Weekly Game News: November 9, 2026
This November 9, 2026 game news roundup covers 10 updates across Delta Force, PUBG MOBILE, Free Fire, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Honor of Kings, Golden Spatula, Age of Empires Mobile, and Monster Hunter Outlanders via Midasbuy. Highlights include Season Aurora, PUBG MOBILE V4.7 and FLASH, the FFWS Global Finals, Modern Warfare 4 Season 1, esports and skin events, and new top-up bonuses.
What's new in gaming this week?
Here are three quick answers from this November 9, 2026 edition. Explore all 10 updates below for full details and source links.
When does Delta Force Season Aurora launch?
November 10, 2026, across PC, mobile, and console, with the Martelo Operator, Zenith Port map, and Phantom Blade Zero collaboration. Read the Aurora update.
When do PUBG MOBILE V4.7 and Seal City arrive?
V4.7 Arctic Chronicles is scheduled for November 12, while the Seal City PvE map is scheduled for November 13. See the PUBG MOBILE preview.
What top-up bonuses does Midasbuy offer for Monster Hunter Outlanders?
The first top-up of each denomination earns double Crimson Crest Coin once per amount; later top-ups can receive up to 28% extra. Check the Midasbuy guide.
Delta Force Season Aurora Arrives November 10 With Martelo and Phantom Blade Zero Collaboration
Delta Force’s Aurora season launches November 10 across PC, mobile, and console. The update introduces Assault Operator Veronica Cardozo, known as Martelo, a major Brakkesh 2.0 refresh with Ahsarah and Haavk faction battles, the new Warfare map Zenith Port, and the AN-94 Assault Rifle. The Phantom Blade Zero collaboration runs November 10–December 10, while the separate Collab Legendary Gift event runs November 10–December 3. Players can earn the Seven-Star Sword - G3 Legendary firearm appearance and Tactical Armament Vouchers by completing missions and accumulating in-match survival time. The DFI Sweden World Championship prediction event begins November 11 and runs through December 3, with rewards for correctly predicting a finalist and the overall champion.
PUBG MOBILE V4.7 Arctic Chronicles Arrives November 12; Seal City PvE Opens November 13
PUBG MOBILE’s V4.7 update, Arctic Chronicles, is scheduled for November 12. The preview highlights new themed gameplay, Classic Mode adjustments, and updates to World of Wonder and Metro Royale; the Erangel Subzero mode is planned for December. Seal City, a new infected-city PvE map, is scheduled to open on November 13. The Chicko’s Loot system invites players to collect Lucky Eggs for prize chances, including a chance to obtain the M416 Glacier weapon skin. The skin is a possible reward, not a guaranteed drop.
Free Fire Launches Storm Arena Alongside the FFWS Global Finals 2026 in Bangkok
Garena launched Storm Arena on November 6 as a global Free Fire campaign celebrating the FFWS Global Finals 2026. The event brings storm-themed features to Battle Royale and Clash Squad, including esports-inspired visuals, an MVP Squad system, and the Prime MVP Showcase. Players can earn free rewards such as an MP5 gun skin, an emote, and a Monster Truck vehicle skin; FFWS-themed activities also feature cosmetics representing the 24 competing teams. The FFWS Global Finals run from November 6–28 in Bangkok, Thailand, with 24 teams competing for a USD 1.2 million prize pool.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 Goes Live With DMZ X01 and Warzone Integration
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 launched on November 6, bringing new content to Multiplayer, DMZ, and Warzone. DMZ adds X01, an underground GRANIT Arms facility beneath Hajin, with new areas, threats, equipment, and Orders. Warzone is fully integrated with Modern Warfare 4, adding the Hajin Battle Royale map and Zodiac Resurgence map, new gear and gameplay features, and a Nintendo Switch 2 release. Infinity Ward published additional fixes and improvements on November 7, including stability and X01 gameplay adjustments.
PUBG MOBILE FLASH Launches November 13 With Smaller Downloads and Shared Game Progress
PUBG MOBILE FLASH is a separate lightweight app scheduled to launch on November 13. The official preview lists an initial download of under 0.96 GB on Google Play and approximately 1.75 GB on the App Store, with faster loading, smoother gameplay, and lower memory use compared with FLASH Beta. FLASH remains within the PUBG MOBILE ecosystem: players keep the same friends, items, and game world across the original app and FLASH. Players can choose the version that best fits their device and storage preferences.
PUBG MOBILE Esports Teases 2026 PMGC With 39 Slots and an Istanbul Championship
PUBG MOBILE Esports has started building anticipation for the 2026 PUBG MOBILE Global Championship, announcing 39 slots for the global competition. The official esports roadmap lists Istanbul, Türkiye, as the host city for the November–December 2026 event window. The complete qualified-team list and detailed match schedule have not yet been published in the materials reviewed, so the 39-slot teaser should not be treated as a confirmed team list.
Honor of Kings Offers Guan Yu’s Triumphant Knight Skin for as Little as 1 Token
Honor of Kings Global’s 11.11 Skin Bonanza features Triumphant Knight Guan Yu, scheduled to become available on November 11. From November 5–17, players can join the New Epic Skin for 1 Token event to redeem a 709-Token Voucher; using the voucher during the skin’s first week can reduce the cost to as little as 1 Token. The Global account has also posted a prediction campaign for the KPL 2026 Grand Finals, scheduled for November 14 in Chengdu, China. KPL is China’s domestic professional league; this roundup covers the Global account’s preview rather than broader domestic-server updates.
Golden Spatula 18.6 Adds Lore & Legends Content Ahead of November 12 Anniversary Events
Golden Spatula Version 18.6 arrived on November 4 with another Enchanted Wilds balance update. The Lore & Legends: Treasure Trail content also brings Ezreal, Nunu & Willump, Amumu, Janna, and Smolder, alongside the new Monster trait. The official account has previewed an Anniversary Celebration warm-up starting November 12 and the new Legendary Arena, Heartsong Gem Concert, launching on the same day. The update also changes the Technology Key mechanic, including its effects and unlock conditions; check the in-game notice for the final details.
Age of Empires Mobile Stormlands Opens a Cross-Server Contest for the Temple of Zeus
Age of Empires Mobile’s Stormlands is a cross-server Kingdom competition in which players build Alliance Strongholds, defeat monsters, occupy cities, and collect Storm Points while competing for control of the Temple of Zeus. For the eligible Era #001–#160 group, the official launch schedule lists a Matching Stage on November 1, a Contest Stage from November 2–15, and a Recovery Stage from November 16–18. The official account has also shared a Stormlands gameplay walkthrough and a new collection of creator guides to help players understand the rules and strategy. Separately, the Herald’s Ghostfire Carnival, featuring the Ravenous Pumpkin Citadel theme draw, runs through November 12 on eligible servers. Event timing is era-specific, so check the in-game schedule for your server.
Midasbuy Offers Double First Top-Ups and Up to 28% Extra Crimson Crest Coin for Monster Hunter Outlanders
Midasbuy has published a Monster Hunter Outlanders top-up guide with bonus Crimson Crest Coin on purchases. The first top-up of each denomination earns double Crimson Crest Coin once per amount; every later top-up can receive up to 28% extra. Bonus currency is credited with the purchase after payment confirmation. Available payment methods and local prices depend on the player’s region, so check the local Midasbuy top-up page for current availability and terms.
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