Is the promise of a big open-world map a selling point for new games in 2026, or a liability? Fans can't seem to agree.

Thanks to its mythology, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim not only presents a colossal map, but also an equally rich lore. You can ...

Most notably is the map, according to Pearl Abyss PR director Will Powers. "The world's at least twice as big as the open ...

Few players would argue that these open-world RPGs all but perfected the process of exploration in the genre, standing above ...

Aaron is lifelong gamer of all genres, and has most likely put some serious hours into playing your favorite game. When not playing video games, or writing about them, he can be found doing any and ...

Who doesn’t love a good open-world video game? After all, getting to explore massive maps in fantastical locations while controlling a character with special skills, abilities, and weapons is always ...

Look, we’ll be the first to admit that open world games are EVERYWHERE, and that’s not always a good thing. The genre has become saturated, and you NEED to be willing to push through all the side ...

Arrowhead's John Pilestedt calls the shots on what comes next to Helldivers 2, and he outlines some of his most ambitious ...