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It’s November, which can only mean one thing: the next big entry in Activision’s Call of Duty series is here! In addition to CoD: Infinite Warfare, there are tons of other highly anticipated games releasing this month including Pokémon Moon & Pokémon Sun, Final Fantasy XV, Dishonored 2, Watch Dogs 2, and more. PlayStation VR owners will get a pair of exciting new games as well in the form of Crytek’s Robinson: The Journey and Ubisoft’s Eagle Flight. Let’s take a look at the games!

[Note: The below release dates are subject to change at the sole discretion of the game publisher at any time.]

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare

Release Date: November 4, 2016
Genre: First-person shooter
Platform(s): PlayStation 4, Xbox One
ESRB Rating: M (Mature, 17+)

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare is returning to form with epic boots-on-the-ground combat combined with immersive, cinematic military storytelling. Set in the distant future, Earth has been depleted of its natural resources and humans now rely on supplies gathered throughout our solar system. After years of enduring the harsh climate of a distant planetary settlement, one rogue colony launches a full-scale assault on the nations of Earth. As the captain of your own warship, you must put your training to test and put a stop to this insurgent group of merciless radicals. Call of Duty’s hallmark Versus Multiplayer returns as well, with a new emphasis on front-line combat, and an original co-operative Zombies mode will take you on a terrifying journey with unique gameplay and new mechanics.

Robinson: The Journey

Release Date: November 4, 2016
Genre: Adventure
Platform(s): PlayStation 4
ESRB Rating:
E (Everyone)

From Crytek, renowned developers of the Crysis franchise, comes an all-new virtual reality game built for PlayStation VR. Immerse yourself in the world of Tyson III, a distant extrasolar planet inhabited by ferocious dinosaurs and other fearsome predators. You assume the role of Robin, a young boy who has crash-landed on the mysterious planet, and must interact with the environment around you in order to survive.

Mario Party: Star Rush

Release Date: November 4, 2016
Genre: Party
Platform(s): Nintendo 3DS
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Mario Party is back—with a twist! In this unique spin on the classic Mario Party formula, up to four players will explore different worlds as Toad characters where it’s always your turn. Instead of traditional turn-taking, everyone must plan their strategies simultaneously, and can move freely around the maps. Be on the lookout for different Mushroom Kingdom characters, like Mario, Peach, Donkey Kong, and Toadette, as they can help you win!

Harvest Moon: Skytree Village

Release Date: November 8, 2016
Genre: Simulation
Platform(s): Nintendo 3DS
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

The hit farming simulation series Harvest Moon is back with an all-new adventure on Nintendo 3DS. In Harvest Moon: Skytree Village, the Harvest Goddess has lost her power and it’s up to you to bring life back to the land. With a brand new visual style, choose to play as a boy or a girl, develop your farm, and when the time’s right: find your soulmate to begin your own family!

Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization

Release Date: November 8, 2016
Genre: Action
Platform(s): PlayStation 4
ESRB Rating: T (Teen, 13+)

Based on the hit anime series, Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization features exhilarating 16-player online multiplayer boss battles, an original story written under the guidance of series creator Reki Kawahara, and more than 300 NPCs you can choose from to form your ideal party.

Dishonored 2

Release Date: November 11, 2016
Genre: Action
Platform(s): PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
ESRB Rating: M (Mature, 17+)

Bethesda’s Dishonored 2 is one of this year’s most anticipated games, and it’s coming soon! Once again become a supernatural assassin and chose to fight your way through this epic tale using brutal combat, sneak your way around unseen, or use a blend of both. The story will react to your decisions and play style, resulting in a personalized experience with fascinating outcomes.

Watch Dogs 2

Release Date: November 15, 2016
Genre: Action
Platform(s): PlayStation 4, Xbox One
ESRB Rating: M (Mature, 17+)

Ubisoft Montreal’s open-world action-adventure series Watch Dogs returns for another thrilling story. Step into the shoes of a new protagonist, Marcus Holloway, and explore a vast San Francisco as a member of the hacking group DedSec. Hack your world in new and exciting ways, including using flying and wheeled drones to hack remotely, or hack into a nearby parked car and cause some mischief. Watch Dogs 2 looks to be bigger and better than its predecessor in virtually every way.

Eagle Flight VR

Release Date: November 15, 2016
Genre: Flight
Platform(s): PlayStation 4
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10+)

Soar high above the skies of Paris in Ubisoft’s Eagle Flight, designed from the ground up for VR. Take a solo free flight and see iconic city landmarks, or take part in heart-pounding aerial dogfights in multiplayer matches.

Assassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collection

Release Date: November 15, 2016
Genre: Action
Platform(s): PlayStation 4, Xbox One
ESRB Rating: M (Mature, 17+)

Experience the complete saga of a legendary assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze’s in Assassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collection. This unique 3-in-1 collection features enhanced versions of Assassin’s Creed II, Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood, and Assassin’s Creed Revelations, along with all their expansion packs, and short films that explores Ezio’s backstory in more detail.

Pokémon Moon / Pokémon Sun

Release Date: November 18, 2016
Genre: Role-playing
Platform(s): Pokémon Moon – Nintendo 3DS, Pokemon Sun – Nintendo 3DS
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Attention Pokémon trainers! Travel to the tropical islands of the Alola Region and embark on an all-new story filled with new Pokémon to catch and new adventures to discover.  Pokémon Moon and Pokémon Sun will each contain their own Legendary Pokémon to collect, and for those want to “catch ‘em all” Nintendo also has a special Dual Pack version containing both games!

Star Wars Battlefront: Ultimate Edition

Release Date: November 18, 2016
Genre:
Platform(s): PlayStation 4, Xbox One
ESRB Rating:  T (Teen, 13+)

Get the complete Star Wars Battlefront experience, including the full game, plus 4 incredible expansion packs, with the Star Wars Battlefront: Ultimate Edition. Join the Rebels or the Imperials and take part in epic online battles in iconic locations from the movies, including the icy planet of Hoth, the lush forests of Endor, and the sweltering deserts of Tatooine. The Ultimate Edition comes with the following expansion packs: Star Wars Rogue One: Scarif, Star Wars Battlefront Death Star, Star Wars Battlefront Bespin, and Star Wars Battlefront Outer Rim.

Final Fantasy XV

Release Date: November 29, 2016
Genre: Role-playing
Platform(s): PlayStation 4, Xbox One
ESRB Rating: T (Teen, 13+)

The legendary Final Fantasy series returns this fall with its largest production ever. Play as Prince Noctis, who’s joined by his three best friends, and set out on an epic adventure to reclaim your homeland taken hostage by the evil forces of Niflheim. Final Fantasy XV features a vast open world with complete freedom to explore on foot, or in your Regalia convertible. Engage in action-packed real-time battles with fearsome monsters that roam the land using a variety of attacks, defenses, magic spells, and the ability to instantly warp around battlefields.

Additional games releasing in November 2016

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November 22

Are there any games coming out this month you’re interested in? Let us know in the comments section below!

Paul Hunter
Editor Video Gaming
I work out of Toronto, Ontario as the Editor of Gaming here on the Plug-in Blog and as Editor-in-Chief of NextGen Player. I am thankful for having a loving and patient wife who doesn’t mind my 40 hour a week obsession with gaming. See my latest gaming adventures on my Twitter channel.