Top 5 New Games | November 2024

Metro Awakening' Interview Reveals New Screenshots, Game Details & Locomotion Options

November is loaded with incredible new games, from a thrilling VR experience to a unique LEGO twist on an epic franchise. Here’s a look at the top five games that should be on everyone’s radar this month– all available at CDKeys.

Find discounts on the biggest new games in the Coming Soon section of the CDKeys store.

Empire of the Ants

Release Date: November 7 (3 days early access with Deluxe Edition)

Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch

First up, something for the Real Time Strategy fans.. In fact, this is easily one of the most anticipated RTS games of the year.

Step into the perilous world of Empire of the Ants, an innovative RTS game that puts you at the helm of an ant colony’s fight for survival and expansion. Based on Bernard Werber’s acclaimed novel, the game blends strategy, exploration, and adventure as you lead your colony through lush, photorealistic forest environments (crafted in Unreal Engine 5). Every patch of ground becomes a vast battleground where you’ll forage for resources, engage in fierce battles against other insect factions, and defend your territory from environmental hazards and predators.

With a mix of single-player campaign and PvP multiplayer options, Empire of the Ants offers an immersive gameplay experience where your strategic choices impact your colony’s fate.

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Metro Awakening (VR)

Release Date: November 7 (48hr early access with Deluxe Edition)

Platforms: PC, PS5, Meta Quest

Metro Awakening is the latest game in the acclaimed Metro series, designed exclusively as a virtual reality (VR) experience. Set as a prequel to the earlier games, Metro Awakening takes players deep into the Metro universe’s origins, exploring a gritty post-apocalyptic Moscow subway system where humanity has retreated to escape the toxic surface. This time around, the story follows Serdar, a doctor navigating the underground tunnels in search of his missing wife.

Developed by Vertigo Games and Deep Silver, and featuring direct involvement from series creator Dmitry Glukhovsky, the game utilizes VR technology to elevates the horror and humanity of the Metro seres to a new level. Awakening is an immersive experience that captures (and intensifies) the survival, exploration, and stealth gameplay for which the series is known.

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LEGO Horizon Adventures

Release Date: November 14

Platforms: PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch

LEGO Horizon Adventures brings the beloved Horizon Zero Dawn universe into a delightful, family-friendly LEGO format, combining the iconic LEGO charm with the post-apocalyptic world of Horizon. Set in a world reimagined in LEGO bricks, players join Aloy and other fan-favorite characters like Erend and Varl on a quest through the Nora settlement of Mother’s Heart and other vibrant LEGO landscapes filled with towering robot-dinosaurs and natural environments.

With single-player and cooperative multiplayer modes, LEGO Horizon Adventures is perfect for fans of either franchise,  and for those looking for a fun, relaxed gaming experience that can be enjoyed solo or with friends/family.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Release Date: November 19

Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S

Take to the skies like never before with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, the next evolution in the beloved flight simulation series. Building upon its critically acclaimed predecessor, this new edition elevates realism and immersion to new heights, featuring a plethora of new aircraft—from commercial airliners to helicopters, gliders, and even hot air balloons.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 introduces new missions and challenges that cater to pilots of all skill levels. From aerial firefighting and rescue operations to cargo transport and air racing. Enhanced AI and multiplayer features make flying with friends or competing against others even more engaging. While the game’s stunning 4K visuals and support for virtual reality provide a truly breathtaking experience.

Additionally, Flight Simulator 2024 significantly enhances the game world with improved “digital twin” technology, including over 4,000 times more ground detail, accurate climate effects, and dynamic wildlife. Whether you’re piloting over mountains, urban landscapes, or ocean expanses, each environment feels realistic and alive. How is this possible? The magic of cloud streaming reduces the local storage requirement, making the game accessible to those who also have Call of Duty installed, without compromising on the quality of visuals.

Buy Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Now

Play it with Game Pass!

Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl

Release Date: November 20

Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S

It’s really happening! This highly anticipated sequel to the cult-classic series if finally here! Return once more to a post-apocalyptic Russian landscape teeming with radiation, mutants, mercenaries… and just general… horror. Explore a treacherous open world as a lone “Stalker”. And remember– Every choice matters; from the alliances you forge to the very steps you take.

Prepare to explore abandoned ruins, uncover hidden secrets, and fight for survival in this unforgiving environment where every. bullet. counts. With its day-night cycle, realistic weather effects, and intricate ecosystems, each player’s experience in the Zone will be entirely unique.

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Play it with Game Pass!

 

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