Most Anticipated Open World Games
It is said that open worlds no longer impress. And it’s just a pastime for the young and those without a personal life. However, many great projects are still being made, focusing on seamless locations and freedom of movement. So that players can get lost in various corners, where they can relax and forget or entertain themselves by finding some unique interest. And 9 such open world games that will be released in the coming years are definitely awaited by someone.
[Elden Ring](/games?search=Elden Ring): Shadow of the Erdtree
Release date: June 21, 2024
Platform: PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X.
Shadow of the Erdtree will send players to the lands of Shadows in pursuit of the demigod Miquella the Unalloyed. Players will need to uncover his motives and find out what the Eternal Queen Marika is doing in the new territory.
This is the largest expansion in FromSoftware's history. The DLC will add a new region, many bosses, gear, and dungeons to [Elden Ring](/games?search=Elden Ring). Shadow of the Erdtree promises to be the culmination of all the studio's games, combining an open world with finely crafted locations and promising fans an epic adventure. And it made it to the list for this reason.
[Star Wars](/games?search=Star Wars): Outlaws
Release date: August 30, 2024
Platform: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X.
Outlaws takes place between the films "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi". Young smuggler Kay Vess decides to pull off the biggest heist yet. This is the first Star Wars game with a seamless open world.
Players will execute several spectacular heists, chase on speeder bikes, and engage in space battles. The game will feature choices that affect local stories and global events.
Outlaws is a stealth-action game where Kay relies on gadgets and ingenuity rather than brute force or Jedi tricks, making the gameplay similar to [Watch Dogs](/games?search=Watch Dogs) 2 and Legion. If the developers manage to implement all ideas well, we will have an exciting adventure in the Star Wars universe. One that "Solo" should have been.
Assassins Creed: Shadows
Release date: November 15, 2024
Platform: PS5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC.
Feudal Japan. The 1600s. Players will explore an open world as one of two characters. Noa is a shinobi, a master of stealth. And Yasuke is a strong samurai who prefers an honest fight.
In some ways, this game should mark a leap for the series. It does not continue the RPG trilogy (Origins — Valhalla) but starts a new one, returning to its roots. Stealth mechanics are tied to lighting, as in the [Splinter Cell](/games?search=Splinter Cell) series. Torches will need to be extinguished or destroyed to gain an advantage. There will be opportunities to crawl, and the seasons will affect mechanics. There are also promises of a high level of detail.
14: Overmind
Release date: 2024
Platform: PC, consoles
Domestic developers are also keeping up with trends. And of course, they want to stand out among other projects.
Players can expect not just an open world, but an open cosmos with unique biomes and anomalous zones that will radically change traditional gameplay. However, for storyline reasons, not all locations will be available immediately. And the storyline progression will prepare the player for new mechanics and constantly change the rules of the world. And the player won’t be alone there, so they need to prepare thoroughly and explore the surrounding world carefully. Build bases, gather resources, and solve the mysteries of space. Developers promise a long and not boring adventure.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Release date: 2024
Platform: PS5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC.
Indrzhih from Skalitz, the blacksmith’s son, is back! Older and more experienced, he will continue his journey, seeking vengeance for his family’s death and participating in important historical events in medieval Bohemia.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance will remain meticulous in details as an RPG. No magic, no dragons. All aspects will be improved, and the combat system will become friendlier but no less challenging. There will be more combat opportunities thanks to the introduction of early firearms and crossbows. The developers are preparing us for full-scale castle sieges. And everyday life will become much more diverse because the developers have improved the reputation system.
[Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines](/games?search=Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines) 2
Release date: 2024-2025
Platform: PS5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC.
The oldest vampire has awakened. And three hundred years of slumber have taken their toll — weakness, hunger, many important skills have faded from memory. And around, a new world, and the strongest vampire clans fighting in it are not inclined to respect the former lord just for his age.
The long-awaited sequel, Bloodlines 2 inherits attractive traits from the original. The dark night of Los Angeles will burn in neon flames, and in this liberated atmosphere, people are unaware of who lurks in the darkness. Great stories with choices will return. These were the two main features that made the original beloved.
Unfortunately, during the development, the project faced difficulties, and the studio Hardsuit Labs, which was working on the game, lost key developers, and the publisher Paradox Interactive transferred the project to The Chinese Room studio. The new developers are rewriting the plot and changing gameplay mechanics, including the combat system and progression, although details about the gameplay are still missing. Therefore, for the players, this game remains a dark horse, but no less anticipated for that.
[Dragon Age](/games?search=Dragon Age): Dreadwolf
Release date: 2024-2025
Platform: PS5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC.
[Dragon Age](/games?search=Dragon Age): Dreadwolf continues the story of [Dragon Age: Inquisition](/games?search=Dragon Age: Inquisition), focusing on the self-taught mage Solas. Previously, he was an aide to the main character but will now be opposing him.
The game is promised to be released by December this year, but a delay to early next year is not ruled out. Almost nothing is known about the game, except for loud claims. "The largest game in the series!", "record development time", "made by veterans of the series", etc. This is not what fans are waiting for. However, the information that the game is not even being attempted to be made with an emphasis on multiplayer gameplay sounds appealing.
[S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2](/games?search=S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2): Heart of Chornobyl
Release date: 2024-2025
Platform: Xbox Series S/X and PC.
17 years have passed since the Chernobyl disaster. The Zone remains just as dangerous, although many may be deceived by blooming poppies and the scorching friendly sun. Players will take on the role of mercenary Skif, who will explore the Heart of Chornobyl. But what is it? A mystery shrouded in anomalies.
[S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2](/games?search=S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2) promises to be an incredibly ambitious project, offering a complete open world without loading screens. Enemy AI has been improved, firefights have become more intense, and survival elements have been introduced: players will need to keep track of the main character's health and sleep to avoid losing accuracy. Customization has also become more diverse: attachments, scopes, and silencers can be fitted to weapons even during combat, and characters can be dressed in different outfits, although this doesn't affect their stats.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Release date: September 9, 2024
Platform: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
The protagonist from the first part, Space Marine Titus, is back at the forefront of events. In the name of the Emperor, he lands on distant planets and destroys heresy.
Fans of the original Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine have been eagerly awaiting the sequel, especially after the announcement from the creators of World [War Z](/games?search=War Z). In the new game, giant battles are promised, where dozens of enemies attack the heroes simultaneously. As in the first part, in Space Marine 2, players will alternate between shooting and melee combat, using powerful firearms and chain swords to tear the Tyranids apart. Gory, a harsh setting, and bone-crunching action — it’s been a while since we've seen something like this.
Gothic Remake
Release date: 2024-2025
Platform: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Developers are very slowly sharing information. Fans of the classic trilogy from Piranha Bytes are waiting and waiting, yet they still can’t see what Alkimia Interactive has been concocting. The demo attracted attention, but the final product, namely the remake, will differ greatly. But how — that’s a mystery?
So far, we are being told a little in podcasts, shown updated character models, and urged to wait. In all other respects, the remake should significantly improve on the original concept. Moreover, both veterans and young developers, who loved this series, are working on it — maybe from this chemistry of experience and energy something impressive will emerge.