Top 5 Upcoming RPGs Of November 2022 (Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Warhammer 40k Darktide and More)
Oct. 11, 2022As we round up the last couple of Top 5 RPG videos to end the year, it’s great to look back on what kind of year we’ve had. We’ve had some interesting numbers ones ranging from a new Monster Hunter expansion to a long-awaited souls entry,Elden Ring. Last month our top spot went to Star Ocean The Divine Force, which added a new entry to the franchise with a new party of characters to get to know.
Release Date: November 30th
Platform: PC (Xbox Series X|S Releasing Later)
Developer: Fatshark
Publisher: Fatshark
Taking our honourable mention this month is none other than the dark universe of Warhammer 40k: Darktide. This title is an fps shooter with some strong RPG elements. Set on the planet of Atoma Prime, Tertium is a place ruled by the Imperium of Man. Players will take on the role of a prisoner swept up in the fight to steer away the forces of Chaos. Trying to push back the enemy forces and their lead Nurgle.
On a mission-by-mission basis, they are split into Assassinations, Raids, Strike and Repair. Players will have customisation options such as choosing your initial sentence will also determine some of the cosmetics your character will adorn. Players can choose from classes Ogryns, Zealots, Psykers and Veterans.
Darktide features a simple loadout system, consisting of a Primary Weapon, a Secondary Weapon, and three Gadgets. Using a hybrid combat system which integrates both melee for hack and slash combat, as well as ranged weapons. Giving you a choice of how you want to slay Nurgle and their hellspawn. Enemies range from plague zombies, humans fallen prey to Nurgle’s influence. To the worst of the worst, a pile of mutated flesh and tenacles, the Chaos Spawn of Nurgle.
This will be a lot of fun fighting horrendous enemies, using both hammers, guns and more to take them down in online co-op.
Release Date: November 15th
Platform: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Game Pass
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
But be warned, every decision made will carry the weight of consequence, impacting the tightly-knit Alpine community. Not just affecting the immediate members of the community, but for generations to come. Take on judge, jury and executioner in a sort of medieval detective game. But you don’t have to punish who you think is guilty, you can even choose the one who you think deserves it most.
Pentimentwill be released on November 15th for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC, as well as Game Pass.
Release Date: November 28th
Platform: PC
Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
In this MMORPG’s expansion, players will be visiting the Dragon Isles, where they will discover the ancestral land of the dragons. Guarded for many years under a shrouding system by the Titans after the Sundering, a devasting event causing the Dragons to leave. But now the land has once again been awakened, it’s time for the Dragon Aspects to return home. Here players will explore this land’s locations while unlocking centuries-old mysteries.
The highlights for World of Warcraft Dragonflight are not only its brand new zone to explore but the introduction of the new class/race the Dracthyr Evokers. This also unlocks dragon riding which is unique to this class. The level cap will also be increased to 70 and the game’s talent system and professions are getting a shake-up. A new mechanic coming to WoW will be the ability to ride dragons in a sort of “train your own dragon” feature. The ability to ride dragons adds special moves, a special skill tree and the option to customise your Drakes appearance by taking on additional challenges.
Rep grind will be able to advance all reputations at the same time to gain Renown. There are four different reputations coming with Dragon Isles, hopefully meaning a more alt-friendly system for all. The game’s UI has also been given an update and now classes are not limited by race. So if you’re been waiting to make a Tauren Rogue now’s your chance. This expansion should be a great starting point for newer players and a refreshed experience for veterans.
Worlds of Warcraft Dragonflightwill be released on November 28th for PC.
Release Date: November 11th
Platform: PS5, PS4, Switch & PC
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Battles are in tactical format that takes place on a three-dimensional field. The game will have a completely revamped AI system that enables enemies to even change their tactics depending on the situation, making for a much more challenging experience, and keeping players on their toes.
Further changes have been made to the level management from the original game, now using a unit-by-unit level system instead of the class-wide one. This provides options for endless theorycrafting for classes, equipment, skills and magic. You can also enjoy full voice acting in both English and Japanese as well as re-recorded music with live performances.
Tactics Orge: Rebornreleases on Playstation 5, Playstation 4, Switch and PC on November 11th.
Release Date: November 18th
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Developer: Game Freak
Publisher: Nintendo
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet takes a different route this time, as players won’t start out like a traditional Pokemon game where they leave home to start their own adventure. This time they will enrol in Paldea’s prestigious Academy. There they will be tasked with a Grand Treasure Hunt that will be completed over 3 major story arcs. Gyms will be returning but can be challenged in the order trainers see fit. There will no longer be a linear path to follow.
In the first open-world game in the franchise, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will send trainers to Paldea. Trainers will be able to explore this wild and new area, teeming with secrets and things to find. This time round players will be able to take part in a four-player co-op option in trading, battling and exploring. Paldea has something odd going on in its lands called the Terastral Phenomenom. This happening causes Pokemon to shine bright like a diamond, their bodies taking on jewelled and they’re definitely more magical in appearance. All Pokemon in Paldea can Terastallize and take on this shiny form. Pokemon with rare Terra types exist in the wilds and are quite capable of holding their own against single trainers. To take down and capture these powerful monsters, players will need to join up and create raid groups.
Of course, no new Pokemon game would be complete without the introduction of some new Pokemon. Meet the likes of chonky pig-type creature called Lechonk, as well as new legendaries Koraidon representing Scarlet and Miraidon representing Violet. Trainers can even ride these Legendary Pokemon as mounts, similar to what happened in Legends. They can run through fields, soar in the air, swim in the ocean, or even climb up mountains vertically.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetrelease exclusively on the Nintendo Switch on November 18th.
Release Date: November 4h
Platform: PC and Switch
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Harvestella might look like your normal farming sim, but it has a unique twist, its seasons as well as combat. All the four usual temperaments, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, are all regulated by the Seaslight. These gargantuan monoliths are responsible for ensuring the seasons correctly flow from one to the next. However, this natural cycle is being disrupted by the Quietus, and heralds horrific dust storms, among other perils.
Here players will get to grow their own crops including fruits and vegetables. Sell them or use the materials to craft. This includes making your own items that help your HP recovery or give you a temporary stat boost. You can even have pets help you out in your travels and livestock to raise. It would all sound like the idyllic life if it wasn’t for the Quietus with its life-threatening impact.
But this title isn’t just about farming. Each job class in Harvestella will have a unique skill board that will contain both Active and Passive Abilities. There will be various ways to unlock each class and will have different types of requirements. Some basic classes include Fighter, Mage, and Shadow Walker. Shadow Walkers use twin blades to slice and dice, while Mages use their magical attacks to inflict their foes. Target an enemy’s weak point to gain the upper hand with Double Break state. The entire Skill Board looks to have 12 job-specific boards, meaning quite the choice. You can switch between jobs with ease during battles making for some flexible combat.
There seems to be something for everyone in this unique slice-of-life title, that is a tad more perilous than inheriting your Grandpa’s farm.
Harvestellawill be cropping up on November 4th, for PC and Switch.
That’s a wrap for theTop RPGs of November. Did I miss your favourite November release? What games are you most looking forward to this year? Please let us know in the comments below.
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Yuria
News Editor at Fextralife. Yuria is an avid PC gamer and Twitch streamer who enjoys online multi-player games and believes games should have amazing storylines not just great graphics.
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