The first few months of 2026 have already been exceptionally strong for fans of the open-world genre in gaming, with several standout and very different titles that approach the formula in their own ...

Open-world games are one of the most-played types of games in the gaming hobby. Whether it is RPGs, action FPS, or games with a focus on adventure, they remain popular. Newer RPGs also include open ...

Vlad Mazanko is Ukraine-based gaming enthusiast, writing about the industry since 2013 and covering everything from games and studios to movies and TV shows. He joined the Valnet family back in 2021, ...

Wow, there sure are a lot of open-world video games out there, huh? In the last decade or so, open-world games have truly flooded consoles and PC marketplaces. And while some of these games aren’t ...

Linda Güster is a Contributor at DualShockers and a German, UK-based gaming journalist specializing in video games, esports, industry analysis, features, lists, reviews, interviews, and news. She has ...

Open-world games have become one of the most saturated genres in modern gaming. Huge maps, skill trees, side quests, crafting systems, and combat arenas dominate the industry every year. The formula ...

Vlad Mazanko is Ukraine-based gaming enthusiast, writing about the industry since 2013 and covering everything from games and studios to movies and TV shows. He joined the Valnet family back in 2021, ...

Ben Veress is a Contributing Features Writer at DualShockers based in Melbourne, Australia. He has been covering games professionally since 2021, with experience writing features, lists, reviews, and ...

Lucas Kloberdanz-Dyck is a writer for Collider. He grew up creating lists, stories, and worlds, which led to his love of anime and video games. He attended Sheridan College where he earned an Honours ...

From hidden gems to major releases, 2026 has already been a hotbed of 10/10 open-world games, and we're not even halfway through the year. Despite a seemingly quiet start to 2026 (at least, compared ...

There are a lot of open-world games vying for our attention. So, understandably, many skip those that don’t garner immediate favor with fans and critics alike. After all, why should you commit to play ...