Who would possibly think it's a good idea to launch a new game in the same month as Grand Theft Auto 6? That's probably what you're asking yourself, but a ton of new releases are coming before Rockstar's November 19 open-world crime caper, ranging from karaoke simulators to a return to Hyrule. For a closer look at what next year has in store, you can also read up on all the games announced for 2027 and beyond.
With a chip on his shoulder and a gun in his hand, Brotato is back with a new expansion that doubles down on everything that makes the game so popular--as well as cyborg dinosaurs. More guns, a big map to fire them in, new characters, and new gameplay mechanics headline this DLC for the popular roguelite-shooter.
A co-op action game starring some very good boys, Gravhounds follows a team of problem-solving pooches as they protect planets from a deadly swarm of enemies. Using each Gravhound's unique strengths, base-building features, and gravity-manipulating powers, you can play as a lone wolf or join a pack in this third-person shooter.
One of our 2026 highlights, Zero Parades is getting an enhanced edition this month. If you missed this story-rich RPG with espionage flavoring, this edition packs nearly 40,000 words of additional dialogue, new scenes, alternative ways to solve challenges, new outfits, and more. English voice-acting has improved, new quality-of-life features have been added, and Backstage Mode lets you see how the spy-thriller sausage was made by walking you through early level iterations, technical breakdowns, and cut content.
In the mood to belt out some tunes, earn some points, and realize that you're somewhat out of touch with the musical zeitgeist? Then check out Let's Sing 2027 to prove the judges on American Idol were wrong about you. Alternatively, you can make your grandparents very happy with Let's Sing ABBA on Switch 2. Mamma Mia, here we go again because this is a re-release of the original ABBA-pilled game--and just in time for the Swedish pop band's 50th anniversary--and this version includes several updates to bring it up to speed with modern-day Let's Sing.
Tired of EA's FIFA games and looking for a different slice of footie fun? Then check out Kick, a stylish platformer that combines the thrill of forward momentum, challenging levels, and keeping a soccer ball in front of you. Can you kick it? Yes you can.
The King of the Monsters is back, as the classic 2002 kaiju arena brawler is getting a big upgrade just in time for Godzilla's birthday. Developed by Pipeworks Software and Digital Eclipse, the original game has been rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5, and beyond a shinier coat of paint for the skyscraper-sized titans, it also includes dynamic weather conditions for stages, new online multiplayer functionality, a non-linear unlock system to get monsters and stages in any order you want, and a roster of 12 monsters to choose from.
Alongside several Godzilla from various eras, you can also play as popular kaiju like Anguirus, Gigan, King Ghidorah, and Destoroyah.
Are modern-day city-building games just not your cup of tea? Then you can return to a simpler time of carpe-ing that diem with Theos: Cities of Myth. Combining the charm of classic games in the series with curated contemporary features, it's up to you to turn a polis into a metropolis, meet your citizens' needs, and please the Greek gods.
Fans of Fallout Shelter will want to take note of Hull Rupture, as Konfa Games puts a grim spin on human resources. Set aboard a massive spaceship traveling to a new alien planet after humanity has rendered Earth uninhabitable, you take command of an AI programmed with a single goal: Keep the cosmic ark moving, no matter the cost. Featuring gorgeous pixel-art, you'll quickly learn that you can solve any problem in your way by throwing people at it--or from the airlock--as you manage the ship's systems, inventory, and deal with the occasional alien invasion.
Vice City may be calling this month, but Azeroth is also making a strong case for a tempting break from reality. Billed as a permanent new mode for Blizzard's popular MMORPG, World of Warcraft: Forever aims to be the best version of vanilla WoW, with several clever enhancements. From a Legacy System that offers perks to horizontal progression that keeps your gear relevant with every update, World of Warcraft: Forever also wants to keep you around for, well, forever, by offering a staggering amount of content to dive into.
New race-class combos, over 1,000 new quests, and more raids are just the tip of the iceberg in this return to WoW's golden era.
Is the real GTA 6-killer an adorable cat tasked with managing corporate bureaucracy? Cat Secretary looks cute, offers you plenty of opportunity to disrupt an AI workforce automation and knock things off of desks.
If ReStory has proven anything, it's that people cannot get enough of cleaning up old gaming gear so long as they don't have to get their IRL hands dirty. Cozy Game Restoration is also laser-focused on video game preservation, and this wholesome game lets you bring forgotten cartridges back to life. From cleaning grime off plastic shells to gently removing price labels, the goal is to remove a lifetime of dirt and restore these carts to pristine glory.
Between Jusant, Peak, and Cairn, we've had plenty of great games focused purely on climbing up a mountain--but what about climbing down one instead? Where the Seeds Fall is that oddly specific game, as you navigate crumbling platforms, brace against strong winds, and take the occasional leap of faith to reach the bottom. Set in an era when humanity found refuge in the branches of a colossal tree, the game begins after the protagonist discovers a cursed "fell child," and the two descend together to uncover how a mysterious blight infected the land below.
A remake of one of Nintendo's greatest games of all time, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is making a strong case for taking a detour on the way to Vice City. With a stylized art direction, overhauled gameplay, and fully voiced cutscenes, Ocarina of Time also borrows a few ideas from later Zelda entries to update its classic gameplay. Item scrolling inspired by Breath of the Wild is a nice touch, while mobile app integration with the Zelda Notes service and Ocarina melodies you can perform with the Switch 2 microphone, or a real-world instrument Nintendo is selling, add up to more than a surface-level remaster.