Ten days until GTA VI, and this week is the warm-up. Football Manager 27 opens the transfer window, Metaphor: ReFantazio finally lands on Switch 2, Shrek 2 Remastered brings back a couch co-op classic and Sonic PICO PARK turns teamwork into chaos for up to eight players.
Here's what's on our list this week:
Pick the club, shape the squad and make the call. New Tactical Tweaks let you react from the touchline, while Cup Draws and Transfer Deadline Day return to bring the drama.
Sports · Management · Simulation
Out November 10 · PC, Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Mobile
The Persona team's award-winning fantasy RPG makes its Nintendo debut. Enter a royal tournament for the throne, awaken Archetype powers and plan every day like it counts.
RPG · Turn-Based · Fantasy
Out November 12 · Switch 2
The 2004 button-masher is back with 4K visuals, a Photo Mode and a Cheat Mode. Smash through Far Far Away with up to three friends, on the couch, online or both.
Action · Adventure · Co-op
Out November 10 · PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2
Need a break from the transfer market? Grab up to seven friends and Spin Dash through co-op puzzles full of rings, loops and springs, where nobody wins unless everyone reaches the goal.
Puzzle · Co-op · Platformer
Out November 12 · PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, Switch 2
Honorable mentions
Warhammer Survivors (November 10): The Vampire Survivors formula meets Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar, from the Boltgun team working with poncle. It lands on PC, consoles and mobile, and on Game Pass from day one.
Pikmin 4: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy (November 12): Nintendo's 2023 hit gets a Switch 2 upgrade, with voice commands for Oatchi and Dandori Academy, a run of timed exam stages with weekend challenges.
That's the week. Back next Monday with more.
Touchline, throne or swamp this week? Hit reply and tell us what you're playing. We read every one, and the best picks might make next week's list.
