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The 10 most exciting video game releases of November 2026
November 2026 is set to be a massive month for video game releases, headlined by Grand Theft Auto 6. Despite its dominance, several other notable titles are launching, including remasters of Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee and Shrek 2, a new rendition of World of Warcraft called Forever, and a faithful remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo Switch 2. Other anticipated releases include Warhammer Survivors, Barbie Rewind, and Pikmin 4's Switch 2 upgrade.
WoW: Forever's update schedule will be 'a little more laid back' than the main MMO
World of Warcraft: Forever will adopt a more relaxed update schedule, with new content planned roughly every four months, aligning with its slower-paced, original era design. Principal game designer Kris Zierhut stated this cadence is significantly slower than the Season of Discovery's eight-week cycle. The goal is to "unsolve" the game and maintain its spirit without rushing content.
Everlast: Undying Tale brings its ‘homage to the MMO genre’ to early access starting today
Everlast: Undying Tale, an MMO-lite game from developer InSpades, has launched into early access today, October 28th. The game features skill progression, a deep story, and 100-player servers, offering an open world with crafting and character development. Early access is expected to last about a year, with the current price of $25 set to increase upon full release.
LOTRO’s Latest Expansion Is Out Now, Nearly 20 Years After The Game Launched
The Lord of the Rings Online has launched its latest expansion, The Wolves of Mordor, nearly 20 years after the game's initial release in 2007. The expansion introduces three new regions, new skills, and companions with unique personality traits. It is available in multiple editions ranging from $40 to $130.
8 Reasons why WoW Forever is ensuring the iconic MMO remains immovable
World of Warcraft: Forever aims to blend the nostalgia of WoW Classic with the quality-of-life improvements found in the Retail version. The preview highlights eight key features, including enhanced crafting, over 1,000 new quests, simplified server structures, new race/class combinations, improved visuals, and a renewed focus on player interaction and community building.
Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest Review | TheXboxHub
Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest, an open-world take on the beloved book series, falls frustratingly short of its potential. Despite a robust character creation and an intriguing setting, the game suffers from sluggish controls, repetitive quests, thin combat, and unrewarding exploration, leading to a disappointing experience for both a seasoned gamer and a dedicated fan of the books.
"We basically rewrote the entire State of Decay game": Undead Labs spent years trying to make State of Decay 3 into a full-blown zombie apocalypse MMO
Undead Labs spent years developing State of Decay 3 as a full-scale zombie apocalypse MMO, a vision initially held by founder Jeff Strain. After a significant pivot in late 2022, the studio rewrote the game to return to the scale of its predecessors. This pivot, coupled with Xbox cutting ties, led to layoffs but allowed the studio to secure new publishing support.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 585: BioWare dies, SWTOR lives on
The Massively OP Podcast episode 585 discusses the closure of BioWare by EA, alongside updates on MapleStory Classic World, Dragon Nest Classic, WoW Forever, Elder Scrolls Online Season 2, and EverQuest Legends. The hosts also explore the concept of offline MMOs and spotlight Tower Unite.
Anvil Empires is adding a system that encourages players to take up medieval truckin’
Anvil Empires is introducing a new 'military and supply indentures' feature to encourage players to engage in logistical tasks, such as hauling equipment and troops to the front lines. This update, detailed by developer Siege Camp, also includes new defensive structures, improved material stockpiling, and personal vehicle locking.
Neverwinter targets November 17 for Sleeping Gods Lie’s release and ascendant mode for December 8
Cryptic has announced that the next module for Neverwinter, Sleeping Gods Lie, will be released on November 17th. However, the ascendant mode feature, which is part of the same module, has been delayed and is now targeting a December 8th release. The company cited the need for additional testing and refinement for the ascendant mode.
The Big World of Warcraft Forever Interview: Blizzard Reveals Its Plan for the Next Great MMO
Blizzard Entertainment discusses their plans for the future of World of Warcraft Forever in an interview with IGN. The conversation touches on the game's development and its aspirations to be the next great MMO.
Blizzard Teases Familiar Locations for Post-Launch World of Warcraft Forever Updates
Blizzard has teased that post-launch updates for World of Warcraft Forever may introduce familiar locations from past expansions. The game is set to fully release on November 4, and will initially focus on the Eastern Kingdoms and Kalimdor continents.
Star Trek Online players gather in-game to memorialize the passing of Chekov actor Walter Koenig
Players of Star Trek Online gathered in-game at Starfleet Academy and Earth Space Dock to memorialize the passing of actor Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Chekov. Cryptic Studios, the game's developer, also shared a message honoring Koenig, with whom they had worked when he reprised his role for the game.
Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft's class designer 'crammed as much' of the MMO into it so that even veteran tabletop players can experience something new
The upcoming Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft book aims to translate the MMO's impactful classes and talents into a tabletop RPG experience. Designers James Wyatt and Ben Petrisor explain how they adapted WoW's restrictive roles and unique abilities, like those of Paladins and Hunters, into D&D's flexible ruleset, even introducing new subclasses like Barbarian and Bard.
Whatever happened to Wild Terra 2, Defiance, and Prosperous Universe?
This article provides an update on the development status of three MMOs: Wild Terra 2, Defiance, and Prosperous Universe. Wild Terra 2 has received several updates including dual wielding and new dungeons, with plans for seasonal servers and a battle pass. Defiance continues to receive regular updates and seasonal events. Prosperous Universe is preparing a major update that will introduce shipping routes and an in-game news tab, alongside efforts to fix long-standing issues.
Star Fighter Command - Free Online Browser Game
Star Fighter Command is a free-to-play browser-based space combat MMO that requires no downloads and can be played instantly. The game features missions, explorable universes, multiple characters, and both solo and multiplayer modes. This guide covers saving progress, multiplayer setup, ship damage and repairs, in-game activities like mining and racing, ship upgrades, and graphics settings.
Now it's over, WoW: Forever's beta has left me with just one fear—its endgame
The beta for World of Warcraft: Forever has been a positive experience, but concerns remain about its long-term endgame design. While the developers aim for horizontal progression, the inclusion of vertical gear progression in raid tiers raises questions about sustainability and player retention over a decade.
What we've been playing - "Shoving Moon Flesh into an alien grandma's mouth"
This week's "What We've Been Playing" feature highlights several games. Connor discusses the FOMO-inducing grind in Warframe's current event, where players collect "Moon Flesh" for rewards. Bertie recounts a unique one-on-one Dungeons & Dragons session, and Matt shares his surprisingly engaging experiences with the serene exploration game Over the Hill and the party title Nintendo Switch Sports Resort.
Fellowship debuts an ‘adventure mode’ that promises a more flexible early to mid-game experience
Fellowship has introduced an "adventure mode" to provide a more flexible early to mid-game experience, moving away from a linear progression system. This update allows players to unlock items and progress through challenges at their own pace, with options for easy, medium, and hard difficulties offering varying rewards. The patch also includes features like multi-character queuing, gear stat updates, a new dungeon, and a Halloween event.
Dune Awakening’s Halloween event may be the most creepy you play all year
Dune Awakening has launched its Halloween event, "The Scourge," which features special mobs, contracts, and quests for players to complete until November 2nd. Players can earn cosmetics and decorations by investigating a mysterious disease spreading across the desert. Additionally, purchasing a ticket for the upcoming movie Dune: Part Three through Fandango will grant players exclusive in-game items.
