While some games will release in December, November 2025 will be the last really packed month. The year has already produced more than enough new open-world games to keep somebody busy until the end of 2026, but the releases will not stop coming. Compared to October's lineup, the upcoming month does not have as many big names; however, roughly the same number of projects are slated to drop, even if they are more niche.
Due to being more unknown, it is hard to predict which of the November 2025 open-world games will prove to be the pick of the bunch, and you might miss out on something that fits your preference due to the sheer volume of releases happening every single day. Therefore, let's go through all the confirmed titles slated for the month that will, hopefully, leave their mark on the genre.
Criteria & Notes:
- The games are in release order.
- Only games with confirmed release dates will be included.
- Ports and expansions are listed separately.
- Games that are unlikely to have 100% traditional open-worlds are listed separately.
- No mobile games.
Tales of Old: Dominus
Open-World Medieval Game With Base Building
Tales of Old: Dominus
- Released
- November 3, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Hvmana Industries MMD
- Publisher(s)
- indie.io
- Genre(s)
- Adventure, Base Building, Stealth, Open-World, RPG
- Platform(s)
- PC
An ambitious indie game that looks to combine a medieval fantasy setting with real-time action combat, stealth, RPG customization, and base building, Tales of Old: Dominus has garnered a bit of momentum throughout the year. The story is all about revenge, as you step into the shoes of a survivor who is looking to get back at the nobles responsible for burning down his home, a process that will see you lead a rebellion and revitalize villages. Tales of Old: Dominus sounds fantastic on paper, although it remains to be seen whether all of its elements combine to create a cohesive whole. A demo of an earlier build was temporarily released in May 2025, and it was rough but showed potential.
Upcoming Games All About Exploration
Prepare for an exciting journey filled with discovery in these upcoming games.
Honeycomb: The World Beyond
Survive In A Gorgeous Sandbox
Honeycomb: The World Beyond
- Released
- November 6, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Frozen Way
- Publisher(s)
- Snail Games USA, Frozen District
- Genre(s)
- Survival
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
Honeycomb: The World Beyond looks stunning, bringing to life an alien planet that has unique flora, fauna, and wildlife. Unlike many of its contemporaries, Honeycomb opts for vibrant and colorful visuals, along with a first-person perspective. As a bioengineer stranded on Sota7, your goal is not just to survive, but also to thrive, discover, learn, and create. Along with exploring this beautiful world and avoiding death, you will be able to expand your base of operations, so the game should have a base-building aspect.
Of Ash and Steel
An Action RPG In A Dark Fantasy Open-World
Of Ash and Steel
- Released
- November 24, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Fire & Frost
- Publisher(s)
- tinyBuild
- Genre(s)
- Action, RPG, Adventure, Open-World, Exploration
- Platform(s)
- PC
One of November 2025's most highly anticipated open-world games, Of Ash and Steel takes cues from classic RPGs like Gothic, so expect a fairly difficult experience that does not try to walk you through the experience. With no marker system, the game requires players to explore a rundown medieval kingdom that has seen better days, while gradually mastering combat that features different stances and sk8ills. You will need to make allies, but also show caution to avoid an avoidable death. Of Ash and Steel incorporates survival elements, such as hunger, quite extensively, which may not be to everyone's taste.
Check out Of Ash and Steel's demo if you are not sure if the game is for you.
BattleGroupVR2
A Universe In The Palm Of Your Hands
BattleGroupVR2
- Released
- November 7, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- SpaceOwl Games
- Publisher(s)
- SpaceOwl Games
- Genre(s)
- Virtual Reality, Action, Strategy, Open-World
- Platform(s)
- PC, Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 3S, Meta Quest Pro
Now, here is something wildly different from every other November 2025 open-world game. As suggested by its title, BattleGroupVR2 requires a virtual reality headset, and it will be coming to both Steam and Meta. People who played the first game probably know what to expect from the sequel, but BattleGroupVR2 should be impressive. This real-time strategy game not only puts you in a fleet's hot seat but also makes you engage in battles directly, requiring you to make decisions in the heat of the moment and not just as a god-like figure from above. Generally, RTS projects have open-ended maps rather than conventional open-worlds, but BattleGroupVR2 specifically promotes an open-world as a procedurally generated galaxy.
Check out BattleGroupVR2's demo if you are not sure if the game is for you.
Sword of Justice
A Free Open-World MMO Makes The Jump From Mobile
Sword of Justice
- Released
- June 30, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
While it has been available on Android and iOS devices since 2023, Sword of Justice will make its Steam debut on November 7, 2025. Proudly announcing that it is free of grind and Play-2-Win elements, this free-to-play game should have great visuals and a rich setting based on Eastern culture. Sword of Justice promises an experience that rewards both casual and competitive players, allowing everyone to pick a playstyle that works best for them. There is even an NPC companion system designed to allow solo players to tackle dungeons that would usually require a party. Sounds good to me.
Upcoming Role-Playing Games People Are Excited For
While plenty of RPGs have been announced for 2026 and beyond, these upcoming role-playing games are especially exciting.
Skopje '83
A Zombie Shooter With Roguelite World
Skopje '83
- Released
- November 7, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Dark-1
- Publisher(s)
- PM Studios
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Genre(s)
- Open-World, Survival, Action, FPS
- Platform(s)
- PC
Standing out from the crowd with a comic book art style, Skopje '83 is eye-catching and has the potential to be among November 2025's nicest surprises. You must explore a zombie-infested city while upgrading a bus, collecting loot, and managing things like hunger, as this is a survival game (albeit with a story and a sense of mystery). An interesting feature is that the world should change whenever you die, so you cannot just repeat the same playthrough. It should help keep things fresh in the long run.
