November is kicking off with a diverse lineup of games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, and Game Pass. From atmospheric mysteries and intense action to relaxing simulations and family-friendly adventures, there is something for every kind of player to discover.

Here are the games launching between November 2 and 6.

• GRAVHOUNDS (Game Preview)

Team up with up to three friends in this cooperative action-builder. Explore hostile planets, construct and defend a base, and gather valuable resources before escaping. The longer the team stays, the greater the danger—and the potential rewards.

• ZERO PARADES: Director’s Cut

From the creators of Disco Elysium comes an espionage RPG about a brilliant but troubled operative facing one final, desperate assignment. Rebuild a fractured network, uncover a web of lies, and navigate a world of political intrigue where every decision could change the outcome.

• PIT OF GOBLIN

Life as a goblin is anything but glamorous in this chaotic adventure. Explore crumbling crypts, haunted caverns, and dangerous ruins while surviving a world that seems determined to make life miserable. The mission is simple: feed the King Queen's endless appetite. Fortunately, goblin friends can join the adventure.

• Football Manager 27 (PC Early Access)

The latest entry in the football management series introduces an evolved experience with improved navigation and a mix of new and returning features. PC players who pre-order or access the game through Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass can begin playing in Early Access on November 3.

• Bowling Alley Simulator

Build and manage a bowling alley from the ground up. Players oversee everything from maintaining the lanes and preparing food to keeping customers happy. With smart decisions and careful management, a small bowling venue can grow into a thriving entertainment destination.

• Kitties on Planets

Two astronaut cats are ready for a puzzle-filled journey through space. Each character has unique abilities that help players move supply boxes to their designated locations. Switching between the cats and combining their skills is essential to solving increasingly challenging puzzles.

• VOID/BREAKER

Trapped in an endless cycle by a hostile artificial intelligence, players must fight their way through relentless combat encounters and find a way to escape. Fast movement, fluid gunplay, and quick reflexes are essential to overcoming the machines and breaking free from the system.

• The End of the Sun

This first-person mystery adventure takes players into a Slavic fantasy world filled with ancient legends and supernatural forces. Explore a mysterious village, solve unusual puzzles, and uncover hidden events using a magical map and enchanted bonfires. Each fully kindled bonfire becomes a gateway to another moment in time.

• Hidden Cats in Beijing

Discover more than 700 hidden cats throughout a beautifully illustrated version of Beijing. Inspired by the legendary Silk Road and traditional Chinese culture, the relaxing hidden-object adventure celebrates the Spring Festival, dragon dances, and ancient legends accompanied by traditional Chinese music.

• Honey Route

This relaxing puzzle game takes place inside a beehive made of interconnected hexagonal pieces. Rotate the honeycomb tiles to create continuous paths, guiding worker bees to their queens. As the puzzles grow more complex, players must coordinate multiple bees and queens across increasingly elaborate networks.

• Kingdom of Night

Set in the 1980s-inspired town of Miami, Arizona, this isometric action RPG blends coming-of-age drama with cosmic horror. When a satanic cult unleashes the ancient evil Baphomet, high school student John must fight through a night of demonic chaos to save his friends and protect the town.

• Outbreak: Dead City

Join the H.A.D.E.S. special forces team in a zombie-infested city as they search for valuable research, rescue a key scientist, and investigate the possibility of a vaccine. This cinematic first-person shooter features a distinctive low-poly visual style and a narrative focused on humanity's fight for survival.

• We are Eva

This unconventional 2D platformer lets players travel between multiple dimensions at will. Explore different realities, overcome obstacles, and discover how each dimension changes the way the adventure unfolds. Eva, the game's protagonist, promises an experience that may be just as unpredictable as it is entertaining.

• Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School

Class is back in session with a new campus, dangerous escape rooms, and a mystery surrounding the academy itself. Players can investigate the conspiracy and solve challenging puzzles alone or with a friend through online or local cooperative play.

• Cat-Astrophy

This fast-paced space action roguelite combines intense combat with precision platforming. Its Star Cursor system and evolving modules encourage players to experiment with different builds and strategies, ensuring that every run offers new challenges.

• Cat on the Jungle Path

Join José the Cat on a challenging journey through the wilderness in his trusty jeep. Navigate dangerous geysers, fragile pathways, and clever puzzles while carefully managing speed and momentum to reach the destination.

