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Every activity we've spotted in GTA 6's extended look trailer and previews so far
Grand Theft Auto 6 will feature a wide array of side activities beyond its main story, including petting animals, mini-golf, pool, and backyard wrestling. The game aims for a realistic world with involved mechanics and consequences, with a release date of November 19th for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Everything new we know about GTA 6, after Netflix's extended look
A new 26-minute extended look at Grand Theft Auto 6, premiered on Netflix, has revealed new details about its graphics, mechanics, map, and vehicles. The footage, run on a PlayStation 5, showcases significant graphical fidelity improvements over Grand Theft Auto 5. The game is set to release on November 19th for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with a PC release unconfirmed.
Wilderings: The Lost Spring Coming Spring 2027! New Trailer at Gamescom
Publisher Kabam and developer Herobeat Studios revealed new details for Wilderings: The Lost Spring at Gamescom 2026, showcasing its Volcanic biome and Moth Boss, Rohe. The open-world action-adventure game, which blends exploration, action, and roguelite progression with creature collecting, is set to launch in spring 2027.
GTA 6 Exclusive Preview
A preview of Grand Theft Auto 6 based on a visit to Rockstar Games' headquarters reveals gameplay that feels like stepping into a parallel universe. The developers demonstrated gameplay, offering a glimpse into the highly anticipated title.
‘It’s a Big Map, a Very Big Map’ – GTA 6 Is Rockstar’s Most Complex World Yet
Rockstar Games has stated that Grand Theft Auto 6 will feature the company's most complex and largest world to date, surpassing even Red Dead Redemption 2. The developers are leveraging current-generation technology to achieve this ambitious scale.
The Evolution of Police Simulator Coming to PC and Consoles
A new installment in the Police Simulator series is coming to PC and consoles in 2027, developed by GRIP Studios and published by astragon Entertainment. This iteration promises improved graphics, realistic vehicle and firearm behavior, and introduces K-9 units and two-player co-op with cross-play. Players will patrol the fictional Faremont City, tackling over 50 missions.
Silver Palace Nominated for Gamescom Best Mobile Game Award as New Trailer Debuts
Elementa's open-world action RPG, Silver Palace, has been nominated for the gamescom Best Mobile Game award and will be playable at their booth. A new trailer debuted during Opening Night Live, showcasing investigation, combat, and a first look at the game's multiplayer mode. The game is in development for PC, mobile, and PlayStation 5, featuring Unreal Engine 5 technology, DLSS 4.5, and Raytracing at launch.
GTA 6 Wants To Remind You That Looks Matter In The Influencer Hustle Of Vice City
Rockstar Games has detailed new character mechanics for Grand Theft Auto 6, emphasizing the importance of protagonist Jason and Lucia's physical well-being, including exercise, diet, and rest, which will impact their appearance and interactions within Vice City. The game will also feature more reactive NPCs and deeper consequences for player actions, with extensive research and new tools used to create a diverse and detailed world. The first extended preview is set to debut on Netflix, with a wider release on platforms like YouTube following the game's November launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
GTA 6 officially has character weight and exercise systems, and even "multi-day benders" reportedly have a visible effect
Grand Theft Auto 6 will feature character systems where eating, exercising, and even multi-day benders visibly affect character appearance and weight, harkening back to Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Rockstar Games has emphasized a more grounded and reactive world where player actions have consequences, with NPCs also being more varied in appearance and presentation.
Police Simulator – Coming To Xbox, PlayStation And PC
Astragon Entertainment has announced a new entry in the Police Simulator series, developed by GRIP Studios, set to release in 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game will feature improved visuals, realistic traffic, a larger city called Faremont City, over 50 missions, K-9 companions, and two-player cross-play co-op, all built on Unreal Engine 5.
