Open-World Action
132 storiesThe boundary around Open-World Action remains mechanical rather than thematic or platform-specific. Coverage can compare representative releases, genre boundaries and technical trends across Open-World Action.
CONTROL Resonant Takes Remedy Into a Bigger, Rougher World
Remedy's sequel moves seven years beyond Control, puts Dylan Faden at the centre and opens up a much larger Manhattan. Its melee combat is fast and forceful, but uneven enemy balance and thinner side content still need work.
UNDEFEATED Genesis Puts Superhero Freedom in Players' Hands
Chorus Worldwide and Osaka-based Indie-us Games have released a Steam demo for UNDEFEATED: Genesis. A new trailer shows free flight, fast movement and superpowered combat ahead of the game's 2027 launch on Steam and PlayStation 5.
CONTROL Resonant transforms the series with open world and melee combat
Remedy Entertainment's CONTROL Resonant overhauls the franchise with a new protagonist, a melee-driven combat system and a sprawling open-world Manhattan but faces balancing and content quality challenges in its current review-in-progress state
GTA Online support continues as GTA 6 multiplayer targets 2027 launch
Take-Two Interactive has confirmed ongoing support for GTA Online after GTA 6 launches as a single-player title this November while Twitch's CEO has suggested a new multiplayer mode for GTA 6 is planned for next year
NaturalVision Enhanced update transforms GTA V visuals on anniversary
NaturalVision Enhanced has received a significant update for Grand Theft Auto V on its 13th anniversary introducing advanced ray tracing effects real moon phases and a host of visual upgrades for PC players
Kingdom of Night sets November release for console apocalypse
Kingdom of Night will launch on Nintendo Switch PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on 5 November 2026 bringing its 1980s-inspired action RPG blend of teen drama and cosmic horror to consoles after its PC debut
Wo Long 2 Wings of Ember release date and alpha demo confirmed for 2027
KOEI TECMO and Team NINJA have set a 4 March 2027 release for Wo Long 2 Wings of Ember on all major platforms and launched a limited-time alpha demo with new gameplay systems and multiplayer features
Cyberpunk 2077 and Phantom Liberty set for Battle net launch in 2026
Cyberpunk 2077 and its expansion Phantom Liberty will arrive on Battle net later this year, with CD PROJEKT RED also revealing Witcher and Edgerunners collaborations for Blizzard titles through 2027
Elden Ring Nightreign Mod Delivers Major Mobility Overhaul for Players
A new mod for Elden Ring introduces advanced movement options inspired by Nightreign, allowing players to sprint, climb and jump in ways never before possible in the base game
Blizzard confirms StarCraft shooter as standalone narrative with no live service
Blizzard has officially announced a new StarCraft open world shooter, confirming it will be a narrative-driven standalone game with a clear ending and no live service elements. The project is targeting a 2030 release window and will not follow a seasonal model
Genshin Impact Version 7.1 brings Snezhnaya conflict and new characters
Genshin Impact Version 7.1 launches 23 September with a high-stakes Snezhnaya showdown, two new 5-star characters, a returning festival, and the most generous anniversary rewards yet
Blizzard targets 2030 for new open world StarCraft shooter
Blizzard has officially revealed a new open world StarCraft shooter at BlizzCon 2026, led by Dan Hay and aiming for a 2030 release. No gameplay or platform details were shown, marking a major departure from the series' RTS legacy
Grand Theft Auto Vice City redefined open world ambition for Rockstar
Grand Theft Auto Vice City arrived just one year after GTA III yet delivered a leap in style and ambition that still shapes the series. We examine how its 1980s setting, voiced protagonist and iconic soundtrack changed expectations for open world games
NO LAW demo reveals true player freedom in handcrafted cyberpunk city
NO LAW from Neon Giant stunned at Gamescom 2026 with a live demo showing a seamless open world, persistent NPCs and multiple approaches to every objective in a city with no laws and no AI-generated assets
GTA 6 launch sales projection surges as Reddit activity hits new peak
GTA 6 is now projected to sell up to 48 million units at launch after a surge in Reddit engagement and a Netflix trailer preview that triggered over 100000 new US sign-ups according to new analyst reports
Crimson Desert Patch Arrives as Expansion Nears with Key Fixes Prioritised
Pearl Abyss has released a new patch for Crimson Desert, addressing persistent technical issues and gameplay bugs just weeks before the Charting the Unknown expansion launches on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
Marvel's Wolverine advanced ray tracing tested on PlayStation 5 Pro
A new technical comparison reveals how Marvel's Wolverine leverages the PlayStation 5 Pro's advanced ray tracing, with the upgraded console sustaining high frame rates and sharper visuals while losing only a few frames per second
No Man's Sky Cosmos update rebuilds space with player stations and alliances
Hello Games has released the Cosmos 7.0 update for No Man's Sky, transforming outer space gameplay with player-owned space stations, alliances and new base-building options as the game reaches its tenth anniversary
Crazy Taxi World Tour brings new missions and classic chaos to modern platforms
SEGA has officially announced Crazy Taxi World Tour for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch 2, promising a return to the series' signature arcade action with new international locations and inventive side missions
The Boss Gangster Criminal Empire exits early access with major corruption update
Tripwire Presents and BEF Games have launched the Be the Boss update for The Boss Gangster Criminal Empire on PC, confirming the game's full 1.0 release date for 27 October 2026 and detailing sweeping changes to criminal empire management
Isle of Reveries launches on all major platforms with puzzle driven adventure
