Open-world RPG
Ongoing coverage on Open-world RPG.
Latest coverage
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026: Every Major Announcement, Reveal and Trailer | Invision Game Community
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcased numerous game announcements and trailers, with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered and its new expansion, Songs of the Past, being major surprises. Other highlights included new looks at Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Path of Exile 2, and Gears of War: E-Day, alongside reveals for new titles like Nodus Fall and Afterworld. The event also confirmed release dates for several games targeting 2026 and 2027, indicating a strong lineup for the coming years.
ANANTA confirms its release date for January 2027
NetEase and Naked Rain have confirmed the release date for their free-to-play urban open-world RPG, ANANTA, as January 15th, 2027. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, PC, and mobile platforms. A new trailer showcased Lingyun City and blended urban exploration with martial arts combat, stealth missions, and a premise centered on becoming an internet influencer.
Ananta Release Date Leaks & Later Confirmed at Gamesom
The free-to-play open-world RPG Ananta, developed by NetEase Games and Naked Rain, had its release date confirmed at Gamescom for January 15, 2027, after an earlier leak. Players will navigate an influencer-driven world, building a social media following to complete missions and save the world. Pre-registration is now open for Android, iOS, PC, and PlayStation.
Fable’s Gamescom Demo Showcases Quests, Conversations, Choices, and Combat
Playground Games showcased an early gameplay demo of Fable during Gamescom, highlighting its open-world RPG elements, including quests, villager interactions, and a "style-weaving combat" system. The demo featured the city of Bowerstone and a quest to retrieve the Hero's Guild deed, demonstrating player choices and character personality traits. Fable is set to release on February 23rd, 2027, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X.
Respawn Monday #13: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Long Weekend — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The author has spent over 20 hours in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, praising its immersive mechanics like managing hunger and cleanliness, and the reactive NPCs. The game's writing and voice acting contribute to a compelling experience, with quests offering surprising depth beyond simple objectives. The game's approach to fast travel and grounded mechanics are highlighted as evolutions for open-world RPGs, with a comparison drawn to Bethesda's design.
Death Stranding meets party-based tactical combat in mesmerising open world RPG Fog'n'Silence, in which you lead twisted humans through the Afterlife
Fog'n'Silence is a new open-world RPG from Hello Andromeda that blends party-based tactical combat with inspirations from Kenshi, Death Stranding, and Outer Wilds. Players lead a group of Vagrants through the Afterlife, facing transmogrifying fog, blind monsters, and simultaneous-turn combat, with roguelike elements and persistent knowledge carried over between runs.
The Awakening Relaunches in Gigaverse With Prize Pool Boosted to $30,000
Gigaverse has relaunched its event 'The Awakening' with an increased prize pool of $30,000, up from $20,000, to compensate for a previous bug. The event's leaderboard has been reset, and participation involves collecting 'Hard Cores' to earn a share of the prize pool, which is further boosted by in-game purchases and market fees. This event serves as a bridge to the upcoming open-world RPG, Gigaverse Online, with assets earned carrying over.
Blood of Dawnwalker dev says you can beat the final boss right after the prologue, but it "will be a feat worthy of…
Rebel Wolves has stated that players can defeat the final boss of Blood of Dawnwalker immediately after the prologue, though it will be an extremely difficult challenge. The developers highlighted the game's non-linear narrative and optional quests, emphasizing that players can forge their own path through the open world.
Gorgeous PlayStation 5 RPG Gets Release Date, Will Be Free
The PlayStation 5 open world action RPG Aniimo has received a September 2026 release date and will be free-to-play at launch. An Advanced Edition for $9.99 and a Collector's Edition for $19.99 will be available, offering exclusive digital accessories, battle passes, and other in-game items. The game allows players to collect and transform into various creatures called Aniimo to solve puzzles and battle.
The next Kingdom Come RPG now has a release window, and thankfully Warhorse isn't taking another 7-year gap between…
Embracer Group has indicated that the next Kingdom Come game from Warhorse Studios is expected to launch before the end of its fiscal year 2028, meaning before April 2028. This new entry in the historical open-world RPG series is anticipated to have a shorter development gap compared to the seven years it took for Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Warhorse Studios is also reportedly working on a separate The Lord of the Rings RPG.
