Free Games November 2024 ( PS Plus, Gamepass, Epic)
Nov. 3, 2024PS Plus Release Date: November 5
Genre: Racing
Developer:Milestone
The game introduces several new gameplay features and mechanics. Players can perform double jumps to navigate over opponents or access hidden areas. Lateral drifting has also been added, allowing players to bump others off the track, enhancing the competitive aspect of the game. New vehicle types, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, expand the variety of gameplay options. There are 130 distinct vehicles available, categorized into classes with unique strengths, making customization and upgrading an important part of the experience. Additionally, a track creator enables players to design and share their own courses, while the story mode incorporates animated cutscenes to provide a narrative element, making it a suitable option for fans of racing games.
PS Plus Release Date: November 5
Genre: Action-Adventure,Horror
Developer: Tango Gameworks
The combat system inGhostwire: Tokyois notable for its combination of martial arts-inspired hand movements and magical spells, creating a fluid and dynamic fighting style. Players can defeat spirits using a range of elemental abilities, alongside melee attacks and countering enemy moves. The game also encourages exploration through side missions, collectibles, and lore that enhance the plot. The atmosphere of Tokyo is complemented by detailed graphics and a storyline that weaves together themes of loss, family, and redemption, making it a suitable choice for players interested in a blend of action and supernatural elements.
PS Plus Release Date: November 5
Genre: Anime,Social Deduction
Developer: Bandai Namco Europe
The game features deep role-based gameplay, letting players strategize according to their assigned roles. For example, the Death Note can be passed between Kira and their followers, creating chances for misdirection that place pressure on L and the investigators. It also includes online cross-play and voice chat, enhancing the social aspect and facilitating communication during critical investigative moments. Character customization options, including various accessories, nameplates, and special animations, allow a bit of personalization to the gameplay. These key elements are combined to make sure that each match remains unpredictable, with randomized scenarios providing an engaging experience.
On the other hand, Xbox Game Pass is loaded with new, day-one releases and a lineup of classic remasters. Every title here, aside from the twoStarcraftgames (which are PC-exclusive), is available for Xbox Series X|S. This is well-rounded for both new releases and nostalgic favorites.
Xbox Game Pass Release Date: November 5
Genre: Turn-based Tactics
Developer: Leikir Studio
A notable feature ofMetal Slug Tacticsis its combination of tactical gameplay with roguelike elements. Players select three characters from the Peregrine Falcons squad for each mission, with each character equipped with a primary weapon, a limited-ammo secondary weapon, and a unique skill. The grid-based movement system allows players to strategize their moves using two action points per turn, one for movement and another for actions—facilitating positioning and coordinated attacks through sync attacks, which occur when characters align to target enemies within each other’s line of sight. Environmental hazards can also be utilized to inflict damage, adding a dynamic aspect to battles. Additionally, the ability to deploy tanks on the battlefield introduces more strategic options, dealing powerful attacks while managing fuel for multiple strikes within a single turn.
Xbox Game Pass Release Date: November 5
Genre: Real-time Strategy
Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
The original game has made an impact on the real-time strategy genre, thanks to its balanced use of three races: the Protoss, the Zerg, and the Terrans. Each race has its own strengths and challenges, making sure that no one race has an edge over the others. The resource management system is pretty solid, requiring players to gather minerals and vespene gas to build their armies and keep their economies running. Supply management is key, with each race having different ways to produce units—Terrans use physical depots, Protoss rely on psionic energy, and Zerg depend on overlords. Building bases also varies: Terran structures can be moved around, Protoss buildings need power, and Zerg structures have to be placed on “creep.”
StarCraft: Remasteredsteps up the multiplayer experience too, allowing up to eight players to jump into different competitive modes. The game also has some fun scenarios beyond the usual matches, like football simulations and Zerg hunting competitions. Overall,StarCraft: Remasteredbreathes new life into a classic while keeping all the core gameplay that made it a must-play in the strategy gaming world.
Xbox Game Pass Release Date: November 5
Genre: Real-time Strategy
Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Beyond its single-player campaigns,StarCraft IIset the stage for a global esports phenomenon, with competitive multiplayer gameplay that evolved into an independent esports circuit. This multiplayer mode, now free-to-play, alongside a cooperative mode and campaign missions, introduced new units, commanders, and strategies to keep players engaged. Blizzard’s support ofStarCraft IIthrough downloadable content like mission packs and additional cooperative commanders further enriched the game’s strategic possibilities, allowing players to expand their tactical repertoire. The game’s design, diverse modes, and story-driven campaigns ensure thatStarCraft IIremains a definitive title in the real-time strategy genre, celebrated for its gameplay depth, narrative complexity, and lasting impact on esports.
Xbox Game Pass Release Date: November 7
Genre: Action
Developer: Coffee Stain Studios
Goat Simulator Remasteredis an updated version of the original game that enhances its unpredictable charm with improved visuals and includes all previous DLCs, creating a chaotic sandbox experience. Players control a goat named Pilgor as they explore a suburban landscape, cause mayhem, perform unusual stunts, and engage in various antics. The remastered edition introduces an updated mutator system, allowing players to mix and match different goat types for unique combinations. It also features upgraded lighting, textures, animations, and special effects, which enhance the overall presentation.
The remaster includes every DLC from the original game, plus a new map from the mobile version, all accessible through a redesigned menu. Players can explore familiar locations like GoatVille and Goat City Bay, go on a fantasy adventure inGoat MMO Simulator, survive an apocalypse inGoatZ, participate in heists with the PAYDAY crew, or venture into space inWaste of Space.
