New Game Releases This Week, November 2–8, 2026: Zelda: Ocarina of Time Leads the List
Four games launch this week, led by The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 on November 5, with Metaphor: ReFantazio and Pikmin 4 following next week.
This week's release calendar is short but heavy on Nintendo's new console. According to Video Games Chronicle's release schedule, four games are due between November 2 and 8, 2026, and three of them land on Switch 2. The headline name is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, which is listed for Thursday, November 5.
The dates below are the publishers' announced release dates. Local launch times vary by region and platform, so the exact hour your copy unlocks may differ.
This week's releases, day by day
Thursday, November 5
Three games are listed for Thursday:
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Switch 2)
- Edge of Memories (PS5, Xbox, PC)
- Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Encore Edition (Switch 2)
Edge of Memories is the only title this week listed for PlayStation, Xbox and PC players. The other two Thursday releases are listed for Switch 2 only.
Friday, November 6
Stellar Blade is listed for Switch 2 on Friday. The schedule shows no other releases for the rest of the week.
What is coming next week (November 9–15)
The following week is dominated by one day. Three games are listed for Thursday, November 12:
- Metaphor: ReFantazio (Switch 2)
- Pikmin 4: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy (Switch 2)
- Sonic Pico Park (PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch, Switch 2)
Sonic Pico Park has the widest reach of the three, with a listing across PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch and Switch 2.
What it means for you
If you own a Switch 2, this is a busy stretch: three games arrive this week and three more Switch 2 releases follow on November 12, including the multi-platform Sonic Pico Park. Owners of PS5, Xbox or PC have one release to look at this week, Edge of Memories, and one multi-platform release next week, Sonic Pico Park.
The schedule does not list prices or editions, so check the relevant store page for cost, file size and any pre-order options. Because the dates come from announced plans, it is worth confirming them on the store before you set aside time to play.
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Quick answers
What is the biggest game release this week?
Based on the schedule, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 on November 5 is the headline release. It shares that day with Edge of Memories and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Encore Edition.
Is Stellar Blade coming to Switch 2 this week?
Yes. The schedule lists Stellar Blade for Switch 2 on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Which games launch on multiple platforms?
This week, Edge of Memories is listed for PS5, Xbox and PC. Next week, Sonic Pico Park is listed for PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch and Switch 2.
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