The final months of 2025 are shaping up to be a feast for PC gamers. From massive sequels and management sims to fresh takes on beloved franchises, November and December are packed with variety. Whether you’re looking to build an empire, dive into epic battles, or lose yourself in old-school storytelling, there’s something waiting on the calendar.
Europa Universalis V – November 4, 2025
Paradox Interactive returns to its grand strategy roots with Europa Universalis V, a game that promises to refine the studio’s legacy formula while making it more approachable. The historical scope remains immense — centuries of diplomacy, colonization, and warfare — but with a cleaner interface and a new AI diplomacy model that gives rival nations more personality. Fans of long-term campaigns and intricate empire-building will find plenty to dig into, while newcomers get a gentler on-ramp to one of strategy gaming’s most famous sandboxes.
Football Manager 26 – November 4, 2025
Also landing on the same day, Football Manager 26 continues the annual ritual of spreadsheets, tactics, and emotional rollercoasters. This year’s edition expands the data-driven match engine and integrates an improved player development tracker that makes youth prospects feel more organic. With real-world football growing ever more data-heavy, FM26doubles down on realism while still keeping the familiar thrill of finding that one wonderkid who changes everything.
Sonic Rumble – November 5, 2025
Rumble brings Sonic back to high-speed chaos in a new multiplayer direction. It’s part racing, part platforming, and all momentum, featuring compact arenas where up to 16 players sprint, spin-dash, and sabotage each other in short, competitive matches. It’s the kind of game that might not aim for deep storytelling but thrives on fun and replayability — a perfect online fix for the holiday season.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion – December 1, 2025
Marvel’s gaming lineup gets another bold entry with Cosmic Invasion, an action-RPG set far beyond Earth. Players take on roles across the galaxy, forming customizable hero teams to face off against cosmic threats like the Kree and the Celestials. Early previews point to massive environments, snappy real-time combat, and a balance between solo missions and co-op story arcs. It’s ambitious and cinematic — exactly what Marvel fans have been asking for since the studio’s last big crossover event.
Octopath Traveler 0 – December 4, 2025
Square Enix revisits the stunning HD-2D aesthetic with Octopath Traveler 0, a prequel to the hit JRPG series. The game introduces a darker narrative tone, expanding on the intertwining paths of eight new characters in a morally complex world. The classic turn-based combat returns with added layers — time mechanics, revamped job synergies, and narrative decisions that genuinely reshape each journey. It’s a love letter to fans of the genre, closing the year with emotional storytelling and visual artistry.
Looking Ahead
November and December promise a strong finish for 2025 — a blend of deep strategy, fast-paced action, and imaginative storytelling. Whether you prefer a quiet night managing tactics from a virtual dugout or a galactic showdown against alien warlords, these final months bring something for every taste. It’s the kind of lineup that reminds players why the year’s closing stretch is often the best time to be a gamer.
