[This Week's Motivation] Latest Releases Include "Europa Universalis V" and "Zelda: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity" – November 3–9, 2025
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Monday is here again. For gamers, there’s nothing more exciting than a week packed with new releases—but how many people actually keep track of exactly what’s coming out this week? In our weekly series “This Week’s Motivation,” we’ll recap the highly anticipated titles releasing this week to help those who might exclaim, “Wait—was that released this week!?”
Europa Universalis V
Release Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Store: Steam
Price: ¥7,990
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A grand strategy game set across approximately 500 years—from the late Middle Ages to the age of revolution. Players choose one from hundreds of nations and guide their country using diplomacy, warfare, economics, and other tools to shape its fate. Beyond simply following historical events, bold decisions allow players to create alternate histories, offering infinite possibilities that deliver a deeply immersive and intricate historical simulation experience.
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The upcoming “Europa Universalis V,” releasing on November 4, 2025, is the latest title from Paradox Interactive—the Swedish studio that stands unmatched in its development of serious historical games. Based on extensive playtesting of the pre-release version, here are some standout features of this game.
[November 1, 2025, 11:00 AM]
- Keywords:
- PC:Europa Universalis V
- PC
- Strategy
- Paradox Interactive
- Paradox Tinto
- Europe
- Strategic Level
- Historical
- Play Report
- Writer: Yoshimuro Ryo
Zelda Hyrule Warriors: Seal War Chronicle
Release Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Store: My Nintendo Store
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An action game centered on the “Seal War,” a pivotal conflict during the founding era of the Kingdom of Hyrule. This title portrays the foundational “official history” that underpins the story told in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Players take on the roles of the first king, Rauru, and Princess Zelda as they confront the moment of the Demon King’s birth. New gameplay elements include the “Zonau Gear,” which can be used indefinitely as long as battery remains, and cooperative ultimate moves called “Sync Strike,” significantly expanding strategic depth and enhancing combat satisfaction.
Football Manager 26
Release Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Stores: Steam / PS Store / Xbox Store
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A simulation game centered on managing a soccer club. Players become the manager, assembling their team using an updated UI and tools integrated with real-world transfer markets, while developing unique tactics to face opponents in matches. The game’s match engine has been rebuilt using Unity, delivering highly detailed player movements and pitch intricacies. By mastering both team management and tactical planning, guide your club toward long-term success.