Once upon a time, promoting a new game with the phrase “open world” was enough to pique many gamers’ interest. But these days, that promise alone is hardly enough to set games apart. After all, games ...

When The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim released in 2011, its massive explorable world was something of a novelty. Though it was hardly the first open-world game, it did deliver a scope and depth that few ...

Naoki Hamaguchi, Game Director on Final Fantasy VII Revelation, has revealed during an interview with GamesRadar that the upcoming RPG has a much larger open world map than its predecessor, Final ...

Vlad Mazanko is Ukraine-based gaming enthusiast, writing about the industry since 2013 and covering everything from games and studios to movies and TV shows. He joined the Valnet family back in 2021, ...

Discover how open-world game development works, from the complete game design process for creating vast maps to building advanced NPC systems that bring worlds alive. Horizon Forbidden West - Steam ...

Discover the best open world PC games, including story-rich epics and creative sandboxes, offering massive freedom, exploration, and replayability. No Man's Sky - Official Steam page The best open ...

Lucas Kloberdanz-Dyck is a writer for Collider. He grew up creating lists, stories, and worlds, which led to his love of anime and video games. He attended Sheridan College where he earned an Honours ...