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November Game Drops: What’s Worth Your Time + What’s Worth Calling Out

November 2025 closed out the fall gaming season with a bang. From an annual blockbuster to bold Switch 2 exclusives and inventive indies, this month served up variety. But not every release deserves your time—or your money. So what’s worth playing, what’s worth waiting on, and what’s worth calling out? Let's get into some November game drops!


 Shooter Season 

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (November 15)

Platforms: PS5, PS4, XSX, XB1, PC

The annual titan returned with a Cold War espionage twist, blending traditional multiplayer with a revamped campaign that leans into spy thriller vibes.

• Worth Your Time? Yes, if you’re invested in CoD’s ecosystem.

• Callout: Monetization fatigue continues—battle passes and skins feel relentless.

•  If you want an alternative, you have Battlefield 6 for $20 less. (I'm just saying.) BF6 isn't out of the weeds with the Battlefield coins, but you don't have to spend what you don't have or don't wish to spend. More importantly, you don't have to spend what you can't afford to spend.


S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (PS5 Port) (November 20)


Platforms: PS5, Epic, Steam

After years of PC exclusivity, the atmospheric survival shooter finally hit PlayStation 5. The Zone remains haunting, immersive, and punishing.

• Worth Your Time? Absolutely, if you missed it on PC.

• Callout: Performance issues linger on console, especially in crowded firefights.


 Fantasy & Adventure 

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (November 8, Switch 2 Exclusive)


A prequel spin-off to Tears of the Kingdom, this musou-style action game lets players relive the fall of Hyrule with massive battles and lore-heavy cutscenes.

• Worth Your Time? Yes, for Zelda fans craving more story.

• Callout: Repetitive combat may wear thin for non-musou players.


Kirby Air Riders (November 22, Switch 2 Exclusive)


Nintendo revived the cult-classic Kirby racer with modern polish and online play. It’s colorful, chaotic, and surprisingly competitive.

• Worth Your Time? Yes—especially for party play.

• Callout: Online matchmaking still feels clunky.


Samus finally returned in a long-awaited sequel that blends exploration, atmospheric storytelling, and modernized combat.

• Worth Your Time? 100%. This is a system-seller.

• Callout: Some fans wanted more innovation beyond polished nostalgia.


 RPGs & Strategy 

Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition (November 12)



Platforms: Xbox, Windows, Steam, Epic

Bethesda’s wasteland classic got a facelift with enhanced visuals, mod support, and quality-of-life tweaks.

• Worth Your Time? Yes, if you missed it or want a smoother replay.

• Callout: Core gameplay loop remains unchanged—don’t expect a reinvention.


Demonschool (November 5)


Platforms: Steam, NS1

This indie RPG blends tactical combat with Persona-style social sim mechanics, set in a demon-infested academy.

• Worth Your Time? Yes, for fans of quirky indies and tactical depth.

• Callout: Visual style may not appeal to everyone.


 What’s Worth Your Time (If You Crave Variety) 

Short on hours but want a balanced library? These picks deliver across genres:

• Metroid Prime 4 – for exploration and sci-fi adventure

• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – for competitive multiplayer thrills

• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment – for lore-heavy action

• Demonschool – for indie tactical RPG flavor

Whether you want to shoot, strategize, explore, or race with friends, don't sleep on November 2025!



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