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Ananta developer says free GTA 6 competitor's two massive maps will offer 'anything you’d want to do in a modern city' with countless districts to explore
Ananta, a free-to-play open-world game positioned as a competitor to Grand Theft Auto 6, revealed its second massive map, Chongxiao, at Gamescom 2026. Inspired by Shanghai and Hangzhou, Chongxiao offers advanced technology and cultural experiences, complementing the more modern Nova City. The game, set to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and mobile on January 15, 2027, will feature extensive urban gameplay, including driving, combat, and social activities.
CD Projekt Red offers to help after police reports are filed at Gamescom over stolen dev equipment: "We'll check the Arasaka hardware archives"
Multiple game developers reported equipment stolen from their booths at Gamescom 2026, leading to early event departures for some teams. CD Projekt Red and Everstone Studios offered assistance to those affected, while Gamescom organizers stated that investigations are underway and advised exhibitors to secure their own equipment.
Free RPG Where Winds Meet is already hundreds of hours long, but it's about to get even bigger thanks to a massive new expansion that adds a huge desert to explore and fearsome bosses to defeat
The free-to-play RPG Where Winds Meet is receiving a substantial free expansion titled Hexi, launching in sequential chapters starting March 6, 2026. This expansion introduces three new desert-themed open-world maps, over 11 new bosses, new martial arts, and a more cinematic storytelling approach. The Hexi expansion will be available for all players on PlayStation 5, PC, and mobile.