Check out Skopje '83's demo if you are not sure if the game is for you.
Winter Burrow
The Most Adorable Open-World Game Protagonist Ever
Winter Burrow
- Released
- November 12, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- Everyone 10+ / Fantasy Violence
- Developer(s)
- Pine Creek Games
- Publisher(s)
- Noodlecake
- Genre(s)
- Simulation, Survival, Adventure, Open-World
- Platform(s)
- Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch, PC
November 2025 has arguably too many open-world survival games, but you will not mistake Winter Burrow for any of the others. Similar to Don't Starve, the game is played from an isometric angle and drops players in the heart of a snow-laden wilderness, challenging them to craft, build, and live their best lives. Also, you play as (and customize) the most adorable mouse to ever exist, who is trying to fix up their home and find their missing aunt. Although part of the survival genre, the game is specifically aiming for a cozy vibe, so it should not be extremely hard.
Check out Winter Burrow's demo if you are not sure if the game is for you.
Dynasthir
Soulslike Open-World Game
Dynasthir
- Released
- November 14, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- TM
- Publisher(s)
- PjG
- Genre(s)
- Soulslike, Open-World, Action RPG
- Platform(s)
- PC
Dynasthir is going to try the hard task of combining Soulslike gameplay with open-world design, a blend that has only been attempted a couple of times by this point. Taking a no-hand-holding approach, the game will leave you to your own devices in a world that has no time for the living. While fairly typical for the Soulslike genre, the combat is quite fast-paced and varied, and the same can be said for the customization.
Check out Dynasthir's demo if you are not sure if the game is for you.
Where Winds Meet
November 2025's Biggest Open-World Game
Where Winds Meet
- Released
- November 14, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Everstone Studios
- Publisher(s)
- NetEase, Inc.
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Wuxia, Open-World
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PC, Android, iOS
Without question, Where Winds Meet is November's most hyped-up open-world game, and it is not difficult to understand why. For one, Everstone and NetEase's game will be free-to-play, which will at least lower the barrier of entry and attract folks who might otherwise have been on the fence. Secondly, the action RPG has visuals that could put to shame most AAA projects, along with a beautiful world that takes players back to Ancient China. The rhythm-based wuxia combat looks to combine melee, ranged, and magic seamlessly, and the available footage showcases fluid movement and impactful animation. Honestly, Where Winds Meet looks almost too good to be true, but it will hopefully live up to its great potential.
Sacred 2 Remaster
Bringing Back An Action RPG Classic
Sacred 2 Remaster
- Released
- November 11, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T For Teen / Blood, Mild Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- SparklingBit
- Publisher(s)
- THQ Nordic
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Adventure, Hack and Slash, Open-World
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
The last Sacred game came out in 2014, and Sacred 3 was not particularly well-regarded. Nowadays, the series is primarily remembered for Sacred 2, a great Diablo-like hack-and-slash romp with a pretty huge world that can be explored relatively freely, by the standards of traditional isometric action RPGs. Sacred 2 Remaster will look to introduce the game to a new audience while providing the ultimate experience for die-hard fans craving a rerun.
Open-World Games Entering Early Access
Steam's Early Access Library Is About To Get A LOT Of New Open-World Games
- Cursemark – November 3, 2025
- The Last Caretaker – November 6, 2025
- Dragonhold – November 10, 2025
- Bunker Constructor Simulator – November 12, 2025
- Project DINOZ – November 14, 2025
- Peace Island – November 17, 2025 (You play as a cat!)
- Seven Seas: Adventures – November 25, 2025
- Afallon – November 27, 2025
- The Woods – November 28, 2025
Best Free Co-Op Games You Can Play On Steam
Are you and your friend looking for free-to-play co-op fun? Then, try out the following fantastic games on Steam.
Other Open-World Games Coming To Steam
A Few Smaller Open-World Games Should Be Coming To Valve's Store
- Go Kart Island – November 10, 2025
- Purrrifiers: Cleaning Chaos – November 10, 2025
- Carbox – November 20, 2025
- Terra Foliata – November 20, 2025
- OLYEN – November 24, 2025
- Gray Planet – November 25, 2025
- Breathbound – November 27, 2025
Old Open-World Games Coming To New Systems
Satisfactory, Yakuza, & STALKER
- Satisfactory (PS5 and Xbox) – November 4, 2025
- Yakuza Kiwami & Kiwami 2 (Nintendo Switch 2) – November 13, 2025
- Squirrel with a Gun (Nintendo Switch 2) – November 18, 2025
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (PS5) – November 20, 2025
Open-World Games Receiving DLC/Expansions
Assassin's Creed & The Planet Crafter
- Snow Plowing Simulator - Ski Resort DLC – November 3, 2025
- Autobahn Police Simulator 3 - Speed Trap – November 4, 2025
- The Planet Crafter - Toxicity – November 17, 2025
- Assassin's Creed Mirage: Valley of Memory – November 18, 2025
Games That Might Have Open-World Elements
Not Quite Open-World, But Open-World Adjacent
- Goob – November 3, 2025
- Europa Universalis V – November 4, 2025
- Rhombus – November 6, 2025
- Jitter – November 6, 2025
- Whiskerwood – November 6, 2025
- Inspiral: Echoes of Gravity – November 10, 2025
- Surviving Mars: Relaunched – November 10, 2025
- Tombwater – November 12, 2025
- Anno 117: Pax Romana – November 13, 2025
- Interstellar Espionage Inc. – November 17, 2025
- Constance – November 24, 2025
- OLYEN – November 24, 2025
Every Monthly Game Added To PS Plus
New monthly PlayStation Plus games! Sony is always adding goodies to its subscription service. The January 2026 Extra games have been revealed.