Big new GTA 6 gameplay details revealed, including specifics about Jason and Lucia character swapping: 'play as a couple, or go off and cause chaos independently'
New details for Grand Theft Auto 6 reveal that players can swap between protagonists Jason and Lucia, choosing to play as a couple or independently. The game will feature granular life simulation mechanics affecting character weight and muscle tone, similar to past Rockstar titles. The article also touches on the expanded team size at Rockstar, the inclusion of 'Florida Man' archetypes, and the game's music inspired by Miami artists.
Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons is an open world spell-collecting game, and that's just fine by me, actually
Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons is an upcoming open-world action RPG from Wizards of the Coast and developer Invoke, featuring spell-collecting gameplay. The game allows players to gather and utilize a variety of Dungeons & Dragons spells in creative ways, with a focus on systemic design and player experimentation. It is set to release in 2027 and aims to be accessible to players unfamiliar with D&D.
Hugely anticipated anime RPG Ananta gets a January release date, as pre-registrations hit a whopping 17m sign-ups
The open-world anime RPG Ananta, developed by Naked Rain and published by NetEase, will launch worldwide on January 15, 2027, for PC, PlayStation 5, and mobile devices. The game features driving, combat, and a focus on becoming a social media influencer, with over 17 million pre-registrations already secured.
PS5 Players Can Claim Popular Action Game for Free via PlayStation Store
The post-apocalyptic open-world action game Once Human is now available for free on PlayStation 5, having previously launched on PC. While the game is free-to-play, PlayStation Plus members can claim an exclusive gift pack containing a console-exclusive avatar and a one-month Meta Pass. The game has received a positive rating of 4.19/5 Stars on the PlayStation Store.
Dragon Quest 7 was going to be an open-world game, series creator Yuji Horii says, but "the story fell apart" so the team had to "add some degree of order to it"
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii revealed that Dragon Quest 7 was initially planned as an open-world game. However, the development team had to rework the design to add more order to the exploration because the story 'fell apart' in its initial open-ended state.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past takes the best of CDPR's RPG and pushes it further in Geralt's new final…
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past is a new expansion for CD Projekt Red's acclaimed RPG, set to release in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. This expansion, developed in part by Fool's Theory, promises to rival the original game's content and features a new open-world region called Letten, inspired by English and Polish countryside. The preview highlights new combat mechanics, an overhauled skill tree, and a story involving Geralt searching for his friend Dandelion.
The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past is set in Dandelion's home of Letten, a "fully realized open world" with quests and NPCs "that live up to our signature mature story," CDPR confirms
CD Projekt Red has revealed that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past, will be set in the fully realized open world of Lettenhove, the homeland of the bard Dandelion. This new region will feature new quests and characters, aiming to uphold the game's signature mature storytelling. The expansion is slated for release in 2027 and is seen as a bridge to the next main installment in the series, The Witcher 4.
Metro 2039 executive producer says the game brings back the 'spookiness' of the claustrophobic metro tunnels from the first games while also offering open world zones: 'We didn't want to ditch everything that we did in Metro Exodus'
Metro 2039 executive producer Jon Bloch stated that the game will reintroduce the claustrophobic tunnel exploration from earlier titles while retaining open-world elements from Metro Exodus. Creative director Andriy Shevchenko added that the team aims to blend the best aspects of both approaches to create a compelling, immersive story. Metro 2039 is set to release in February 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with a focus on optimization across all platforms.
Crimson Desert Gets Enhanced Update With Additional Story Moments, More Localization Options
Pearl Abyss has released a new trailer for Crimson Desert Enhanced, detailing improvements including additional story moments and expanded localization options. This free update is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The company is also working on an expansion aiming for a Q3 2026 launch, with recent updates hinting at potential nautical adventures.
Five open world games built to swallow years of your life
This article highlights five open-world games that offer immense depth and longevity, encouraging exploration and player freedom. Titles like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Elden Ring, Red Dead Redemption 2, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are praised for their vast environments, emergent gameplay, and ability to keep players engaged for hundreds of hours.
