All articles tagged with #open world
Samson: A Tyndalston Story, a new noir open-world action game from Liquid Swords led by ex-Rockstar talent, teases a GTA‑like experience focused on melee combat and shifting factions, with no firearms, and targets early 2026 releases on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S as GTA 6 fever mounts.
Crimson Desert, an open-world RPG from Pearl Abyss, releases March 19, 2026 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X. The game’s world is described as at least twice as large as Skyrim’s playable area and bigger than Red Dead Redemption 2, with flying dragon mounts adding more scale. While hype is high, some pre-release footage appears shallow, and it remains to be seen whether the expansive world will feel alive and offer depth in story and exploration.
Crimson Desert, an upcoming open-world RPG developed by Pearl Abyss, is set to be twice the size of Skyrim and larger than Red Dead Redemption 2, featuring expansive terrains, sky islands, and various gameplay mechanics, with a release date of March 19, 2026.
A new gameplay trailer for ExeKiller combines elements of Red Dead Redemption 2's Western open-world with Cyberpunk 2077's dystopian setting, featuring non-linear missions, extensive weapon customization, and a grim cyberpunk environment, promising an engaging experience for fans of both genres. The game is initially launching on Steam with plans for console ports.
Crimson Desert features an open world on the continent of Pywel that is at least twice the size of Skyrim's and larger than Red Dead Redemption 2's map, emphasizing scale and interactivity over mere size, with gameplay involving flying on a dragon and a focus on player-driven role-playing through activities and quests.
Nintendo reflects on the prolonged development of Metroid Prime 4, attributing its unique design and slower pace to sticking with their original vision despite changing industry trends, which may have contributed to mixed player reception.
Nintendo explained that Metroid Prime 4 will not be open-world but will feature a hub-based design inspired by older Zelda games, emphasizing exploration through unlocking areas rather than open-world freedom, and chose to stick to their original vision despite changing player preferences and industry trends.
Where Winds Meet is an ambitious Wuxia-themed RPG with stylish combat and a sprawling open world, but it is marred by technical problems, uneven storytelling, and overly complex micromanagement systems that hinder the overall experience.
After 20 hours of play, 'Where Winds Meet' impresses with its vast scale, detailed world, and ambitious design, but is marred by numerous bugs and unfinished features. The game offers a mix of single-player and multiplayer experiences set in 10th-century China, with complex systems and stunning combat choreography, yet its technical issues and overwhelming content make it a challenging preview. Despite its flaws, it shows potential to be a remarkable title if polished properly before release.
Agefield High: Rock The School is a new game resembling Bully, featuring a high school setting with open-world exploration and rebellious gameplay, gaining viral attention and planned for release on consoles in 2026, with PC priority.
Rockstar abandoned its long-anticipated PlayStation-exclusive spy game 'Agent' because the company concluded that the open-world format doesn't work well for spy narratives, which rely on tight, frenetic storytelling that doesn't translate easily into open-world gameplay.
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser explained that the open-world spy game 'Agent' was ultimately abandoned because it couldn't be made to work effectively as a video game, due to the genre's storytelling style conflicting with open-world gameplay mechanics. Despite multiple versions and attempts, the game never came together and was eventually scrapped, with Houser questioning if a good open-world spy game is even possible.
Rockstar's secret agent-themed GTA 5 DLC was halfway developed before being abandoned due to the incompatibility of spy narratives with open-world gameplay, as explained by long-time GTA writer Dan Houser, who also noted that the canceled 'Agent' game was a complex project that ultimately didn't fit Rockstar's style.
Project TAL is an upcoming single-player open-world action RPG inspired by Korean mythology, featuring fast-paced combat, a dynamic companion system, and exploration of traditional Tal masks, set to release on unspecified consoles and PC in 2027.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's director Naoki Hamaguchi defends the game's pacing and side content, stating players are too busy to fully enjoy it and promising adjustments in the next installment to better balance story and gameplay. Despite some criticism of filler content, he emphasizes that the current length and structure are intentional, reflecting modern players' busy lifestyles, and notes that community feedback will influence future game design.