November 2026 Game Releases: GTA 6, Ocarina of Time Remake and More
November 2026 is one of the busiest months for games in years, with Grand Theft Auto VI arriving on November 19 and a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time landing two weeks earlier. Below are the confirmed release dates as of October 18, 2026, with the platforms for each game. For the full GTA 6 picture, including price, editions and pre-load times, see our GTA 6 release date and countdown page.
November 2026 Release Dates at a Glance
| Date | Game | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| November 3 | Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee (remaster) | Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and other platforms |
| November 5 | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (remake) | Nintendo Switch 2 |
| November 5 | Stellar Blade Complete Edition | Nintendo Switch 2 |
| November 12 | Metaphor: ReFantazio | Nintendo Switch 2 |
| November 12 | Barbie Rewind | Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and other platforms |
| November 19 | Grand Theft Auto VI | PS5, Xbox Series X and Series S |
Release dates can change, and some games launch a day later in Asia and Oceania because of time zones. Always check the publisher’s official page before you plan around a date.
Grand Theft Auto VI: November 19
Rockstar Games’ next GTA is set in the state of Leonida, including a modern Vice City, and follows two leads, Lucia and Jason. It launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar has not announced a PC version. The game was delayed twice before landing on this date. Our GTA 6 hub keeps the delay history, editions and countdown up to date.
If you are playing on Xbox, our Xbox Series S guide covers whether you have enough storage space.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake: November 5
Nintendo confirmed the remake during its September 8, 2026 Nintendo Direct. It is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive with a new, more modern visual style. A later overview trailer showed a new Hall of Fallen Foes area where you can review enemies and fight bosses again. Our full Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 guide covers the release date, gameplay changes and price in detail.
Stellar Blade Complete Edition: November 5
The action game that launched on PS5 in 2024 comes to Nintendo Switch 2 as a Complete Edition, with a Bayonetta themed outfit collaboration announced alongside it. Some regions list the date as November 6. Our Stellar Blade Switch 2 guide covers the cartridge, frame generation and everything in the Complete Edition.
Metaphor: ReFantazio: November 12
Atlus brings its fantasy role playing game to Nintendo Switch 2. It was first released in 2024 on PC, PS5, PS4 and Xbox Series X|S.
Godzilla and Barbie: Retro Picks From Atari
Atari is releasing two nostalgia titles in the same month as GTA 6:
- Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee (November 3) is a remaster of the GameCube monster fighting game.
- Barbie Rewind (November 12) is a collection of classic Barbie games from the 1990s and 2000s, made with Digital Eclipse.
November 2026 Game Releases by Platform
November 2026 belongs to the Nintendo Switch 2. Five of the games on this list are either exclusive to it or launching on it this month: the Ocarina of Time remake (November 5), Stellar Blade Complete Edition (November 5), Metaphor: ReFantazio (November 12), and Atari’s Godzilla remaster (November 3) and Barbie Rewind (November 12), which also come to the original Switch and other platforms.
PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players get the month’s biggest launch instead. Grand Theft Auto VI arrives on November 19, 2026, and it is a console exclusive at launch. PC players have the quietest November of the three: no PC version of GTA 6 has been announced, and the one big RPG on the list, Metaphor: ReFantazio, has been available on PC since 2024.
Which November 2026 Game Should You Play First?
If you can only buy one game in November 2026, match it to what you enjoy. Open world fans should save for GTA 6: it is the biggest release of the year, set in Leonida and Vice City, and it will dominate the month from November 19. Adventure fans and long time Zelda players get their game earlier, with the Ocarina of Time remake on November 5 rebuilt for the Switch 2. Prefer fast action? Stellar Blade Complete Edition lands the same day. RPG players should look at Metaphor: ReFantazio on November 12, a long fantasy adventure from Atlus. For families and retro fans, Atari’s Godzilla remaster and Barbie Rewind are the cheaper nostalgia picks.
How to Pre-Order and Pre-Load November 2026 Games
Pre-loading lets you download a game before release day so you can play the minute it unlocks. For GTA 6, pre-load opens on November 12, 2026, one week before launch, for digital pre-orders on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Our GTA 6 pre-load guide covers the exact steps and what to check. Note that the physical edition of GTA 6 comes with a download code in the box rather than a playable disc, so even boxed copies need the download.
For the Switch 2 games on this list, Nintendo usually opens pre-loads about a week before each release date, and publishers confirm the exact timing on the eShop page. Whatever you buy, check your free storage before November starts: delete or archive games you have finished, because the biggest titles need a large download on day one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does GTA 6 come out?
Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Is the Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 1?
No. Nintendo announced it as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, releasing November 5, 2026.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC in November?
No PC version has been announced. The November 19 launch is for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only.
Will these dates change?
They are the confirmed dates as of October 29, 2026. Publishers can still delay games, and we update this page when they do.
What is the biggest game release of November 2026?
Grand Theft Auto VI, launching November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. It is the most anticipated release of the year, ahead of the Ocarina of Time remake on November 5.
When can you pre-load GTA 6?
Pre-load opens on November 12, 2026, one week before the November 19 launch, for digital pre-orders on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Last updated: October 29, 2026
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