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00:002026 is coming, and it's already shaping up to be one of the best years of all time.
00:06Nobody likes wasting money, and these open-world games need to be in your 2026 wishlist.
00:12You can bet on it. I'm confident they'll be worth every single penny.
00:17I've picked 18 games that are going to take over your entire 2026. Let's get into the list.
00:25The Blood of Dawnwalker is one of those projects that just looks too good to be true.
00:30But every time I see new footage, I get goosebumps.
00:33We're talking about an open-world RPG that feels like a dark, gritty evolution of the classic high-fantasy tropes.
00:39The scale of the world is what really grabs me. It's not just big, it looks dense with actual lore and verticality.
00:46The gameplay seems to be leaning into a very fluid, almost dance-like combat system, but with a real wheat to the strikes.
00:53I'm a sucker for dynamic world mechanics, and Dawnwalker promises a world that reacts to the bloodline you choose at the start.
01:01The protagonist isn't just a blank slate. They are tied to this ancient curse, and the moral choices look like they'll actually ruin your sleep.
01:08What I'm most hyped about is the atmosphere. It has this eerie, calm-before-the-storm vibe that reminds me of the best parts of The Witcher.
01:17If there's one thing I'm worried about, it's the polish. Open worlds this ambitious can be janky at launch, but the vision here is so strong, I'm willing to gamble.
01:25This is 100% a day-one purchase for me.
01:312. Grand Theft Auto 6
01:34Okay, let's be real. The King is coming back. Grand Theft Auto 6 isn't just a game, it's a cultural event.
01:43After waiting over a decade, we're finally heading back to Vice City, and the detail in the trailers is just, it's stupid.
01:51The way the water looks, the sheer density of the crowds on the beach, the social media satire, it's Rockstar at the absolute peak of their game.
02:02The gameplay looks to be evolving that dual protagonist system with Lucia and Jason.
02:07I love the Bonnie and Clyde vibe they're going for.
02:11It makes the story feel much more intimate and grounded compared to the craziness of GTA V.
02:16The world is going to be massive, covering more than just the neon streets of Vice City.
02:23We're talking swamps, rural towns, the whole Florida, sorry, Leonida experience.
02:30My only fear, if you can call it that, is the wait for the PC version.
02:34But for console players, this is the reason you own a PS5 or Series X.
02:39I'm expecting the most immersive living world ever created.
02:45The AI, the physics, the sheer amount of things to do, it's going to set the bar for the next 10 years.
02:52Worth every penny? It's probably worth 10 times that.
02:59Number 3. Crimson Desert.
03:02Every time I see Crimson Desert, I have to remind myself it's an actual game and not a pre-rendered movie.
03:08This began as a spin-off, but transformed into a massive, single-player epic.
03:14The gameplay looks like a fever dream of everything I love.
03:17It has the combat of a high-end action game, the exploration of Zelda, and the cinematic weight of Red Dead.
03:24You can literally suplex enemies and then hop on a dragon to fly across the map.
03:30You play as Macduff, a mercenary leader, and the story seems way more grimdark and mature than I expected.
03:37The world of Pywell looks absolutely brutal, snow-covered mountains that actually make you feel cold, and bustling cities that feel lived in.
03:48I love that the combat isn't just button-mashing.
03:51It looks technical, with grapples and environmental kills.
03:55One thing I'm keeping an eye on is the UI.
03:57Sometimes these massive Korean RPGs can get a bit cluttered with icons and menus, but the pure fun factor looks off the charts.
04:07If the final game delivers even 80% of what they've shown in the demos, it's going to be a masterpiece.
04:13It's a bold, ambitious, and visually jaw-dropping open world.
04:184. Mortal Shell 2
04:25The first Mortal Shell was a tight, AA Souls-like that punched way above its weight class,
04:31but Mortal Shell 2 is looking like a full-blown, open-world monster.
04:37The original hook of possessing different shells of fallen warriors is back,
04:41but now it's set in a much more expansive, non-linear world.
