Open-World Action
146 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.
Where Winds Meet Opens Qingzhou On 15 October
Where Winds Meet opens its first Theme Region on 15 October. Qingzhou adds new landscapes and combat systems, followed by academy activities and three world bosses before Penglai arrives on 29 October.
Paramount Moves Ahead With a Live-Action Cyberpunk 2077 Film
Paramount Pictures is developing a live-action Cyberpunk 2077 film with Lorenzo di Bonaventura and CD Projekt RED attached as producers. No writer, director, cast or release date has been announced.
XYAA Joins Dragon's Dogma 2 as an Official Pawn
Revenant XSpark creator Shagufta "XYAA" Iqbal is presented as a recruitable Official Pawn in Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, with four versions tied to game progression.
ArcheAge Chronicles Sets Its Early Access Plan
XLGAMES has outlined ArcheAge Chronicles' buy-to-play model and current gameplay plans. A public Steam Next Fest demo will add a new dungeon and PvP, while PC Early Access is set for Steam in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Crimson Desert Pushes Past $426.7 Million After Fast Post-Launch Fixes
Crimson Desert has reportedly earned $426.7 million since its March launch, putting Pearl Abyss's new action-adventure IP ahead of several established franchises. Weekly updates and quick responses to player feedback helped shape the game's commercial run.
GTA V Briefly Ran in a Browser Before GTA 6
PlayGTA5.com briefly let users launch GTA V through a browser after downloading roughly 700 MB. Reports described it as an unofficial browser port with story-mode exploration, but the project vanished within hours and was never an official Rockstar feature.
Watch Dogs: Legion Director's Cut Reportedly Targets 2027
Insider Gaming reports that Ubisoft is preparing a Director's Cut of Watch Dogs: Legion for the first half of 2027. The edition's new content and platforms have not been disclosed.
GTA VI Keeps Trump and MAGA Out of Its Florida Satire
Rockstar says GTA VI will avoid direct references to Donald Trump and MAGA. Its fictional state of Leonida will satirise conspiracy theories, politics and the pressures of modern life instead.
GTA 6 set for November 2026 after a 13-year wait
Rockstar Games has scheduled Grand Theft Auto VI for 19 November 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game will expand Vice City into a larger Leonida setting with new weather systems and a single-player campaign, but Rockstar has not given GTA VI Online a release date or monetization plan.
Crimson Desert Mod Brings Four Live Seasons to Pywel
A new PC mod gives Pywel four seasons that change as players move through the game. Seasons of Pywel adds snow, temperature effects and seasonal weather while Pearl Abyss prepares the Charting the Unknown expansion for October 29, 2026.
GTA 6 lets Jason and Lucia choose romance without a breakup
Game Informer's latest GTA 6 report details Jason and Lucia's optional romance, a larger Leonida map, changing weather, tougher police systems and more than 170 animal species.
Crimson Desert Enhanced gets two Golden Joystick nominations
Pearl Abyss has confirmed two Golden Joystick Awards 2026 nominations for Crimson Desert Enhanced. Players can vote for PC Game of the Year and Best Soundtrack until 23 October.
GTA 6 Could Run on Phones, but a Switch 2 Port Looks Unlikely
Former Rockstar Games developer Jérémy Hartvick believes modern smartphones could handle GTA 6, but doubts a Nintendo Switch 2 version could preserve enough of the game or reach its main audience. Rockstar and Take-Two have confirmed the game for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on 19 November 2026. PC, smartphone and Switch 2 versions remain unannounced.
Pierce Through Heavens joins Steam China's 2026 multiplayer fest
Purple Yang Studio has confirmed that Pierce Through Heavens will appear at Steam China's Multiplayer Games Fest 2026. The open-world multiplayer RPG centers on cultivation, alchemy, sect warfare and heavenly trials.
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
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