GRIND's recommendations for November 2026
Got any leave days left?
At last, the most anticipated month of the year is here: November! After the avalanche of releases in September and October, and with the backlog only getting bigger, it's time to relax a little, right? Well, not quite. The release schedule of the past two months has been shaped by Grand Theft Auto VI, which, at last, looks as if it will launch on 19 November. So I hope you've been hanging on to those days of leave, because you're going to need them, given how huge this game is shaping up to be.
If you don't have an Xbox Series X/S or a PlayStation 5, you're probably thinking you'll be able to catch up on that backlog. I'm sorry to say it doesn't quite work like that: a few developers have decided to launch their games in November anyway, despite the fierce competition in this period.
A small disclaimer: although we do everything we can, the recommendations list may still be hit by unforeseen changes, such as last-minute delays, cancellations, or surprise launches of titles we had no idea about.
World of Warcraft: Forever
Release date: 4 November 2026
Platforms: PC
The first game with the courage to go up against Grand Theft Auto VI is aimed exclusively at PC players, and at older gamers too. It's World of Warcraft: Forever, a new version of the famous MMORPG, which brings back the classic experience from the franchise's early days — 2004 in North America and Australia, 2005 in Europe — but also comes with a few major changes.
Hold on a second, Tudor, how can the experience be classic and also come with major changes? Let me explain! Forever is, in essence, the Vanilla we all know, but with a few graphical improvements, two brand-new classes (the shaman for Dwarves and the paladin for Forsaken) and hundreds of new quests. In short, it's everything the franchise's most ardent fans have been hoping for. On top of all these additions, Blizzard is also bringing new zones. Although they were part of the classic game's universe, places such as Riverglades or Mount Hyjal were not accessible until now in the classic version. And for the first time, a race never before seen in Warcraft lore is being introduced: the shen'dorei, or Skyborne. Unfortunately, the new race is not part of the base experience, and if you want to create a sky elf, you'll have to shell out €30.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Release date: 5 November 2026
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2
In recent years, a clear trend has taken shape in our favourite hobby: remakes. These are ambitious projects, which set out to recreate the experience of a beloved title, with modern graphics and quality-of-life (QoL) improvements that were missing from the original. Few remakes have managed to rise to the level of the games they rebuilt, but Nintendo's newest project promises more: to be even better than the original!
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time seems to preserve the experience of the 1998 original, while adapting it to modern standards. On top of improved camera controls and the ability to jump, the game also introduces voiced cutscenes, a new feature meant to give more life to the characters and the story. Although the new visual look has drawn negative reactions from some fans, it's worth remembering that The Wind Waker, Breath of the Wild and Link's Awakening (the 2019 version) stirred similar controversies before launch.
Besides the improvements mentioned above, the developer has rethought a few areas to make them more accessible, and has changed the time-of-day system, which now advances constantly, including in towns and inside buildings. On top of that, the ocarina can be activated by humming one of the game's beloved melodies into the console's microphone or that of the Pro Controller, giving players an alternative to the classic inputs.
Warhammer Survivors
Release date: 10 November 2026
Platforms: iOS, Android, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch
I promised we'd have something for everyone, didn't I? I don't make empty promises, and this month even players on their phones will have something to occupy their time, with the launch of Warhammer Survivors on 10 November! The game is a unique project, blending the entire dark universe of Warhammer (both Age of Sigmar and 40,000) into an unusual game in the vein of Vampire Survivors.
If it seems to you that it looks a little too much like poncle's best-known title, that probably isn't a coincidence. Warhammer Survivors is being developed in partnership by Auroch Digital (the studio behind Boltgun) and poncle, so sharpen your chainswords and break out the Nuln Oil, because it's time to face the forces of Chaos!
Grand Theft Auto VI
Release date: 19 November 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
It's GTA VI, what do you want me to add? Whatever I might say, you probably already know everything Rockstar has revealed about the game, so see you in Leonida on 19 November!
Dear readers, those were the recommendations for November 2026! Whatever platform you play on, this month you've got a launch to keep you busy!