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00:00Man, who doesn't love open-world games?
00:03I know not every open-world works for everyone.
00:06Sometimes the mechanics feel clunky, the gameplay's a bit dated,
00:10or the way that game handles its open-world just doesn't click with you.
00:14But I've put together a list of the best open-world games
00:18with smooth, modern gameplay and great stories
00:21that you should start 2026 playing.
00:26Days Gone.
00:27Man, what can I even say about this game?
00:30For me, it was one of the best open-world zombie experiences I've ever had.
00:36Yes, it had some bugs at launch,
00:37and because of that, a lot of people gave up on it early.
00:41It ended up being a very underrated game,
00:43but it delivers a high level of gameplay,
00:46a solid story, and well-developed characters,
00:49especially the protagonist, Deacon St. John,
00:52who shows great character growth,
00:54driven by hope while always staying loyal to his friends.
00:58What really stands out in the game are the zombie hordes, known as freaks.
01:03The way they move through the world
01:04and the insane numbers when they group together
01:07create frenetic gameplay moments that no other game really offers.
01:11This isn't just another empty zombie game.
01:14It has incredible content
01:15and is definitely a great open-world option
01:18for anyone who still hasn't played it
01:20and wants to jump in starting in 2026.
01:23If you have a PS5, go for the remastered version.
01:26But if you only have a PS4, no worries.
01:29The game is absolutely amazing.
01:31Like it, Dragon, Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.
01:38Now, if you're looking for a more laid-back
01:41and over-the-top open-world game,
01:43Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii can be a great way to kick off 2026.
01:47It's weird in the best possible way.
01:50You go straight from the honor-filled,
01:52fist-fighting streets of the Yakuza to Hawaii,
01:55with a light atmosphere, sunshine, beaches, and pirates.
01:59And somehow, it works ridiculously well.
02:02While playing, you can really feel
02:04that the game isn't afraid to be exaggerated.
02:07It blends heavy drama with completely insane moments,
02:11the kind that make you laugh to yourself and think,
02:13only this game would have the guts to do something like this.
02:17The story pulls you in because it talks about loyalty,
02:20identity, and fresh starts,
02:22without being heavy all the time.
02:24There's always room for humor and unexpected situations.
02:28The combat is stylish,
02:30the kind that makes you want to get into more fights
02:32just because it's fun.
02:34The characters are full of charisma,
02:36especially the protagonist,
02:38who seems to carry the weight of his past
02:40while trying to enjoy this new chaotic world around him.
02:43And Hawaii is a show on its own.
02:46It makes you want to explore,
02:48take your time,
02:49get lost in random activities,
02:51and just soak in the atmosphere.
02:52In the end,
02:54Like a Dragon,
02:55Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii,
02:57isn't just about winning or reaching the credits.
02:59It's about feeling,
03:01laughing,
03:01being surprised,
03:03and remembering why we fell in love with games in the first place.
03:06It's weird,
03:07it's bold,
03:08it's fun,
03:08and it's impossible not to smile while playing.
03:15Horizon Zero Dawn.
03:17Why did I put this one here instead of its sequel?
03:21For the simple reason that everything has a beginning.
03:24You can't play Forbidden West without playing the first game.
03:28Horizon Zero Dawn is a work of art,
03:31and maybe one of the most unique ideas on this list.
03:34Humanity living in tribal times again,
03:37but surrounded by mechanized dinosaur species
03:40powered by cutting-edge technology.
03:43At first,
03:44it sounds kind of crazy,
03:46but the game pulls you in with a beautiful narrative
03:48and a well-crafted protagonist named Aloy.
03:52The story builds slowly,
03:54keeps you curious,
03:55and when the pieces start to fall into place,
03:58you get that rare feeling of,
04:00wow,
04:00what a great idea.
04:02Playing as Aloy feels very natural.
04:05She's not just a strong heroine,
04:08she's someone trying to understand who she is
04:10and where she came from,
04:12in a world that also doesn't understand its own past.
04:16That creates a real connection with the player.
04:18You want to move forward not just for the challenge,
04:21but to uncover the truth alongside her.
04:24The combat is one of the most fun aspects of the game.
04:28Fighting the machines isn't just about rushing in and attacking.
04:32You observe, learn, try again,
04:34and when everything clicks,
04:37the feeling is amazing.
04:38There's a real sense of pride in taking down massive enemies
04:42using strategy and patience.
04:45And the world?
04:46What a world!
04:48It makes you want to wander without a destination,
04:51climb mountains just to take in the view,
04:53stop,
04:54and simply admire the scenery.
04:56Everything feels alive,
04:58beautiful,
04:59and full of detail.
05:00It's not an empty map.
05:02It's a place that feels like it exists even without you.
05:06Horizon Zero Dawn is a game made with care,
05:09blending action, mystery,
05:11and emotion in a very balanced way.
05:16Ghost of Tsushima.
05:18This one is beautiful,
05:20and I'm not exaggerating.
05:21The game has one of the most stunning open-world designs
05:25I've ever seen,
05:26perfectly capturing an incredible vision of feudal Japan.
05:30The game respects history,
05:32the setting,
05:33and the player.
