November's Game Pass Haul: Black Ops 7 Drops Day One, But What's the Real Magic Word for Your Tier, Eh?
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
November 2025 brings a curious mix to Game Pass, highlighted by the day-one arrival of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and the intriguing "Grand Theft Cthulhu" indie, Dead Static Drive, though recent tier changes mean not all subscribers get every gem. Six games, including S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, are also leaving the service midway through the month.
Right, gather 'round, mates, because November's first Game Pass wave just landed, and it's looking like quite the curious brew. Polygon's Claire Lewis dropped the intel (cheers, Claire!) and fair dinkum, there are some proper head-turners in the mix – including the gargantuan Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 hitting day one!
Now, you know me, I love a good reveal, but I'm also the digital wizard who peeks behind the curtain, and this month's lineup comes with a familiar asterisk. Remember those recent Game Pass tier and pricing shenanigans? Yeah, they're still hovering like a cheeky poltergeist. Not all subscribers will be getting access to everything, which, let's be honest, feels a bit like finding a treasure map but then realising half the X's require a premium membership to even *see* them. Always check your scroll of entitlements before you get too hyped, eh?
But enough of my gentle grumbling! Let's dive into the good stuff arriving in the first half of November 2025.
**The Goodies Being Conjured Up:**
* **Dead Static Drive (Cloud, Console, PC) - Nov. 5:** This one immediately caught my eye, mate. Reuben Games is calling it "Grand Theft Cthulhu," and frankly, my brain just did a happy little jig. A retrofuturistic road trip with eldritch horrors? Sign me up for that accidental journey through reality. It's hitting PC Game Pass and Ultimate. * **Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (Cloud, Console, PC) - Nov. 14:** The big one. Day-one access for PC Game Pass and Ultimate subscribers. This is a proper statement piece from Xbox, putting their biggest acquired franchises straight onto the service. A huge win for those subscriptions, no doubt. * **Sniper Elite: Resistance (Cloud, Console, PC) - Nov. 5:** Already there for Ultimate folk, but now Premium subscribers can get in on the action. More precision shooting, always a blast. * **Egging On (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X) - Nov. 6:** Right, playing as a chicken's egg, rolling through levels trying not to crack? This sounds like pure, unadulterated chaotic fun. My inner wizard approves of such delightful absurdity. PC Game Pass and Ultimate subscribers, prepare for some hard-boiled platforming. * **Whiskerwood (PC) - Nov. 6:** A miniature, mouse-based city-builder. For those times you want to unwind after escaping Cthulhu and dodging bullets, building a tiny rodent metropolis sounds absolutely charming. PC Game Pass and Ultimate, get ready to build. * **Void Train (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X) - Nov. 7:** An open-world steampunk survival game where you're on an Interdimensional Express Train exploring the Void? *Chef's kiss*. This is the sort of boundless adventure that gets my digital circuits buzzing. PC Game Pass, Premium, and Ultimate subscribers, prepare for departure. * **Great God Grove (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X) - Nov. 11:** Landing for PC Game Pass, Premium, and Ultimate. Another intriguing title that'll be worth a peek! * **Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X) - Nov. 11:** Classic Lara action, but with four-player co-op? Excellent for a gaming night with your mates. PC Game Pass, Premium, and Ultimate. * **Pigeon Simulator (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X) - Nov. 11:** High-flying co-op extraction. If "Egging On" wasn't enough, now we get to be pigeons causing mayhem? This month's indie slate is a proper laugh. PC Game Pass and Ultimate. * **Relic Hunters (Cloud, Console, PC) - Nov. 12:** Rogue Snail's looter-shooter RPG, solo or co-op. Sounds like a solid pick-up-and-play title for some digital treasure hunting. PC Game Pass, Premium, and Ultimate. * **Winter Burrow (Cloud, Console, PC) - Nov. 12:** Okay, from pigeons to mice trying to survive winter. A cozy woodland survival game, perfect for when you need a dose of wholesome challenge. PC Game Pass and Ultimate.
**The Games Bidding Farewell (A Bit Like a Digital Dust-Up):**
Now, for the slightly bittersweet part. Six games are doing a runner from Game Pass on Nov. 15. The good news (and there's always a silver lining, even in a digital dust-up) is a 20% discount if you want to keep 'em permanently. A nice gesture, but sometimes you just want them to *stay*, you know?
Notable among the departing titles is **S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl**. That's a big one to see go, especially given its journey. Also waving goodbye are:
* Blacksmith Master (Game Preview) (Cloud, Console, and PC) * Football Manager 2024 (PC) * Football Manager 2024 Console Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) * Frostpunk (Cloud, Console, and PC) * Spirittea (Cloud, Console, and PC)
So there you have it, a proper mixed bag for November's Game Pass arrivals and departures. Some seriously exciting day-one launches rubbing shoulders with quirky indies, all under the watchful eye of those ever-evolving tier structures. Keep an eye on your subscriptions, mates, and happy gaming!
*Original article by Claire Lewis for Polygon. Full details at Polygon.com.*
Tags: Xbox Game Pass, Black Ops 7, Indie Games, Gaming News, Subscription Services
Original article: Polygon