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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.
Popular Open-World PS5 Game Is 75% Off on PlayStation Store
The action-adventure open-world game Judgment is currently on sale for 75% off on the PlayStation Store, priced at $9.99 for PlayStation 5 and $7.49 for PlayStation 4. This limited-time offer, from SEGA, ends on August 27, 2026. The game follows disgraced attorney Takayuki Yagami as he investigates a series of murders.
I played two missions of Gears of War: E-Day's campaign: One rocked, but the other did not
A preview of Gears of War: E-Day's campaign highlights the game's strengths in linear, spectacle-driven setpieces, particularly during a mission involving a large bridge. While the open-world sections showed potential with detailed city environments and optional objectives, they felt less impactful compared to the traditional linear segments, raising questions about their overall presence in the full game.
Everything announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 — from Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake to The Witcher…
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcased numerous game announcements, including a Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered with new content. The show featured reveals for Ananta, The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past DLC, Nodus Fall, Rainbow Six Tactics, Gears of War: E-Day, and many more titles across various genres and platforms.
Next big D&D game fully revealed with a lengthy gameplay trailer
The next major Dungeons & Dragons game, Warlock, has been fully revealed with a gameplay trailer showcasing its immersive sim-inspired action. Developed by Invoke and published by Wizards of the Coast, the open-world RPG channels influences from games like The Darkness and Infamous. Warlock is set to release next year and will be available on PC via Steam.
Warlock Reveals Open World Setting Of Darkon And Evolving Magic System At Gamescom Opening Night
Gameplay footage of Warlock was shown at Gamescom Opening Night, revealing the open world setting of Darkon, also known as the Domain of Dread. The demonstration highlighted the game's evolving magic system and the player's Imp companion.
Ananta release date places the free-to-play anime take on GTA in January 2027, just 2 months after Rockstar's GTA 6
NetEase Games has announced that its free-to-play, anime-style open-world game Ananta will launch in January 2027. This release date places it just two months after Rockstar Games' highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6, which is set to release on November 19. The announcement was made during Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026.
Crimson Desert is already getting an Enhanced edition with "new story moments" and new language options
Pearl Abyss has announced Crimson Desert Enhanced, an update for their open-world game that will introduce new story moments and expanded voice-over options in German, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Japanese, along with Arabic subtitles and UI.
What is the release date of Ananta?
Naked Rain and NetEase Games' free-to-play open-world action-RPG Ananta is set to launch on January 15, 2027. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, PC, Android, and iOS, featuring exploration of Nova City and Chongxiao's Lingyun City.
Maverick Games partners with Focus Entertainment to publish debut racing title Clutch
Maverick Games has partnered with Focus Entertainment to publish its debut open-world racing title, Clutch, set for a Spring 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This deal follows Maverick's earlier publishing agreement with Amazon Game Studios, which was terminated earlier this year. Focus Entertainment aims to establish Clutch as a major new racing IP.
Open-world Iron Man game footage leaks, showing an hour of Just Cause dev Avalanche's cancelled Marvel game
Gameplay footage from a cancelled open-world Iron Man game developed by Avalanche Studios for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 has leaked online. The project, which was in development around 2012, was reportedly cancelled due to Disney's decision to shorten its development schedule. The footage showcases flying, combat, and similarities to Avalanche's Just Cause series.
