Open-World

Open-World refers to a genre of video games that give players the freedom to explore large and open worlds.

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What to Expect From Wuthering Waves 2.0

Wuthering Waves version 2.0 will be released in a few weeks, and this is what players can expect from the new Resonators and their region, Rinascita.

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15 Canceled Open-World Games You Never Knew Existed

Video game production is complicated, with many projects being dropped before completion. Here are some forgotten open-world games that were canceled.

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9 Underrated Open World Games On PS3
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Open-world games on the PlayStation 3, like Spider-Man: Web Of Shadows and The Saboteur, deserve more appreciation from gamers.

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6 Best Open-World Games on the Xbox Series X

A dive into the Xbox Series X's lineup of open-world games that stand strong among the rest.

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8 Scariest Open-World Games

These open-world games don't just provide a big sandbox to explore, they introduce tangible threats that will consistently frighten their players.

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Most Detailed Environments In Open-World Games

Everyone loves a big open world to explore, but all that space won't mean much without a loving and painstaking amount of detail being present.

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Have You Heard Of NovaMundi?

Slashware Interactive's NovaMundi is an open-world exploration sim where you play as the indigenous Muisca people, repelling the Spanish invasion.

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8 Open-World Games With The Best Random Encounters, Ranked

Random encounters can make an open world feel even more alive and immersive, and these games feature some of the most memorable ones.

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8 Great Open-World Games That Have Surprisingly Short Main Stories

Just because a game has a vast open-world environment doesn't mean its main quest is particularly long. Here's which games opted for a shorter story.

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8 Best Open-World Games For Beastmaster Builds

Follow the call of the wild in these open-world titles that allow for beastmaster builds.

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Best Open-World Games With Dangerous Seas

While exploring massive wastelands or huge generated cities can be fun, sometimes players yearn to explore a large expanse of water.

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Blizzard's Rumored Starcraft Game May Break Two Huge Streaks in One Go

If a StarCraft shooter really is in development at Blizzard Entertainment as recent rumors suggest, then its release may break two streaks in one go.

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Open-World Games With The Most Freedom, Ranked
8 Open-World Games With The Most Freedom, Ranked

Open-world games should be all about freedom, and these titles demonstrate the best understanding of that concept.

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10 Best Open-World Games For Dual-Wielding Weapons

Oftentimes two weapons at once are better than one, especially in these open-world games.

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8 Open-World Games With The Best Class Systems, Ranked

Several open-world titles come with elaborate class systems that can completely change the way players experience the game.

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Best Open-World Games That Can Keep You Busy For Months

These open-world games promise not just lengthy campaigns, but also side content and activities that can entertain you for months.

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8 Open World Games That Needed Fast Travel

Fast travel is a mechanic used in many open-world games, but certain titles such as No Man's Sky and Vampyr do not, sometimes to their detriment.

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8 Retro Games That Explored Open-World Ideas

Long before the heydays of open-world games, these retro titles explored the concept of open-world environments in their unique ways.

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8 Best Leveling Systems In Open-World Games

Adopting the skill-based systems of RPGs, these open-world games have mastered the fine art of player leveling and progression.

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10 Open-World RPGs With The Best Questing

Quests are a core component for most open-world RPGs — so which of them feature the best questing in the genre?

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