Isle of Reveries has officially released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC. Players take on the role of Lief the owl, tackling dungeons and puzzles in a metroidvania-inspired world with co-op support and settlement building
The Blood of Dawnwalker Sells One Million in Two Days After Launch
The Blood of Dawnwalker has surpassed one million copies sold within 48 hours of release on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, marking a significant debut for Rebel Wolves and publisher Bandai Namco
Miami-Dade Sheriff Blocks GTA 6 Vice City Branding Over Crime Concerns
Miami-Dade's sheriff has intervened to halt plans for a Grand Theft Auto 6-themed city takeover, warning that celebrating the game's Vice City branding risks undermining real-world crime prevention and the city's reputation
Turkish GTA 6 Fans Professionally Dub Gameplay Reveal to Demand Localisation
Turkish Grand Theft Auto 6 fans have taken localisation into their own hands, releasing a full professional dub of the gameplay reveal and urging Rockstar Games to add Turkish language support ahead of the game's November launch
The Blood of Dawnwalker Launches on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
Rebel Wolves and Bandai Namco Entertainment have released The Blood of Dawnwalker, a dark fantasy open-world RPG, on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S after four years in development
GTA 6 Morality System May Lock Out Redemption for Extreme Play
A new report suggests Grand Theft Auto 6's morality meter can break entirely if players cause enough chaos, potentially making your character irredeemable for the rest of a playthrough. Rockstar's approach aims to balance freedom with meaningful consequences
Rockstar Reveals Official GTA Online Roleplay Server nopixel V Ahead of GTA 6
Rockstar Games has announced nopixel V, its first officially supported GTA Online roleplaying server, launching soon with new features and direct integration ahead of GTA 6's release
Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Suits Revealed: Every Confirmed Costume Explained
Insomniac has detailed the full line-up of Wolverine's unlockable suits for Marvel's Wolverine on PS5, drawing from decades of X-Men comics, films and original designs. Here's what's confirmed, what's inspired by the source material, and what remains uncertain
The Blood of Dawnwalker Delivers a Standout Open-World Vampire RPG
The Blood of Dawnwalker brings a fresh approach to open-world RPGs with its inventive day and night mechanics, branching narrative, and a time-limited quest structure that challenges player decisions throughout the campaign
GTA 5's Michael Actor Rejects Claims GTA 6 Looks Too Familiar
Ned Luke, who played Michael De Santa in Grand Theft Auto 5, has dismissed criticism that Grand Theft Auto 6 appears too similar to its predecessor, highlighting Rockstar's technical progress and new gameplay features shown in recent footage
GTA 6 Fans Trace Jason and Lucia's Apartment to Demolished Miami Block
Grand Theft Auto 6 players believe they have identified the real Miami building that inspired Jason and Lucia's Vice City apartment, but the original structure no longer exists and cannot be visited
Fable Main Story Will Take Around 20 Hours on PC, PS5 and Xbox
Playground Games has confirmed that the main quest in Fable will take approximately 20 hours to complete, with additional side content available for those seeking a longer experience. The game is set for release on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in February 2027
EA Motive's Iron Man Game Leak Sparks Surge in Player Interest
EA Motive's in-development Iron Man game was unexpectedly leaked online, prompting an official response and renewed excitement among Marvel fans eager for updates on the long-awaited project
GTA 6 Launches Without Microtransactions or Generative AI, Rockstar Confirms
Rockstar Games has officially stated that Grand Theft Auto 6 will not include microtransactions or generative AI at launch, with the game set to arrive on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S this November
State of Decay 3 Preview Shows Progress Amid Xbox Studio Changes
State of Decay 3 has resurfaced with a promising early alpha demo, revealing expanded community management and improved combat, as Undead Labs navigates ownership changes and prepares for a 2027 release on Xbox, PlayStation 5 and PC
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Expansion Adds Chilling New Region
Capcom has announced Dark Arisen, a major expansion for Dragon's Dogma 2, introducing a wintry region, new enemies, and a loot-driven relic system. The update was revealed ahead of gamescom 2026 and targets players seeking fresh challenges
Join Us Reveals 11 Minutes of Gameplay and PS5 Launch at gamescom 2026
Wolf Haus Games has unveiled over 11 minutes of new Join Us gameplay at gamescom 2026, confirming a simultaneous PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S release in March 2027 and debuting a trailer featuring real-life former cult members
Rockstar Chose Netflix for GTA 6 Extended Look, Not the Other Way Round
Rockstar Games has clarified it was their decision to debut Grand Theft Auto 6: Extended Look exclusively on Netflix for a limited period, challenging assumptions about the streaming partnership and raising new questions about future marketing plans
GTA 6 Trailer Sparks Debate Over Streamer Reference in Netflix Showcase
Rockstar's extended Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay reveal on Netflix included a side mission that appears to reference Kick streamer Neon, prompting discussion among creators and fans about the game's approach to real-world influencer culture
GTA 6 Console Versions Target 30fps as 60fps Mode Deemed Unlikely
Technical analysis of Grand Theft Auto 6's latest showcase suggests the game will run at 30 frames per second on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with experts warning that a 60fps mode is improbable even on high-end PCs
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