Explore the immersive worlds and groundbreaking designs that have made these open-world games stand out in the last decade.

With over five years experience in the gaming industry, Sharon has covered all kinds of gaming content from listcles to news on the latest events. She grew up with three older brothers who spent all ...

When you enter these open worlds, you never leave. Even if these games finish their stories, they keep on going on forever.

Most open-world games are set as soon as players start the game. There may be changes in towns based on how the story progresses, but for the most part, change happens because of the player. There ...

Where Winds Meet has become one of the biggest and most played games of 2025, with the developers revealing that 15 million players have jumped into the game. What makes this announcement stand out is ...

When not writing for DualShockers Eric can typically be found playing games on his PS5, PC, and Xbox or reading sci-fi, horror, and fantasy books/comics.  Most open-world games tend to start out as ...

Usama Mehmood is a writer who has done extensive work for previous publications, including Ranking Lists, Reviews, and even Featured Pieces. This allowed him to quickly pursue a position as an Editor ...

2026 has its hands full with what look set to be two of the biggest open-world games ever made: Grand Theft Auto 6 and Crimson Desert. So, you’d be forgiven for feeling as if there aren’t enough hours ...

Over decades of evolution, open-world games have come a long way, from text-based adventures and early simulators to interactive 3D sandboxes that realistically react to each player’s actions. Ever ...

Blizzard's new game is still very early days, but it hinting at an open-world shooter, with a focus on cinematic storytelling ...

Pearl Abyss CEO hints at multiplayer and Crimson Desert DLC plans following its successful launch, with updates depending on ...

The biggest tell is its multiplayer going after GTA Online. It looks like Rockstar Games could be facing new competition. But now we have a clearer acknowledgement that they’re going after Rockstar’s ...