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Where Winds Meet launches new Hexi expansion on March 5
The Wuxia open-world game Where Winds Meet is launching its new Hexi expansion on March 5. A trailer for the Imperial Palace Expansion was revealed at The Game Awards 2025.
Best open-world games 2026: exploring magical worlds
This article ranks the best open-world games, featuring a rich universe beyond our own. It includes remastered classics like The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and recent releases such as Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
Gallery: Here's A Look At Pokémon Winds & Waves On Switch 2
Pokémon Winds & Waves is a new mainline Pokémon game announced for the Switch 2, set to release in 2027. It will feature an open world with new Pokémon, set across islands and a vast ocean. The announcement was made as part of the 30th anniversary celebrations.
GTA 6 may feature unprecedented real-world realism, claims alleged ex-Rockstar Employee
An alleged former Rockstar Games employee has shared rumors about Grand Theft Auto 6, suggesting it will feature unprecedented realism in NPC interaction and open-world simulation. The claims include contextual dialogue responses from NPCs, memory retention, and more layered crime systems. While unverified, these details point towards a potentially deeper level of immersion.
Pokémon Winds & Waves Will Be Released "Exclusively" For Switch 2
Game Freak has confirmed that the upcoming mainline Pokémon entry, Pokémon Winds & Waves, will be "exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2." This marks a shift away from the original Nintendo Switch hardware, with titles like Pokémon Legends: Z-A also being developed for the new generation. The game is scheduled for a 2027 release and will feature an open world with new islands and oceans.
Pokémon turns 30 but is Winds and Waves the evolution the series needs?
This article discusses the current state of the Pokémon video game franchise, questioning if recent titles like Pokémon Winds and Waves represent a necessary evolution. It highlights the series' immense popularity across various media while criticizing the stagnation and technical issues in its core games, contrasting them with the innovation seen in other Nintendo franchises like The Legend of Zelda. The piece also examines the business reasons why Game Freak and Nintendo may have little incentive to change their development and release cadence, despite fan complaints.
Pokémon Winds and Waves Announced, Out In 2027 For Switch 2 | Console Creatures
Game Freak announced Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, the generation 10 mainline titles, for a 2027 release exclusively on the Switch 2. These new open-world RPGs will feature a setting of oceans and islands, with players choosing from three new starter Pokémon: Browt (Grass), Pombon (Fire), and Gecqua (Water).
Pokemon Winds and Waves Officially Revealed for 2027
Nintendo and Game Freak have officially revealed Pokemon Winds and Waves, the next mainline titles in the series, set to launch exclusively for the Switch 2 in 2027. The games will feature an open-world island setting with underwater exploration and introduce new starter Pokemon: Browt (Grass), Pombon (Fire), and Gecqua (Water). The announcement was made during a Pokemon Presents showcase which also highlighted the upcoming release of Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness and Pokemon Champions on Nintendo Switch Online.
Pokemon Winds and Waves announced
The Pokemon Company and Game Freak have announced Pokemon Winds and Waves, new flagship titles in the franchise set for release in 2027 on the Nintendo Switch 2. These RPGs will feature an open world with islands and oceans, and players can choose from three starter Pokemon: Browt (Grass), Pombon (Fire), or Gecqua (Water).
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.
"The creator of PUBG is looking to do the Korean Witcher" - How one small LinkedIn message convinced a Far Cry veteran to hop aboard Project Windless
Krafton's Project Windless, an open-world fantasy game based on the popular South Korean novel series The Bird That Drinks Tears, is being developed by a team led by veteran Far Cry director Patrik Méthé. The game aims to bring the unique IP to a Western audience, focusing on the bird-like Rekon race and featuring 'one-versus-many combat fantasy' with a strong emphasis on player freedom and impactful choices within a world at war.
Wish GTA 6 was free, anime, and actually coming out soon? PS5 exclusive Neverness to Everness could be your next…
Hotta Studio has announced that the free-to-play open-world anime RPG Neverness to Everness will launch on April 29, 2026, for PlayStation 5, PC, Android, and iOS. The game will feature cross-platform progression and utilizes Unreal Engine 5 with ray tracing technology. Over 25 million players have already pre-registered.
GTA VI Wildfire Mechanics Hinted at in New In-Game Artwork Discovery
New artwork for Grand Theft Auto VI suggests the game may feature wildfire mechanics, with a sign in the "Mont Kalaga" piece reading "preventing wildfires is up to you." This has led to speculation about player agency in managing environmental events, potentially involving real-time fire simulation and impacting gameplay systems. The inclusion of such mechanics would represent a significant evolution for the series, moving beyond pure chaos to incorporate environmental responsibility.
Amazon ditches open world driving title from Maverick Games
Amazon Game Studios has terminated its publishing agreement with UK studio Maverick Games for its upcoming open-world driving title. The decision is part of Amazon's strategic evolution to focus on projects leveraging its unique strengths. Maverick Games, founded by former Forza Horizon team members, is now seeking a new publishing partner.
Nomad: Steppeborn Saga – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Nomad: Steppeborn Saga is an open-world co-op survival crafting game set in a Silk Road-inspired world where horses are crucial for survival. Players can establish ranches, breed horses, and migrate with their belongings. The game features mythological creatures, shamanic rituals, diverse factions, PvP combat, and dynamic seasons. Beta sign-ups are now open.
Taming the pure and scattered beauty of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild
This article explores the open-world design of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, contrasting their mechanics with previous Zelda titles. The author discusses how the games' vastness, freedom, and melancholic atmosphere create a unique experience that defies easy categorization, suggesting that the games themselves have become the adventure rather than a singular quest.
Pokémon Gen 10 for Switch 2 Could Be Revealed at Upcoming Pokémon Presents
Rumors suggest that the next mainline Pokémon game, potentially titled Pokémon Wind and Waves, could be revealed at the upcoming Pokémon Presents on February 27. The game is expected to be a major title for the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring an open-world island setting and new gameplay mechanics influenced by weather.
Move or Freeze: Survival Game Everrail Rolls Into Steam Next Fest 2026 With First Public Demo
Aesir Interactive and Icebird Studios announced that EverRail, an open-world survival crafting game, will have its first public demo available during Steam Next Fest: February 2026 Edition. The free demo for PC via Steam will run from February 23rd to March 2nd, offering players a glimpse into the game's unique train-based survival mechanics before its Early Access launch this spring.
Code Vein 2 Review: Anime Ring — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Code Vein 2 offers serviceable soulslike combat and flexible character builds, but is ultimately held back by its bloated systems, uninspired open world, and inconsistent performance on PlayStation 5. While ambitious, many of its ideas feel underdeveloped, making the sequel competent but forgettable. The game received a verdict of 2.5 out of 5.
Infinity Nikki ushers in the Year of the Horse with... a deer-themed Version 2.2
Infinity Nikki has released its latest update, version 2.2, titled Chromatic Beings Everbright, coinciding with Chinese New Year celebrations. The update introduces a new narrative chapter set in the Wanxiang Realm, new gameplay mechanics including shapeshifting and flight with Celestial Deer-inspired outfits, and various themed activities like cooking and platforming minigames.
