GRIND's Recommendations for November 2025
Ready to add new titles to your backlog?
We "successfully" got through October… or, well, as successfully as you can get through the spooky season without any major horror releases (or with a monumental disappointment like Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2). The Christmas virus has already started infecting shops in Romania, and festive decorations have appeared on the shelves. Oh well, we resign ourselves… Next year, we’ll probably see them from September onwards.
But let's get back to business. Releases are starting to calm down a bit, but that doesn't mean we won't have anything to keep us entertained in the last "serious" working month of the year! So get your wallets, bank accounts, credit cards and, of course, your backlog ready, because we have some recommendations just perfect to add to the list!
Small disclaimer: the video game industry is, by definition, unpredictable. Situations like the postponement of Terminator 2D: No Fate or Kingmakers (both titles that were supposed to be released in October) cannot be anticipated in advance, not even by GRIND Magazine. We sincerely wish we could see the future, and after our planned trip to South America (for a very expensive session with an "authentic" shaman), maybe we'll manage to open our third eye. Otherwise, we'll resort to more… traditional methods. Perhaps a small ritual in honour of Zalmoxis will bring us the blessing of the ancient local gods.
1. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
Release date: 6 November (Nintendo Switch 2)
We're starting the month strong, with the newest release in The Legend of Zelda franchise. Hold on a second, don't get out the pitchforks, this spin-off is actually part of the current narrative thread that began with Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. The story in Age of Imprisonment takes place in the distant past, where Princess Zelda helps the kingdom's founding heroes face the Demon King Ganondorf's first invasion. The terrible war of those times was only briefly mentioned in the 2023 game, but now we have the opportunity to see it with our own eyes.
Our heroine is not alone: Mineru and the four Sages join her in an epic adventure, which can also be experienced in local co-op. New mechanics allow for combining abilities for devastating results. Now, if only we could somehow bring down the price…
2. Syberia Remastered
Release date: 6 November (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
If, for some reason, new releases don't appeal to you, no problem. Microids comes with the perfect option for nostalgics: a remaster of the first chapter of Syberia! Rediscover, or relive, the beginning of this charming story, alongside Kate Walker and the unmistakable Oscar. I warn you though: the developer has made some important changes. In addition to modern textures and new designs that honour the 2002 original, Microids has reimagined certain puzzles to be more intuitive for contemporary audiences. Navigation has also been improved, but the story, atmosphere, and world remain as captivating as they were 23 years ago.
3. Possessor(s)
Release date: 11 November (PlayStation 5, PC)
An action side-scroller with lightning-fast action, a memorable visual style, and a story full of conspiracies? Alright, I'm curious. The newest project from Heart Machine and distributed by Devolver Digital throws us directly into the middle of a quarantined city, following an interdimensional catastrophe that allowed demons to invade our world.
Help Luca unravel the mysteries behind the invasion and Rhem, the demon she collaborates with, get revenge on his kin. How? Through platforming, intense combat, and a healthy dose of exploration! The story offers multiple endings, and the player's choices can significantly change the course of events (or so we were promised in the trailer).
4. Sacred 2: Remastered
Release date: 11 November (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
No? Still haven't convinced you with something new and shiny? Okay, no worries, I've got something more retro for you. Let's go back to the simpler times of 2008 and relive the magic (and nostalgia) of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel. Why did SparklingBit choose to start with the sequel and not the original title? Probably because, chronologically, Sacred 2 is actually the first in the series. If I haven't lost you, let's return to the lands of Ancaria and (re)discover why T-Energy began to corrupt the world. With hundreds of quests, dangerous dungeons, and a complex combat system, Sacred 2 Remastered promises tens of hours of fun for all who try it.
Don't worry about the control system or the old UI, because the developers have modernised and simplified them. In addition to these major adjustments, we also have new textures, plus all the patches and fixes created by the community over the years.
5. Anno 117: Pax Romana
Release date: 13 November (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
For fans of the city-builder genre, we have a huge surprise: Anno 117: Pax Romana is finally launching! This real-life Excel spreadsheet simulator puts you in the role of a Roman governor determined to expand the empire and decide the fate of new colonies in Albion. Will you honour their culture or impose the Roman way of life? You have absolute freedom: from placing buildings to managing the economy. And if the natives cause you problems, you can always resort to "military might" and claim what is Caesar's!
6. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Release date: 14 November (PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC)
What? What do you mean a new Black Ops is coming out right after the previous one? Well, for the first time in the franchise's history, we have a direct sequel, in every sense of the word. We don't yet know if there will be major changes from Black Ops 6, but according to official information, Treyarch and Raven Software have joined forces to deliver the most ambitious campaign to date.
This time, the protagonist is David Mason, son of the legendary Alex Mason, who infiltrates the city of Avalon to stop a project that threatens the entire planet. Deep in enemy territory, David, along with his team, will face not only the elite forces of a sinister conspiracy, but also his own past. And besides a campaign worthy of the big screen, the Zombies mode returns in full force, influenced by the protagonist's psyche and the madness into which he descends.
7. Where Winds Meet
Release date: 14 November (PlayStation 5, PC)
If the dystopian future of 2035 doesn't excite you, NetEase and Everstone Studios invite us on an adventure set in China's distant past, during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. This open-world RPG with wuxia aesthetics promises a memorable experience, full of mystery, martial arts, and difficult moral decisions.
Surprisingly, Where Winds Meet is a single-player game, in which the player takes on the role of a talented swordsman searching for his own past. Our choices will shape a world on the brink: will we bring much-needed peace or plunge everything into well-deserved chaos? Oh, and a very important detail: the game is free!
BONUS: Assassin’s Creed Mirage: Valley of Memory
Release date: 18 November (PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, iOS, iPadOS)
Honestly, even we couldn't believe what we saw in the Ubisoft presentation on 6 October: a DLC for the penultimate Assassin's Creed. Mirage was initially a DLC for Valhalla, so basically we have a DLC for a DLC. DLCeption? Maybe. But surprisingly, it actually seems like a good idea. Valley of Memory adds a new chapter that takes place parallel to the main story, somewhere at the beginning of the adventure. Basim travels to Al-Ula with Dervis to investigate a mysterious group and uncover the secrets of the architect Ishaq. What lies hidden beneath the scorching sands and among the ancient ruins?
These were GRIND's recommendations for November 2025. See you in December. Happy gaming!