• Dark Alley

Set in Kyoto in 2012, this cinematic detective adventure follows Thomas Bennett as he investigates the disappearance of British detective Edward Hale. What begins as a straightforward missing-person case soon becomes a mystery filled with secrets and unanswered questions. Observation, exploration, and connecting small details are key to uncovering the truth.

• Dominus Gladiatus

Take command of a gladiator school in ancient Rome. Recruit fighters, develop their abilities, equip them for battle, and manage their fatigue, injuries, and morale. As the gladiators face increasingly dangerous arena battles, careful preparation becomes essential to earning glory.

• GeoJelly

A small jelly creature is attempting to escape a laboratory in this 2D puzzle platformer. Players charge and release jumps to control their power and direction, navigating obstacles and finding safe landing spots along the way.

• Hasbro Games Junior Collection

Bring the family together for three classic board games adapted into a colorful collection designed for younger players.

Monopoly Jr.: Race around the board, collect money, and claim exciting locations.

Clue Jr.: Search for clues, eliminate suspects, and solve a mystery.

The Game of Life Jr.: Spin the wheel, travel along the board, and collect stars.

• MANIC MINER

The legendary 1983 platforming classic returns in a completely reimagined version authorized by original developer Matthew Smith. The reboot combines the original's challenging gameplay with modern graphics, improved controls, newly arranged music, and historical bonus content.

• Math Duck+

This puzzle platformer challenges players to collect numbered blocks and complete mathematical equations while avoiding hazards. Solve every equation to reveal the key, then race to the exit before time runs out.

• Next of Kin: Epiphany

Become private detective Dennis Monroe and investigate the infamous Epiphany Killer, a mysterious figure who has terrorized the city for more than 20 years. Every clue brings players closer to the truth, but each revelation also introduces new dangers.

• The Slormancer

This 2D action RPG and dungeon crawler follows a group of outcasts fighting against hordes of enemies led by the Slormancer. Choose between a mighty knight, a fierce huntress, or a mischievous mage, then master hundreds of abilities, discover powerful equipment, and fight for the future of your people.

• Starlit World

Join Bo and Kikki in a colorful 3D platforming adventure to save the Starlits from an evil spell. Explore magical worlds, discover special suits, battle bosses, and rebuild Starlit Island while completing a sticker album along the way.

• BEACONFALL

Defend a settlement on an island surrounded by darkness in this fast-paced strategy game. Develop the economy, construct buildings, and manage limited resources while protecting the colony from enemies emerging from the gloom. Each session lasts around 20–30 minutes, with procedurally generated islands offering unique scenarios and bosses.

• Chicken Invaders Collection

For the first time since the series began in 1999, the complete Chicken Invaders saga arrives in one collection. Battle invading intergalactic chickens determined to take revenge on humanity for its treatment of Earth chickens in this humorous arcade shooter series.

• Don’t Be Afraid 2: Escape the Nightmare

Return to the unsettling world of Don’t Be Afraid in this first-person psychological horror sequel. Players take on the role of David, a young man struggling with childhood trauma as he confronts terrifying memories, disturbing environments, and the nightmares that haunt him.

• Ice Cream Simulator

Create and manage a dream ice cream shop in this relaxing simulation. Prepare delicious treats, serve customers, customize the business, and expand the shop through smart management and creative decisions.

• SEEK

This psychological survival horror adventure follows Alice, an ordinary girl trapped in a bizarre and ever-changing world. Explore a snowbound orphanage, solve intricate puzzles, and evade monsters lurking in the shadows. Classical music and psychological terror combine to create an unsettling atmosphere.

• Shelterra the Skyworld

Explore the vast floating continent of Shelterra in this fantasy RPG. Claude dreams of becoming a professional adventurer, but a seemingly simple escort mission reveals a threat capable of destroying his homeland. Joined by an ancient spirit and the Orlok regime, he must uncover the secrets of the Skyworld and stop the mysterious corruption known as Odium.

• Sora – Oasis Treasures

Take to the skies as a colorful parrot in this tropical adventure. Fly across lush islands, dense forests, waterfalls, and ancient ruins while staying close to your flock as they travel through an untouched archipelago.

With espionage RPGs, cooperative survival experiences, mysterious investigations, nostalgic platformers, and relaxing simulations, Xbox's November 2–6 lineup offers plenty of variety.

Whether players are looking for a challenging solo adventure, a cooperative experience with friends, or a relaxing game to unwind with, the week brings a wide selection of new worlds to explore.