Stronghold 4: build in peace, prepare for rain
Stronghold 4 lets you admire a fortress in peace or test it against enemy incursions. Its expanded demo pairs Free Build with rival lords ahead of December's Early Access launch.
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Pass the players around in FM27 Shuffle Draft
Passing player sets, small squads and optional re-drafts make recruitment part of the contest between managers.
Fortnite Save the World: can you earn V-Bucks?
Check Founder entitlement, finish an older pack allowance and find the Stonewood mission that unlocks Daily Quests.
Aeterna Lucis: inside the Tower of Light
Aeterna Lucis opens the Tower of Light to newcomers and returning challengers. Try both modes in its free Steam demo ahead of the 3 December launch.
Most anticipated games
The 25 games everyone is waiting for, with release dates, platforms and trailers. Filter the list by the console you play on.
See the full list- 01Grand Theft Auto VI19 November 2026 · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S
- 02DeadlockTo be announced · PC
- 03Phantom Blade Zero28 October 2026 (US); 29 October in other regions · PC · PS5
- 04Resident Evil Veronica2027 · PC · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S · Switch 2
- 05Final Fantasy VII Revelation8 April 2027 (PS5 and Switch 2); PC and Xbox Series X|S spring 2027 · PC · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S · Switch 2
Free this month
What you can claim or play now with PS Plus, Game Pass, Epic and Switch Online, with the dates and how to get each game.
All free games- PS Plus EssentialPS Plus Essential games for November 2026Two PS4 and PS5 games plus a PS5 deckbuilder: add November's selection with any PS Plus plan by 30 November.
- PS Plus Extra and PremiumPS Plus Extra and Premium games for October 2026Extra covers seven catalogue additions; Premium adds Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3. Match each game to its date and console.
- Game PassGame Pass new games for November 2026Plan your November downloads and FM27 Launch Preview, then check the games leaving before you start a new save.
- Free Play DaysXbox Free Play Days: 29 Oct-1 Nov 2026Choose the right console or PC version, check your Game Pass tier and keep your progress if you buy.
- Epic free gamesEpic free games for 5-12 November 2026Keep Flotsam after claiming it, and launch Idle Champions through Epic during the promotion to collect its Morte pack.
- Switch OnlineNintendo Switch Online games for October 2026Find the three new GBA games, the Expansion Pack requirement and the Japanese-only version of Kururin Paradise.
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Battlefield 6 attachments locked? Check the base gun
Check the factory weapon, Hardware XP and Attachment Points before treating a locked scope or grip as a bug.
RimWorld 1.7 black screen: what to try
Verify RimWorld's Steam files, then return to the default version if the 1.7 beta still shows a black screen. Keep your colony and mod list intact.
War Thunder daily backups: how to use them
Find the free in-battle allowance, check which backup you are spending and separate an empty pool from an unavailable spawn.
What to watch before launch
A familiar cover shooter is adding movement, destructible cover and denser city missions. The campaign's pacing is the question.
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Reigns developer Nerial ends development as staff seek new roles
The founders plan to return to game-making after a break; their announcement offers no restart or rehiring commitment.
MindsEye developer Build A Rocket Boy enters administration
The studio is in administration; its fate and MindsEye's support remain unconfirmed.
Xbox cuts 268 jobs as Ninja Theory faces proposed closure
The 268 confirmed cuts and Ninja Theory consultation are distinct parts of Xbox's latest restructuring.
Undead Labs confirms significant layoffs as it becomes employee owned
The studio says State of Decay 3 remains on course for 2027, while the number of jobs lost is still unknown.
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The paths between Phantom Blade Zero's fights
Rough maps leave room to investigate, while helping citizens can open new story paths through the Wulin.
A home in Lightyear Frontier's new wilderness
Lay out holograms before adding materials, then furnish a home as deliveries help the Colonies grow.
Framing a wildlife portrait in Planet Zoo 2
Separate focus distances keep a tiger sharp amongst the leaves, while movable planting gives builders a background to refine.
Pull the lever in Enshrouded and meet a surprise
A pressure-sensitive floor can open a secret hallway; a lever can spawn an enemy. Builders choose what sets the room in motion.