November 2025 brings a range of new PC game releases, from major franchises to early access debuts and strategy simulations. This month’s lineup includes first-person shooters, role-playing games (RPGs), strategy titles, and notable updates for existing games.
Major PC Releases in November
Europa Universalis 5 – Releasing on November 4, this strategy game aims to simulate global history with unprecedented fidelity. The Steam version continues the series’ focus on long-term strategic planning and historical management.
Rue Valley – Launching on November 11, Rue Valley is a time-loop RPG that has drawn comparisons to Disco Elysium. The game features narrative-driven gameplay with a focus on character interactions and story exploration.
Anno 117: Pax Romana – Scheduled for November 13, this installment of the long-running Anno series focuses on city-building and resource management within the Roman Empire.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – Arriving on November 14, the latest Call of Duty title follows the successful October releases of Battlefield 6 and Arc Raiders. The game introduces reduced skill-based matchmaking while maintaining the franchise’s traditional first-person shooter mechanics.
Where Winds Meet – Also releasing on November 14, this title combines wuxia-inspired open-world exploration with MMO elements, allowing players to roleplay as bodyguards, professionals, or orators.
Demonschool – Launching on November 19, this Persona-style RPG had initially aimed for a September release but was postponed to avoid overlapping with Silksong. The game offers turn-based combat and character-driven storytelling.
Early Access Launches
November 2025 also features several early access releases:
Whiskerwood (November 6) – A city-building simulation with a cat-and-mouse theme.
The Last Caretaker (November 6) – A single-player survival adventure protecting the remnants of humanity.
Long Drive North (November 6) – A cooperative RV-based exploration game for up to four players.
Dungeons & Kingdoms (November 17) – A blocky city-building and dungeon-diving hybrid.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (November 19) – Returns as a shopkeeping action RPG in early access.
Prologue: Go Wayback (November 20) – Open-world survival adventure from the creator of PUBG.
The Midnight Walkers (November 20) – An extraction shooter where players face both human and undead opponents.
Games Reaching 1.0
Escape from Tarkov (November 15) – After more than eight years in beta, the extraction shooter officially launches on Steam, offering a full 1.0 release experience.
Major Updates and Events
Several games are receiving updates or hosting events in November:
Farming Simulator 25: Highlands Fishing (November 4)
Enshrouded: Wake of the Water (November 10)
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Mysteria Ecclesiae DLC (November 11)
Phasmophobia: Nell's Diner map (November 11)
Battlefield 6: California Resistance (November 18)
Risk of Rain 2: Alloyed Collective expansion (November 18)
Disney Dreamlight Valley: Wishblossom Ranch update (November 19)
Additional November Releases
Other notable PC game releases in November include:
Football Manager 26 (November 4)
Outside the Blocks (November 4)
Bloodgrounds (November 5)
Sonic Rumble (November 5)
Syberia: Remastered (November 6)
Ambrosia Sky (November 10)
Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road (November 13)
The Berlin Apartment (November 17)
Unmourned (November 17)
Morsels (November 18)
Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster (November 20)
AILA (November 24)
Constance (November 24)
Of Ash and Steel (November 24)
Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive (November 24)
Tormentor (November 25)
Quarantine Zone: The Last Check (November TBA)
Gaming Events and Steam Sales
Key gaming events in November include:
PAX Unplugged (November 21)
Fan Expo San Francisco (November 28)
Indie Live Expo Winter Showcase (November 29)
Seasonal Steam sales include:
Steam Scream 4 (October 27 – November 3)
Animal Fest (November 10 – November 17)
Something for Everyone
November 2025 offers a diverse range of PC games, from AAA shooters like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 to niche RPGs and strategy titles such as Demonschool and Europa Universalis 5. Early access releases and major updates further enrich the month’s offerings, providing players with new gameplay experiences and extended content. With Steam sales and gaming events also on the calendar, November promises to be an engaging month for PC gamers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are the biggest PC games releasing in November 2025?
Major releases include Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Europa Universalis 5, Anno 117: Pax Romana, Demonschool, and Rue Valley.
Are there any early access games launching this month?
Yes. Early access titles include Whiskerwood, The Last Caretaker, Long Drive North, Dungeons & Kingdoms, Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, Prologue: Go Wayback, and The Midnight Walkers.
When does Escape from Tarkov reach 1.0?
Escape from Tarkov launches version 1.0 on November 15, after over eight years in beta.
What Steam sales are happening in November?
Steam Scream 4 runs from October 27 to November 3, and Animal Fest takes place from November 10 to November 17.
Are there any notable updates for existing PC games?
Yes. Farming Simulator 25, Enshrouded, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Phasmophobia, Battlefield 6, Risk of Rain 2, and Disney Dreamlight Valley are all receiving updates in November.
Which gaming events are scheduled for November 2025?
Events include PAX Unplugged on November 21, Fan Expo San Francisco on November 28, and Indie Live Expo Winter Showcase on November 29.
