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Open-world games where every path leads somewhere interesting

An unpredictable journey lies at the heart of any open-world experience, and these games are definite standouts in that regard.
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Oldest Open-World Games

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 ...
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The 5 very first open-world video games

Modern video games are built on the backs of previous generations. Open-world games have been around for decades and have ...

2025’s Most Unique Open-World Game Was Criminally Overlooked (& It’s Really Good)

This different open-world game was majorly overlooked amongst 2025's incredible releases, but it definitely deserves your ...
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Open-World Games That Don’t Know When to End (In a Good Way)

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, ...
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8 Open-World Games That Secretly Punish You for Exploring Too Often

Christian has over three years of experience writing in the gaming industry, including guides and reviews, for publications such as DualShockers, Attack of the Fanboy, and PC Invasion. He has been an ...
Polygon

3 best open-world games to play on Game Pass this weekend

Jan. 19 marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States, meaning plenty of people will be waking up on Monday with a bonus day off. You can spend that free time in numerous ways, but you and I ...
techtimes

Inside Open-World Game Development: How the Game Design Process Creates Immersive Maps and NPC Systems

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 ...