04:45The sense of mystery in this franchise is top-tier.
04:50It doesn't hold your hand, and the lore is hidden in the environment.
04:54The gameplay is slow, deliberate, and incredibly punishing.
04:58The hardening mechanic, where you turn into stone to tank a hit,
05:03is still the most satisfying defensive move in the genre.
05:07In the sequel, the world looks much more varied,
05:10moving away from just dark swamps to some truly alien-looking landscapes.
05:14The boss designs are already giving me nightmares in the best way possible.
05:20My only concern is if the openness of the world dilutes that tight, claustrophobic tension the first game had.
05:27But honestly, the developers proved they know how to make a rewarding combat loop.
05:31For anyone who thinks Elden Ring was just the beginning of open-world Souls-likes,
05:37Mortal Shell 2 is going to be your new obsession.
05:40It's dark, it's clunky in a heavy, satisfying way, and it's gorgeous.
05:455. The Sinking City 2
05:52Man, the first game had such a cool atmosphere, but was a bit rough around the edges, right?
05:59Well, The Sinking City 2 is looking to fix all of that.
06:03They've ditched the semi-open investigation style for a full-blown open-world survival horror experience,
06:09and it's being built on Unreal Engine 5.
06:13The city of Arkham is literally drowning, and the Lovecraftian vibes are just...
06:18Man, they're suffocating in the best way possible.
06:22The gameplay is leaning way harder into combat and survival this time.
06:26You're scavenging for supplies in a city that's rotting from the inside out.
06:30I love that the water isn't just a visual thing, it changes how you navigate the world.
06:36The monsters look absolutely grotesque.
06:39Think slimy, many-limbed nightmares that actually make you want to turn the lights off.
06:44It's gritty, wet, and deeply unsettling.
06:48If I have one concern, it's that I hope they didn't lose that detective soul that made the first one unique.
06:54But the devs say the mystery is still there, just more dangerous.
06:57If you're a fan of Resident Evil-style resource management, but want a massive, rain-soaked city to explore,
07:05this is going to be worth every cent.
07:07It's dark, it's ambitious, and it's going to be a total mood.
07:156. Horizon Steel Frontiers
07:18Guerrilla is taking a massive leap with Horizon Steel Frontiers.
07:23We've spent two games in the lush wilds, but this one is taking us to a new, much more industrialized, and metallic frontier.
07:33The world is perfect because it balances that beautiful nature we love with these massive, crumbling, old-world megastructures that are just staggering in scale.
07:43The verticality here is supposed to be insane.
07:47The gameplay is being refined to feel much faster.
07:51Eloy has some new mobility tools that look like they've been ripped straight out of a high-octane action movie.
07:57And the machines?
07:59Man, the new Steel variants look terrifying.
08:02Faster, more aggressive, and covered in plating that actually requires tactical dismantling.
08:08The protagonist's journey is getting much more political, too, as she deals with new tribes that have mastered old-world tech in ways we haven't seen yet.
08:18My only wait-and-see is how they handle the open-world activities.
08:23I don't want just another map full of icons.
08:26But Guerrilla has earned our trust.
08:28The visuals alone will probably be enough to melt our consoles.
08:31It's a stunning, high-stakes evolution of the franchise that feels like it's finally letting the sci-fi side of the story truly explode.
08:457. Dune Awakening
08:48I've been waiting for a game that truly captures the scale of Arrakis.
08:54And Dune Awakening is looking like the real deal.
08:57This is an open-world survival craft game, but on a massive AAA scale.
09:03You start as nobody in the middle of the desert and have to survive the heat, the sandstorms, and, of course, the shy Hulud.
09:12Seeing a sandworm break through the dunes in real time while you're trying to mine spice is just...
09:18It's peak gaming tension.
09:20The gameplay is all about the spice-must-flow loop.
09:24You build bases, fly ornithopters, and engage in massive combined arms battles for spice blows.
