Between November 2 and 8, over 28 games for PS5 and PS Plus are set to launch, according to Push Square’s weekly release roundup. This week promises to be one of the busiest for PlayStation fans, especially with a major title on the horizon.
That major title is Grand Theft Auto 6. Game Rant’s November preview highlights this month as a long-awaited one, with the release of GTA 6 finally happening. If you’re not interested in GTA, the same article points out a remake of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and several ports for Switch 2.
Publishers are busy filling the weeks leading up to that release. The PS5 lineup is substantial, with Push Square counting both PS Plus titles and standard game launches.
On the Xbox side, things are quieter. Pure Xbox’s ongoing guide keeps track of confirmed Game Pass titles, while GamesHub and GameLuster report that Microsoft has announced seven games for November, but none for Xbox One.
Game Pass is also losing some games. Game Rant notes that nine titles will leave the service right before November. Additionally, Pure Xbox lists over 35 discounted games from Xbox’s Shocktober sale, providing subscribers with options as the catalog changes.
| PS5 and PS Plus games releasing Nov. 2-8 | 28+ |
| Confirmed Xbox Game Pass additions for November | 7 |
| Game Pass November additions on Xbox One | 0 |
| Game Pass titles leaving before November | 9 |
| Discounted games highlighted in Xbox’s Shocktober sale | 35+ |
Community Pulse
This article doesn’t include any player reviews or forum quotes, so we won’t attribute any community sentiment. However, the coverage reveals some clear trends. The lack of Xbox One titles and the nine Game Pass departures are notable points in the reporting. Meanwhile, Game Rant’s preview emphasizes GTA 6 as the standout release for the month.
What To Watch
- Game Pass additions: Pure Xbox’s guide is still updating with confirmed titles, so the seven-game total could increase if Microsoft announces more.
- Release timing around GTA 6: Publishers releasing PS5 and PS Plus games this week might be aiming to launch before the month’s biggest title.
- Switch 2 releases: The Ocarina of Time remake and the month’s Switch ports will reveal how Nintendo’s platform competes against GTA 6.
Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen is the Reviews and Guides Editor at Explosion.com. With a background in game design studies and 6 years of gaming journalism, Sarah brings technical insight to her reviews and creates comprehensive guides that help players get the most out of their games. She has reviewed over 200 titles across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo platforms. Her current obsessions include FromSoftware titles and indie roguelikes.
