skills to defend your anthill and conquer new territories. Rebuild your nest, train your army, form alliances with other insects, and fight off threatening enemies. To survive in this cruel world, you'll have to adapt to the changing seasons and times of day.
Inspired by Bernard Verber's world-famous novel Ants, the game takes you to a world where every little thing matters. The game offers both a single player campaign and the ability to play with friends in multiplayer mode.
| Minimum system requirements | |
|---|---|
| Processor. | Intel Core i5 9400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
| RAM: | 8 GB |
| Video card | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 |
Developer: Tower Five
Genre: Strategy
Platforms: Xbox Series, PlayStation, PC
Release date: 7 November
Game site: microids
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Why it might be interesting: the same opportunity to fly around a copy of the Earth as in the previous game, but with new graphics
Feel like a real pilot and fulfil your dream of conquering the skies. Become a medical aviation pilot, transport cargo, extinguish fires, carry out search and rescue operations, or even fly a passenger plane. Compete with other pilots in exciting competitions or simply enjoy free flight over the most beautiful parts of the world.
Immerse yourself in an extremely realistic flight simulation world where every detail matters. Feel like you're part of the living world: watch wildlife, see ships ploughing the oceans, and enjoy the diversity of the landscape. Plan your flights with the intuitive flight planner that takes into account all the necessary factors such as weather, route and fuel.
| Minimum system requirements | |
|---|---|
| Processor. | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X / Intel Core i7-6800K |
| RAM: | 16 GB |
| Video card | Radeon RX 5700 / GeForce GTX 970 |
Developer: Asobo Studio
Genre: Simulator
Platforms: Xbox Series, PC
Release date: 19 November
Website of the game: flightsimulator
Nine Sols (Console version)
Why it might be interesting: a unique setting where the ancient Asian world is intertwined with cyberpunk, and you need to become a real warrior
An epic saga of revenge set in a mysterious world where cyberpunk meets Taoism. You play as a warrior who seeks to destroy the 9 Sols - powerful rulers who have awakened from their eternal sleep. Explore the ruins of New Kunlun, fight powerful enemies, and uncover the secrets of this mysterious world.
The game's visuals are reminiscent of Japanese manga, and the exciting soundtrack emphasises the drama of the plot. One of the important elements of the game is the combat system that will test your skills, where you will have to use not only strength but also speed and agility.
Developer: RedCandleGames
Genre: 2D Action
Platforms: Xbox Series, Xbox One, PlayStation 4/5, Switch, PC
Release date: 26 November
Game site: redcandlegames
Farming Simulator 25
Why it might be interesting: feel like an agrarian guru by creating the coolest farm in the world
Feel like a real farmer by creating your own farm in one of three regions: North America, Europe, or Asia. Cultivate a variety of crops, take care of animals, manage forestry and develop your own business. This game offers many opportunities for creativity and exploration.
Weather changes, soil deformation, and detailed machines create the atmosphere of a real farm. New crops such as rice, spinach and peas, as well as a variety of animals, expand your farming options. Graphics and physics have been greatly improved, enhancing the immersion in your own virtual farm.
| Minimum system requirements | |
|---|---|
| Processor. | Intel Core i5-6400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1400 |
| RAM: | 8 GB |
| Video card | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050Ti / AMD Radeon RX 470 |
Developer: Giants Software
Genre: Simulator
Platforms: Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, Switch, PC
Release date: 12 November
Website of the game: Farming
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Our game editor has been playing games since he was 4 years old and can't imagine himself without it. He has played 100+ games on PlayStation, but still considers The Last of Us Part II to be the best in the industry. In January 2022, he joined the gg team. He studies at the Faculty of Journalism at Kyiv International University.