09:32I love that the map actually changes.
09:35Coriolis storms periodically shift the dunes, uncovering new secrets and burying old ones.
09:41It makes the open world feel alive and unpredictable.
09:45The social systems look deep, too, with factions and political scheming that feel right out of the books.
09:51One thing to watch out for is the survival grind.
09:55Dune can be a harsh setting, and I hope it's more fun challenge than chore.
10:01But the chance to live my own Fremen story?
10:03I'm all in.
10:05It's a massive, sandblasted epic that looks visually incredible.
10:09If you're a fan of the movies or the books, this is your 2026 must-play.
10:14Mine, harvest.
10:198. Phantom Blade Zero
10:21Alright, let's talk about the game that looks like John Wick joined a samurai movie.
10:27Phantom Blade Zero is kung fu punk, and it is absolutely electric.
10:32The world is semi-open, but the density of the combat encounters is what sets it apart.
10:37The world-building blends traditional Chinese martial arts with steampunk and occult elements,
10:43creating a vibe I've literally never seen before.
10:46The gameplay is the star here.
10:48It's lightning fast.
10:50We're talking about blink-and-you'll-miss-it swordplay that looks like a choreographed movie scene.
10:55The protagonist, Soul, is a dark, brooding, elite assassin on a quest for revenge with only 66 days to live.
11:03That ticking clock had so much urgency to the story.
11:07The bosses look like they've walked out of a fever dream.
11:10Massive, intimidating, and requiring perfect parry timing.
11:14My only concern is how the open parts of the world will feel compared to the tight, scripted you can combat.
11:21If they can maintain that flow in a large environment, we're looking at a game-changer.
11:26It's stylish, it's brutal, and it's unapologetically cool.
11:30This is the kind of game that makes you feel like a god when you finally master the combos.
11:35Definitely worth the investment.
11:429. Sea of Remnants
11:44If you ever wanted to play a game that feels like a beautiful, dark fairy tale on the high seas,
11:50Sea of Remnants is the one.
11:53Developed by Joker Studio, the geniuses behind Identity V,
11:56This ocean adventure RPG is just stunning.
12:00You play as a puppet folk sailor who's lost his memory, waking up in a world called Orbtopia.
12:07The art style is so unique.
12:09It has this tactile, puppet-like aesthetic that makes the characters feel alive in a way I haven't seen before.
12:16The gameplay is a wild mix.
12:18You've got open-world sailing, real-time naval combat against sea monsters,
12:23and then tactical turn-based battles when you're exploring islands.
12:27I love that you can recruit a crew of over 300 eccentric characters, each with their own personality.
12:34The world is perfect because it actually feels like a living seascape.
12:38You're not just sailing from point A to B, you're investigating memory currents, ruins,
12:43and shifting islands that reveal secrets of the past.
12:46My only concern is the free-to-play aspect.
12:50I really hope the monetization doesn't get in the way of that incredible exploration.
12:54But the vibe of sailing to the edge of the world to find out who you are?
12:58That's peak RPG territory.
13:01It's mysterious, it's gorgeous, and it looks like a seafaring epic that'll keep us hooked for months.
13:06So I'm joining him as...
13:09How did it feel to learn the truth about the...
13:13Number 10.
13:14ArcheAge Chronicles.
13:16Previously known as ArcheAge 2, ArcheAge Chronicles is a massive evolution for the franchise.
13:22It's moving away from the hardcore MMO tag and calling itself an online action RPG.
13:28Set 50 years after the original, the world of Auroria is being built in Unreal Engine 5.
13:35And man, it shows.
13:37The vistas are staggering.
13:39It captures that feeling of a new world waiting to be conquered,
13:43where player-driven housing and farming are still core to the experience.
13:47The gameplay has been totally revamped to be more dynamic and action-oriented.
13:52We're talking about souls-like inspired combat in a massive world.
13:57The focus is on smaller, more personal stories within the larger landscape,
14:01which I think is a smart move.
