GTA 6 got its pre-load date and a 212 GB download size, World of Warcraft: Forever went live, Ocarina of Time landed on Switch 2, and two big card sets, Pokémon Delta Reign and Magic’s Star Trek, opened up. Here are the five stories that mattered most from this week.
Week of Nov 1 to Nov 7, 2026 · Sources linked in each story
Table of Contents
1. Rockstar sets the GTA 6 pre-load: Nov 10, up to 212 GB
Rockstar confirmed that digital pre-loading for Grand Theft Auto VI starts on Tuesday, Nov 10. On PS5 it opens at midnight local time, and on Xbox Series X|S it opens at 12 a.m. GMT, which is 4 p.m. PT on Nov 9. The download needs up to 212 GB depending on the device, and code-in-box copies reach retailers from Nov 12. The game launches Nov 19.
Why it matters: Clear 212 GB now, not on launch night. Our GTA 6 release date and pre-load guide, the storage and SSD breakdown and the GTA games in order list cover the rest.
(Sources: Game Informer, GamesRadar)
2. World of Warcraft: Forever launches
Blizzard launched World of Warcraft: Forever on Nov 4 at 3 p.m. Pacific. It is included with an active WoW subscription or Game Time, everyone starts at level 1, and the level cap is 60. The first new raids are planned for Dec 9, and Hardcore comes after launch.
Why it matters: No extra purchase for subscribers, which lowers the barrier for lapsed players. See our WoW: Forever release time guide.
3. Ocarina of Time arrives on Switch 2
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake released Nov 5 as a Switch 2 exclusive. Nintendo announced the date at its Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on Sept 8. Coverage describes overhauled visuals, refreshed sound and full voice acting.
Why it matters: It is the biggest Zelda release of the anniversary year. Our Ocarina of Time remake guide has the details.
4. Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Delta Reign releases
Delta Reign hit shelves Nov 6, headlined by Mega Rayquaza ex alongside Mega Golurk ex, Mega Malamar ex and Mega Golisopod ex. The English set has 141 cards, 103 in the main set plus 38 secret rares, and it includes the two-card Legendary Stadium cards. Prereleases ran from Oct 24.
Why it matters: Launch week is when prices move fastest. Start with our Delta Reign card list, the Delta Reign chase cards and Mega Evolution sets in order.
(Sources: TCGplayer, Siliconera)
5. Magic: Star Trek prereleases begin
Prerelease events for Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek started Nov 6 and run through Nov 12 (sealed). The set comes to MTG Arena on Nov 10 and tabletop release is Nov 13, per Wizards’ retailer schedule.
Why it matters: The four Commander decks and signed headliners drive most of the buzz. See our Star Trek Commander decks guide and chase cards list.
(Sources: Wizards of the Coast, ICv2)
Also this week
- Bandai’s English page reportedly lists One Piece OP-18, The Dominance of God, for Nov 20 (Shonen TCG).
- Delta Reign was reported to arrive in Pokémon TCG Live on Nov 5 (Star City Games).
- A Jeep tie-in ad with Doctor Doom, reported Nov 6, has fans watching for a third Avengers: Doomsday trailer. Unconfirmed by Marvel (BamSmackPow).
Coming up next week
- Nov 9 (4 p.m. PT): GTA 6 pre-load opens on Xbox.
- Nov 10: GTA 6 pre-load on PS5; Star Trek arrives on MTG Arena.
- Nov 12: GTA 6 code-in-box copies reach retailers.
- Nov 13: Magic: Star Trek tabletop release.
- Nov 19 and 20: GTA 6 launches; One Piece OP-18 English release follows.
Next step: Follow @HelloNerdsnack on X for the daily version.
Read next: GTA 5 vs GTA 6 · MTG Star Trek Commander decks · Delta Reign card list
Add NerdSnack as a preferred source on Google
The Weekly Pull
The biggest card price moves, every Friday.
The week’s biggest card and collectible price moves, plus the movie, anime and game releases worth knowing about. Sign up and get our free Black Friday 2026 price-to-beat cheat sheet. Free. Unsubscribe anytime.
Everything we recommend, curated in one place — from anime merch to gaming gear and snacks.