Gameplay remains open-ended, allowing players to interact with the environment by bashing, jumping, and using Pilgor’s sticky tongue to grab objects. The game employs physics-based ragdoll mechanics, providing countless ways to experiment with the environment, including trampolines, fans, and slow-motion effects. Additionally, inspired byTony Hawk’s Pro Skater,Goat Simulator Remasteredfeatures a scoring system alongside in-game goals, hidden statues, unlockable mutators, and numerous easter eggs, offering players a lot of content to discover in this chaotic and surreal world.
Xbox Game Pass Release Date: November 19
Genre: Amateur Flight Simulation
Developer: Asobo Studios
Xbox Game Pass Release Date: November 20
Genre: First-person Shooter, Survival Horror
Developer: GSC Game World
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobylis the latest installment in GSC Game World’s acclaimed survival horror series, releasing 15 years afterCall of Pripyat, the previous main entry. The game immerses players in the Zone, a radioactive wasteland filled with dangerous mutants, treacherous factions, and supernatural anomalies, all inspired by the real Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Combining first-person shooter mechanics with open-world exploration and RPG elements,Heart of Chornobylpresents an intricate storyline that requires players to make morally complex choices. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, the game features realistic landscapes that create a hauntingly beautiful yet perilous environment.
Xbox Game Pass Release Date: November 26
Genre: Action-platformer
Developer: Red Candle Games
Nine Solsis a 2D action-platformer developed by Red Candle Games, set in a world that fuses Eastern mythology with a futuristic twist, which the developers describe as “taopunk.” This unique environment, known as New Kunlun, features rich lore and hand-drawn animations that improve the journey of its protagonist, Yi. As a legendary hero from the past, Yi seeks revenge against the tyrannical Nine Sols, former rulers who have contributed to the decline of a once-thriving society.
The gameplay inNine Solsemphasizes melee combat and tactical deflection mechanics. Players control Yi’s precise swordplay, focusing on deflecting enemy attacks to build up qi, which enables the use of powerful charged attacks. Features such as the “reverse deflect” allow Yi to dash through opponents while applying explosive talismans called Foo charms. In addition to his sword, Yi uses the Azure Bow for ranged combat and employs various movement abilities, including wall running, aerial dashes, and grappling. This combination of combat, platforming, and intricate mechanics creates a fluid experience for players.
Epic Games has always had a reputation as a platform where you can often get free stuff—it’s the gift that keeps on giving. What’s great about Epic is that they give out games every week. These games range from small indie titles to the occasional AAA release, so it’s definitely worth checking out from time to time. As a bonus, we’ll be including what you can expect to get from Epic Games for the month of November, so be sure to check back regularly.
Epic Games Free Period: October 31 – November 7
Genre:Action-Adventure,Horror
Developer:Tango Gameworks
Epic Games Free Period: October 31 – November 7
Genre:Hide-and-seek,Indie,Shooter
Developer:Barrel Roll Games
Witch Itis a multiplayer hide-and-seek game where players take on the roles of hunters or witches. In the game, hunters work to locate hidden witches who can transform into objects within the environment, blending in as anything from books to kitchen utensils. Set across varied locations such as villages, islands, and forests, each map has unique prop arrangements, offering a different experience in every match.
Hunters are equipped with tools and abilities to detect and capture witches, while witches use spells and mimicry to avoid capture. The game includes several modes, like standard Hide and Seek, Mobification (where eliminated witches join the hunter team), and Fill a Pot, a 2v2 mode where witches must gather specific props under a time limit.Witch Italso offers Steam Workshop support, allowing players to create and share custom maps using an in-game editor.
The game provides a range of customization options through unlockable items and crafting, letting players personalize their characters with costumes, brooms, and more. With physics-based prop movement and multiple skills available,Witch Itemphasizes both strategy and creativity. Players can join public servers or set up private sessions with friends, with a mix of official and player-made maps available for a dynamic hide-and-seek experience.
Epic Games Free Period: November 7 – November 14
Genre:First-person shooter, Indie game, Strategy
Developer:Sweet Bandits Studios
Deceive Inc.is a first-person shooter that blends elements of hero and extraction shooters with a spy theme. Developed by Sweet Bandits Studios, the game features a roster of agents, each with their own abilities and gadgets, all competing to retrieve a package before rival teams. A key feature is the ability to disguise as NPCs or even objects using a holographic projector, which could help players blend in and avoid detection. However, shooting or being shot appears to reveal a player’s identity. The game also involves hacking terminals and using character skills to outmaneuver opponents in pursuit of the objective.
The game offers a variety of characters, split into four classes: Vanguards, Trackers, Scoundrels, and Disruptors, each with different potential playstyles. With cross-play support, players on various platforms can team up and compete. Gadgets like inflatable mats, bulletproof umbrellas, and other tech could allow players to approach missions in a range of creative ways. From the details,Deceive Inc.wants players to emphasizes stealth, strategy, and quick decision-making, with the goal of completing the mission and escaping before anyone else.
Epic Games Free Period: November 14 – November 21
Genre:Platform, Adventure
Developer:Konami
Castlevania Anniversary Collectionis a compilation of eight classic titles from theCastlevaniaseries, released by Konami in celebration of the company’s 50th anniversary. The collection features a selection of games that trace the franchise’s early history. It includes a range of modern features, such as multiple display settings like original, pixel-perfect, and widescreen, along with customizable borders for players to adjust the visual presentation to their preference.In addition to the gameplay improvements, the collection offers a bonus eBook,The History of Castlevania: Book of the Crescent Moon, which provides additional context, interviews with the development staff, and previously unreleased sketches and design documents. The collection also includes the Japanese versions of the games (with the exception ofSimon’s Quest), giving players the option to experience the regional variations.
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