14:03But don't worry.
14:05The trade routes and naval combat that made the first game legendary are still there.
14:10Building your own ship and defending your cargo from pirates
14:13while navigating a zoneless world is still the dream.
14:16My only worry is the balance between the action RPG elements and the MMO roots.
14:23I hope the social side doesn't get lost.
14:26But if you want a game where you can literally build a life, a home, and a reputation in a gorgeous
14:31high fantasy world, this is a must-play for summer 2026.
14:36It looks like the ultimate second-life game.
14:3911. LEGO Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight
14:46Forget everything you know about previous LEGO games.
14:51LEGO Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight is an absolute beast.
14:55TT Games is basically doing for Batman what they did for Star Wars in the Skywalker Saga,
15:00but even bigger.
15:02We're getting a fully open-world Gotham City that is allegedly bigger than Arkham Knight's map.
15:07You can grapple, glide, or drive the Batmobile anywhere,
15:11and it's packed with iconic spots like Arkham Asylum and Ace Chemicals.
15:16The gameplay features a completely reimagined combat system.
15:20It's more fluid, combining combos, stealth, and actual detective skills.
15:25The story is a love letter to Batman's history,
15:28starting with Bruce Wayne's origins and moving through his entire career.
15:32You'll be facing off against the Joker, Penguin, Bane, the whole rogues gallery.
15:38Plus, the ability to play as the entire Bat family with their own unique gadgets is a huge plus for co-op fans.
15:45Some might think it's just a LEGO game, but the technical specs are actually pretty demanding.
15:50They are pushing the lighting and detail to the limit.
15:53It's got that signature humor, sure, but it looks like a genuinely deep Batman experience.
15:59If you've been craving a new open-world Gotham to explore while wearing a 1989 movie skin or a Batman Beyond suit,
16:06this is going to be worth every penny on May 29, 2026.
16:1412. Fable
16:15Albion is finally back.
16:19The Fable reboot from Playground Games, the Forza Horizon devs,
16:22is shaping up to be the most beautiful fantasy world we've ever seen.
16:27Built on the ForzaTech engine, the lighting and the English countryside vibe are just perfect.
16:33It's a game that doesn't take itself too seriously,
16:36maintaining that classic British wit and mockumentary style we saw in the trailers,
16:40with Humphrey and Dave the Giant.
16:43The gameplay is a third-person action RPG that leans into player choice.
16:48You can be a noble hero or a total jerk,
16:51and the world and your appearance will react to it.
16:54The combat looks fast, blending swords, bows, and flashy fireball magic.
16:59But the perfect part of the open world is the interaction,
17:02kicking chickens, wafting through taverns,
17:05and dealing with the consequences of your social reputation.
17:07It's that rare RPG where being a nobody is just as fun as slaying legendary beasts.
17:14The only concern is if the combat depth matches the incredible visuals.
17:19But with the help of the Eidos Montreal team,
17:22I'm confident the action will be tight.
17:24It's a whimsical, dark, and hilarious journey that's been over a decade in the making.
17:29Albion has never looked this good,
17:32and I cannot wait to see what kind of hero or villain I end up being in 2026.
17:3713. Beast of Reincarnation
17:45If you told me the studio behind Pokemon was making a gritty post-apocalyptic samurai game
17:51inspired by Princess Mononoke, I'd say you're dreaming.
17:55But Beast of Reincarnation is Game Freak's first massive AAA pivot,
18:00and man, it looks stunning.
18:03Set in a year 4026, you play as Emma, an outcast blighted one,
18:08traversing a Japan reclaimed by nature and corrupted by a mysterious rot.
18:14The gameplay is a one-person, one-dog action RPG that looks incredibly technical.
18:20Think Sekiro meets Black Myth Wukong.
18:23You're using a lightweight katana to parry and slash through mutated beasts and ancient mechs.
18:29But the best part?
18:31Your dog, Koo.
18:32He's not just for pets.
