Is the promise of a big open-world map a selling point for new games in 2026, or a liability? Fans can't seem to agree.

Maps are to open worlds what the buns are to a hamburger: the element that's taken for granted but holds the whole thing ...

Those main quests can wait! Players can take their time and enjoy the sights and sounds of these excellent open-world games ...

Developers at Pearl Abyss have dropped some details on the world of Crimson Desert. Via the Gaming Interviews YouTube channel, the devs had specified that the open world of Crimson Desert is about ...

Aaron is lifelong gamer of all genres, and has most likely put some serious hours into playing your favorite game. When not playing video games, or writing about them, he can be found doing any and ...

Who doesn’t love a good open-world video game? After all, getting to explore massive maps in fantastical locations while controlling a character with special skills, abilities, and weapons is always ...

Mac is a GameRant writer, who has been gaming for over 40 years. He mostly plays multiplayer or co-op games, with the same group of friends he has played with online for 25 years. Many modern games ...

Look, we’ll be the first to admit that open world games are EVERYWHERE, and that’s not always a good thing. The genre has become saturated, and you NEED to be willing to push through all the side ...