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Stories from Nov 4, 2026
Every story The Raytrace first published that day, each with its sources and history.
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen adds Delicious in Dungeon pawns Laios and Marcille
Capcom says the limited-time collaboration runs until Jan. 28, 2027. It starts Nov. 4 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, and Nov. 12 on Switch 2.
God of War Laufey delayed to May 20th, 2027
Santa Monica Studio announced the delay on X, saying it will use the time for finishing touches on the game.
Escape Academy 2, Thronefall and Warhammer Survivors join Game Pass in November
Xbox lists Game Pass additions through November 17, with Football Manager 27 on PC and Pit of Goblin available now.
Bethesda reveals The Elder Scrolls VI's official name: Sentinel
Bethesda Softworks named the next Elder Scrolls game in a YouTube video on Tuesday, with a teaser quote tied to Hammerfell.
FFXIV: Evercold releases February 23, 2027, Square Enix says
Pre-orders are open now on Steam. Square Enix says pre-ordering grants in-game items and early access starting February 19, 2027.
Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is 2026's highest-rated game on Metacritic, at 96
GamesRadar+ reports the Switch 2 remake, out Thursday, Nov. 5, tops 2026's Metacritic list. Critics praised it, with some reservations.
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