Tutorial? We don't know her. These open-world games spare you from too much handholding and drop you straight into action.

Discover the top open-world games that challenge players to navigate vast landscapes without mini-maps, immersing them in survival and exploration.

Computer Worlds is a new showcase celebrating the “best in games: the beautiful, the strange, and the distinctive.” The ...

Amazon will no longer publish UK developer Maverick Games’ yet-to-be-titled open-world driving game, reports The Game Business. “As part of our strategic evolution to focus on projects that leverage ...

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 ...

Once upon a time, promoting a new game with the phrase “open world” was enough to pique many gamers’ interest. But these days, that promise alone is hardly enough to set games apart. After all, games ...

A PS4 and PS Vita open world game might get a surprise PS5 compatibility patch, as its developer is interested in fixing issues that have prevented its availability on current-gen platforms. The game ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

Discover how open-world game development works, from the complete game design process for creating vast maps to building advanced NPC systems that bring worlds alive. Horizon Forbidden West - Steam ...

As with both of its predecessors, Spider-Man 2 returns to an alternate version of New York City (one that takes some laughable liberties, like truncating Manhattan at 135th Street or packing the ...

In most open-world game scenarios, players are citizens. They may come from different nations or towns as they explore, but that is the general setup. Other open-world games feature foreigners as a ...

Capcom has responded to ongoing fan speculation about Resident Evil Requiem being an open world game with a definitive-sounding response. Fan discussion and leaks around the game have long pointed to ...