Next Kingdom Come Title to be Released Before the End of March 2028
Warhorse Studios plans to release the next Kingdom Come title before the end of April 2028, as confirmed by publisher Embracer Group. This new installment, potentially titled Kingdom Come Salvation, is an open-world RPG led by Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's lead designer Prokop Jirsa. The studio is also developing a separate open-world Middle-earth RPG.
Helldivers 2 is Out Now on PS Plus Extra/Premium, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Coming Next Week
Helldivers 2 is now available for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers, featuring new Illuminate enemies and a level cap increase. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will be released on August 18th, alongside Vampire Survivors. Later in August, Hell is Us and Umamusume Pretty Derby – Party Dash will join the service, followed by Two Point Museum, Metro Exodus, and Dying Light 2 Stay Human on August 25th. Premium subscribers also gain access to classic titles Onimusha: Dawn of the Dreams and Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire.
Pearl Abyss Q2 earnings decline as impact of Crimson Desert's launch period subsides
Pearl Abyss reported a decline in its second-quarter earnings, with operating revenue down 41.4% to $135.9 million and operating profit down 68.1% to $47.7 million, following the initial launch impact of Crimson Desert. The company sold 2.11 million copies of Crimson Desert in the quarter, which represented about 70% of total console revenue. Pearl Abyss is developing DLC for Crimson Desert and plans to release it on Nintendo Switch 2 in the first half of 2027.
The Elder Scrolls 6’s “Scale and Grandeur are Incredible”, Says Xbox CEO
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has shared her positive impressions of an early build of The Elder Scrolls 6, praising its "incredible scale and grandeur" and "even greater" story. The article also touches on recent layoffs at Bethesda and union protests, as well as fan speculation regarding the game's title.
Gothic 1 Remake is Getting Photo Mode and New Game Modes; Alkimia’s Next Game to Be Revealed in 2027
THQ Nordic's Gothic 1 Remake has sold 500,000 copies and will receive new features including Photo Mode and Marvin Mode, alongside alternative progression modes and a mod kit. Developer Alkimia Interactive also announced their next game will be revealed at the 2027 THQ Nordic Showcase.
Nintendo Switch 2 physical releases announced for Sektori and Dread Delusion, Switch 1 physical release for Easy Delivery Co.
Lost in Cult has announced physical releases for three games: Sektori and Dread Delusion for the Nintendo Switch 2, and Easy Delivery Co. for the original Nintendo Switch. These limited editions will include various extras and are aimed at collectors. Sektori and Dread Delusion are developed by solo developers Kimmo Lahtinen and Sam C. respectively, with Dread Delusion also involving publisher DreadXP.
Fable Has Gone “Uncomfortably” Over Budget – Rumor
A rumor suggests that Playground Games' upcoming title, Fable, has significantly exceeded its development budget. While specific figures are unknown, the high cost is attributed to the game's scale, extensive content, and long development cycle. The game is slated for release on February 23rd, 2027, for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
The new open-world RPG climbing Steam is the biggest surprise since Crimson Desert: huge, pretty, and only $30
DragonSword: Awakening, an open-world action RPG from developer Hound13, has launched on Steam to positive reviews, achieving 90% positive feedback after over 4,600 player reviews. Despite a complicated development history involving publisher disputes and a last-minute delay, the game is praised for its premium pricing model, avoiding gacha mechanics, and offering a vast amount of content for $30. It has seen strong concurrent player numbers on Steam, running on Unreal Engine 5.
Warhorse trademarks 'Kingdom Come Salvation' as fans pray in unison for another open-world RPG
Warhorse Studios has filed a trademark for 'Kingdom Come Salvation,' strongly suggesting the title of the next installment in the Kingdom Come series. While the studio has confirmed a new 'Kingdom Come Adventure' is in development alongside a Middle-earth RPG, details about Salvation's format and whether it will be an RPG remain unconfirmed.
Fallout 3 and New Vegas Remasters are a good start, but before Fallout 5 Bethesda could be doing so much more
The announcement of Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters highlights the long neglect of the Fallout series, with Fallout 5 not expected for many years. While new content for Fallout 76 and a potential Obsidian project are on the horizon, the article argues that Xbox and Bethesda could leverage other studios within their ecosystem to develop more Fallout titles and better manage the franchise's potential.
