#10 - Ballad of Antara
This one’s a bit of an enigma still, but what we’ve seen hints at a dark fantasy world with a distinctive art style.
#9 - Dying Light: The Beast
What makes this one stand out is the potential for even more dynamic and dangerous nighttime gameplay.
#8 - Borderlands 4
You know the drill: a massive, quirky world (or maybe multiple worlds this time?), billions of guns, and that signature over-the-top humor.
#7 - Gothic 1 Remake
Taking the seventh spot is a blast from the past, but with a shiny new coat of paint: the Gothic 1 Remake. For those who remember the original, this is a chance to revisit a cult classic in all its modern glory.
#6 - Where Winds Meet
Set in historical China, this title looks to offer a breathtakingly beautiful and expansive open world to explore.
#5 - Terminator Survivors
The Terminator universe has always been ripe for an open-world survival game, and this title looks like it could finally deliver on that promise.
#4 - Monster Hunter Wilds
The Monster Hunter franchise has always offered vast and interconnected environments, but “Wilds” seems to be taking things to a whole new level.
#3 - Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
The first game carved out a unique niche with its realistic and historically accurate portrayal of medieval Bohemia, offering a grounded and challenging open-world RPG experience.
#2 - Death Stranding 2
Hideo Kojima’s first foray into the open-world genre was… well, it was definitely something unique. And the sequel looks to be just as mind-bending and intriguing.
#1 - GTA VI
Let’s be honest, the hype for the next installment in the Grand Theft Auto series is absolutely astronomical. While official details are still relatively scarce, the anticipation for a massive, detailed, and living open world is through the roof