10 Hottest Games of November 2022 You Need to Play

Gamers need to prepare for a gargantuan gaming gauntlet this holiday season, as some of the biggest releases of the year are lined up for a November showing; and we’ve rounded up 10 of the must-play releases arriving this month:

The Chant

Release date: 3 November 2022 (PS5 | Xbox Series X/S | PC)

For those looking for some thrills, The Chant is a single-player, third-person horror action-adventure game set on a remote island spiritual retreat. A peaceful weekend soon turns to dread after a group chant opens The Gloom, a psychedelic dimension of terror that feeds off negative energy. Players will have to interact with the group, while also fighting off some spooky creatures released from the other dimension. It looks like a fun throwback to old Silent Hill games, and should provide some unexpected surprises when it launches this November.

Sonic Frontiers

Release date: 8 November 2022 (PS5 | Xbox Series X/S | PS4 | Xbox One | PC | Switch)

Sonic the Hedgehog will make his first foray into the open-world genre, which should be interesting to see how the speedy abilities of Sega’s anthropomorphic mascot are utilised in a sandbox environment. The combat and platforming challenges look interesting, and from the pre-release footage, the game looks to be a promising reenvisioning for the beloved character.

God of War: Ragnarok

Release date: 9 November 2022 (PS5 | PS4)

One of the biggest games of the year is undoubtedly that of God of War: Ragnarök, the sequel to the 2018 soft-reboot/sequel of the iconic Playstation series. The game picks up after the events of the first game, which saw Kratos and his son Atreus embark on an adventure to fulfil Kratos’ wife’s last wish: to scatter her ashes at the highest peak in the nine realms. Ragnarök then picks up where the father and son duo triggered Ragnarök, the end of the world, meaning that there are going to be some seriously tough battles ahead for the two.

Police Simulator: Patrol Officers

Release date: 10 November 2022 (PS5 | Xbox Series X/S | PS4 | Xbox One)

Police Simulator: Patrol Officers has become somewhat of a smash-hit since launching on PC, and the game is now making its way to consoles. You can take control of a rookie cop and immerse yourself in a living, breathing open world, where everything from traffic infringements to pickpocketers have to be dealt with. It’s not going to provide an edge-of-your-seat experience, but for those looking for something a little different, it’s worth a play.

Goat Simulator 3

Release date: 17 November 2022 (PS5 | Xbox Series X/S | PC)

The insanity that is Goat Simulator is back for a third outing, allowing gamers to launch their rocket-powered goat into a variety of situations, in order to rack up points, destroy structures, or solve puzzles. At this point, the franchise is a firm favourite, and if you dabble a little into the crazy world of Goat Simulator, you’ll understand why.

The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me

Release date: 18 October 2022 (PS5 | Xbox Series X/S | PS4 | Xbox One | PC)

Supermassive Games are masters are cinematic, narrative-driven horror games, and following up the great House of Ashes and Little Hope is the finale of the Anthology, The Devil in Me. This time around, the horror adventure is set in a derelict hotel. On arrival, the cast, which you’ll take control of, soon discover they’re being watched, and even manipulated, into some life-or-death situations. You’ll get to explore every nook of the World’s Fair Hotel using the all-new season finale features including character inventory, tool-based puzzles, and expanded movement actions such as run, jump, and climb.

Evil West

Release date: 22 November 2022 (PS5 | Xbox Series X/S | PS4 | Xbox One | PC)

Shadow Warrior 3 developer Flying Wild Hog are delivering Evil West in November, which is a third-person shooter where you take control of a monster hunter in a cyber-punk Wild West setting. Much like the Shadow Warrior series, the game features brutal and visceral combat using an array of firearms, a lightning-fueled gauntlet and some death-dealing gadgets. Evil West includes a narrative-driven campaign with co-op play also on the cards.

Gungrave G.O.R.E.

Release date: 22 November 2022 (PS5 | Xbox Series X/S | PS4 | Xbox One | PC)

Third-person action fans and anime-lovers are in for a treat as a new game based on the beloved Gungrave franchise is on its way. Gungrave G.O.R.E. will see series hero Grave return with his dual-pistols and coffin chained to his back, as he ventures to take out the Raven Clan, comprised of foot soldiers, robots, and other challenging opponents.

Gundam Evolution

Release date: 30 November 2022 (PS5 | Xbox Series X/S | PS4 | Xbox One)

Gundam Evolution is a 6v6 FPS set in the (you guessed it) Gundam Wing universe. Anime lovers will get the chance to pick one of the iconic mechs and battle in arenas in a variety of different objective-based game modes. It’s also free-to-play, which is great, and features some deep customisation options for your Gundam.

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

Release date: 30 November 2022 (PC)

If you love Vermintide, Left 4 Dead and other co-op survival games, you’ll want to keep Darktide on your radar. Set in the Warhammer 40K universe, and built on the legacy of Vermintide 2’s best-in-class melee combat, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide introduces intense WH40K gunplay to the mix. Master the balance between ranged and melee combat as you fight through a slew of enemies. Feel the impact of each swipe, swing, and slice of a chainsword, or rip enemies to shreds using an arsenal of guns.

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