You might want to put Spider-Man 2 down for just a second because we've somehow stumbled into another month – and this one's got even more games to choose from.

As always, we've been busy putting together a list of some particularly noteworthy physical releases headed to PlayStation 5 over the next few weeks, as well as a larger selection of games that could well be worth checking out. Have a browse below and let us know if you decide to treat yourself to anything in the comments.

Please note that some external links on this page are affiliate links, which means if you click them and make a purchase we may receive a small percentage of the sale. Please read our FTC Disclosure for more information.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 - 10th November

The latest in Activition's rebooted Modern Warfare series, Modern Warfare 3 returns to PS5 and PS4 on 10th November.

With an all-new campaign, modernised versions of classic Multiplayer maps and an open-world PvE Zombies experience, this is a direct sequel to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II in which Captain Price and Task Force 141 face off against ultranationalist war criminal Vladimir Makarov.

Expect to find the 16 multiplayer maps that launched with Modern Warfare 2 in 2009 return with upgraded graphics, new modes and innovative gameplay features, as well as "the largest Zombies map yet". Pre-orders are available now:

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria - 5th December

From North Beach Games, The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is the latest game inspired by J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth.

It's a survival-meets-crafting title that follows the Dwarves as they embark on a new adventure to reclaim their legendary home of Moria beneath the Misty Mountains. You'll need to join forces to survive, craft, build and explore the mines, keeping an eye out for dangers along the way.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - 7th December

Launching on 7th December, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is a first-person, open-world, action-adventure game set in the Western Frontier of Pandora.

You'll be playing as a Na'vi who's been abducted by the human militaristic corporation known as the RDA. Fifteen years later, you're free, but find yourself a stranger in your birthplace; you'll need to reconnect with your lost heritage, discover what it truly means to be Na'vi, and join other clans to protect Pandora from the RDA.

The Gold Edition includes the full game and the season pass. Pre-orders are open now:

More Upcoming PS5 Games for November and December 2023

But of course, that's not all. Here's a tasty selection of upcoming physical games that are patiently waiting for you to snap them up.

PS5 and PS4 Essentials

If you need to stock up on the essentials for your PS5 or PS4, such as new controllers, PS Plus subscriptions or SSDs for more storage, make sure to check out our dedicated buying guides:

Upcoming Digital-Only PS5 and PS4 Games

If you prefer to buy your games digitally, make sure to pick up some discounted PlayStation Wallet Credit and then browse through our guides below to see complete digital release schedules for PlayStation 5 and PS4.


What PS5 and PS4 games will you be buying in November and December? Tell us in the comments section below.