November 2026 Video Game Releases: 8 Dates to Mark

A packed November, with one caveat

November’s calendar includes major console releases, indie games, and an expansion. Dates and platforms below reflect announcements and release listings available as of September 30, 2026. Always check the publisher’s latest notice before launch; schedules can change.

1 Ocarina of Time returns to Hyrule

Release date: November 5, 2026. Platform: Nintendo Switch 2.

Nintendo’s rebuilt version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time brings the classic adventure to Switch 2 with overhauled visuals and updated controls. It’s the month’s standout Nintendo-exclusive release.^[1]

2 Edge of Memories goes cross-platform

Release date: November 5, 2026. Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S.

Midgar Studio’s anime-styled action RPG launches on PC and current-generation consoles. The studio’s release announcement also notes music contributions from Yasunori Mitsuda and Mariam Abounnasr.^[2]

3 Two Marvel releases land on Switch 2

Release date: November 5, 2026. Platform: Nintendo Switch 2.

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition is listed for Switch 2 on the same day as Ocarina of Time. It adds a second familiar franchise to an already busy date for Nintendo players.^[3]

4 Stellar Blade gets a complete Switch 2 edition

Release date: November 5, 2026. Platform: Nintendo Switch 2.

Stellar Blade Complete Edition is also listed for Switch 2 on November 5. With three notable releases sharing the date, the console’s early-November schedule is particularly crowded.^[3]

5 A Moomin indie arrives on PC and Nintendo

Release date: November 12, 2026. Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2.

Moomin: Midsummer Madness offers a gentler indie option amid the month’s blockbuster attention. It is listed for PC and both Nintendo Switch generations.^[4]

6 Dizzyworld opens on the same day as GTA VI

Release date: November 19, 2026. Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S.

Coffee Stain North’s Goat Simulator 3: Dizzyworld expansion is scheduled for the same day as Grand Theft Auto VI. The announced platforms cover PC and both recent console generations; Switch 2 is described as a future plan, not a launch platform.^[5]

7 Grand Theft Auto VI takes the spotlight

Release date: November 19, 2026. Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S.

Rockstar Games has set Grand Theft Auto VI for a November launch on current-generation consoles. It is easily the month’s biggest confirmed release, and its date is shared with the Goat Simulator 3 expansion.^[6]

8 Nocturnal II brings a smaller-scale release

Release date: November 10, 2026. Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch.

Nocturnal II is listed for PC and Switch in November’s release calendar. It’s a useful indie date to keep on the radar if you’re looking beyond the month’s major console launches.^[7]