18:34He's integral to combat and traversal,
18:36and your bond with him literally unlocks new powers.
18:39The world is perfect because it's ever-changing.
18:43Forests can suddenly erupt in the middle of a wastelade,
18:46forcing you to adapt on the fly.
18:48My only nervous thought is seeing how Game Freak handles this level of graphical fidelity
18:53and souls-like difficulty for the first time.
18:56But the art style?
18:58It's pure Ghibli meets cyberpunk magic.
19:01It's an ambitious, soulful, and beautiful journey
19:04that proves this studio has way more up its sleeve than we thought.
19:1214 is Tides of Annihilation,
19:14and honestly, the trailers for this one left me speechless.
19:19It's a new, weird fantasy set in a modern-day London
19:22that's been fractured by an otherworldly invasion.
19:25You play as Gwendolyn, a lone survivor trying to find the Holy Grail
19:30in a city where reality and Arthurian legend are bleeding into each other.
19:35It's like Nier Automata crashed into a King Arthur movie
19:38in the middle of Piccadilly Circus.
19:40The gameplay is built around the dual-frontline battle system.
19:45You aren't fighting alone.
19:46You summon spectral forms of the Knights of the Roundtable
19:49to pull off massive, flashy combos.
19:52You can literally switch between Gwendolyn and a knight like Sir Lamarack,
19:57mid-attack to shatter reality.
19:59The world is perfect because of its scale.
20:02There are colossal knights roaming the city that aren't just bosses.
20:06They're moving, vertical levels you have to scale and explore.
20:09It's being built by a team of veterans from Yakuza and Assassin's Creed,
20:14so you know the world-building is going to be top-tier.
20:17My only concern is if the combat gets too chaotic
20:20with all the dimension-shattering effects,
20:23but the sheer visual spectacle is worth the admission price alone.
20:27It's stylish, atmospheric, and incredibly original.
20:3115. Gothic 1 Remake
20:37And finally, we're ending with the return of a cult legend, Gothic 1 Remake.
20:43If you're tired of open worlds that hold your hand with 500 map icons,
20:48this is for you.
20:49Set in the Valley of the Mines,
20:52a prison colony surrounded by a magical barrier,
20:55the world is brutal, lawless,
20:58and cares absolutely zero about your feelings.
21:01You start as a nameless hero
21:02who is basically at the bottom of the food chain,
21:05and you have to earn every bit of respect you get.
21:08The gameplay stays true to that hardcore RPG soul,
21:12but with modern UE5 visuals and combat.
21:15It's a simulation-heavy world
21:17where NPCs have daily routines
21:19and creatures react dynamically to your presence.
21:23The perfect part of this open world is the atmosphere.
21:26It feels dangerous, gritty, and alive.
21:29You have to choose a faction to survive,
21:32and those choices actually matter.
21:33It's a dark fantasy experience
21:36that respects your intelligence and challenges your grit.
21:39My only tiny worry is if the clunkiness of the original,
21:43which some fans loved,
21:44was polished too much.
21:46But from what I've seen in the demos,
21:48they've kept that unforgiving edge
21:50that made the original a classic.
21:52It's a massive, handcrafted RPG
21:54that reminds us why we fell in love with this genre in the first place.
21:59This is a day-one buy for any true RPG fan.
22:03And that's the list, guys.
22:0615 open world games that are set to take over our lives in 2026.
22:11Whether it's the neon crime of GTA 6,
22:14the fast-paced martial arts of Phantom Blade Zero,
22:17or the survival tension of Dune,
22:192026 is looking like a year
22:21where we'll never want to leave our rooms.
22:23But hey, that's just my 2026 wish list.
22:27Which of these are you most hyped for?
22:29Are you a day-one-in-vice-city person,
22:31or are you waiting to see what Game Freak
22:33can do with Beast of Reincarnation?
22:36Drop a comment below and let's talk about it.
22:38I'm curious to see which ones caught your eye.
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