05:35Everything is quiet when it needs to be,
05:37intense when it has to be.
05:39There's no rush.
05:41The game invites you to breathe,
05:43watch the wind,
05:44follow the falling leaves,
05:46and listen to the sounds of nature.
05:48That creates an unbelievable level of immersion.
05:52The story is simple,
05:54but powerful.
05:55Jin Sakai isn't just a warrior fighting invaders.
05:59He's a man torn between honor and survival.
06:02As the journey goes on,
06:03you feel this inner conflict grow,
06:06and many choices weigh heavier on your heart
06:08than on the controller.
06:10It's easy to put yourself in his place.
06:13The combat is a spectacle.
06:15It's not chaos,
06:16it's precision.
06:17When you nail the timing,
06:19dodge,
06:20and counterattack,
06:21the sense of control feels incredible.
06:24And when you choose a more stealthy path,
06:26the game doesn't judge you.
06:28It understands that the world has changed,
06:30and so have you.
06:32Visually,
06:33it's one of the most beautiful games ever made.
06:36It's not just about pretty graphics,
06:38it's about artistic direction.
06:40Golden fields,
06:42red forests,
06:43storms,
06:44silent villages.
06:45everything feels like a painting in motion.
06:48You'll often want to stop just to look.
06:51Ghost of Tsushima is the kind of game that stays with you,
06:55not because of excess,
06:56but because of elegance.
06:58It's calm,
06:59intense,
07:00sad,
07:01beautiful,
07:01and honest.
07:03It might just be the best choice for you to start playing in 2026.
07:07Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
07:13Why did I start with the second one instead of the first?
07:16Because I honestly believe you won't lose much by starting with Spider-Man 2,
07:20and since it's a more modern game,
07:22your overall experience will be more fun.
07:25It's the best open-world superhero game I've ever played,
07:29offering an insanely high level of gameplay,
07:32and switching between the two protagonists feels fantastic.
07:36Within the first few minutes,
07:38you can tell that everything was designed to be fun.
07:41Swinging between buildings is fluid,
07:44fast,
07:44and so satisfying that you end up doing it longer than you planned.
07:48The sense of speed,
07:50the control over jumps and webs,
07:52it feels like playing is flying.
07:54And even better,
07:55you keep getting better at it as you learn new moves.
07:59The story is solid.
08:00It has action,
08:02emotion,
08:03moments that hype you up,
08:04and others that genuinely hit you.
08:07The characters are charismatic and well-written.
08:09You actually care about what happens to them.
08:12Watching the relationship between Peter,
08:14Miles,
08:15and the rest of the crew evolve in the middle of the chaos
08:18that only a villain-filled New York can create
08:20is truly engaging.
08:22The combat is a show of its own as well.
08:25It manages to be intense without becoming messy,
08:27with stylish and satisfying combos.
08:30And the city?
08:32Oh,
08:32New York has never felt so alive.
08:35There's life everywhere.
08:37Movement,
08:37lights,
08:38rain,
08:39traffic,
08:39sounds.
08:40It's easy to get lost in it,
08:42literally,
08:42and in the best way possible.
08:44You end up picking up side missions
08:46just to keep exploring and interacting
08:48with everything the game has to offer.
08:55Immortals Fenyx Rising.
08:57Man,
08:58right from the start,
08:59you can tell this game doesn't take itself too seriously,
09:02and that's part of its charm.
09:04It blends Greek mythology with humor and action in a light, fun way,
09:09like a friend who knows when to joke around and when to impress you.
09:12You play as Fenyx,
09:14or you can choose the name,
09:16a somewhat unlikely hero who takes on challenges,
09:19monsters,
09:20and gods in a colorful, lively world.
09:23A lot of people think it's a copy of the Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild,
09:27but that's a mistake.
09:28Immortals Fenyx Rising has a strong personality of its own,
09:32and that unfair comparison probably pushed many players away.
09:37Now, though,
09:37you have a great chance to start 2026 with a truly original game.
09:42The combat is easy to pick up,
09:44but fun to master.
09:46You use a sword,
09:47a bow,
09:47and special abilities that get cooler as you progress.
09:50It's not complicated.
09:52And the open world is one of its strongest points.
09:55It's vibrant,
09:56full of color,
09:57and packed with secrets.
09:59There are puzzles,
10:00platforming sections,
10:01hidden areas,
10:02and side quests that don't feel boring.
10:05Many of them are worth doing,
10:06just for the fun of it.
10:07The story,
10:08in the way it's told,
10:09is also different.
10:11Instead of heavy drama,
10:12everything is narrated in a relaxed tone,
10:15with jokes and characters interacting in a light-hearted way.
10:19Immortals Fenyx Rising is light,
10:21fun,
10:22visually beautiful,
10:23and perfect for anyone who loves games that mix action and pure enjoyment.
10:31Assassin's Creed Origins.
10:33This is the kind of game that makes you get lost in the best possible way.
10:39Not because it's confusing,
10:40but because the world is so beautiful and packed with things to discover that you just want to keep exploring forever.
10:47The story begins with Bayek,
10:50a strong and determined warrior who carries a painful past.
10:54He isn't a perfect hero.
10:56He's human,
10:57and that makes you care about him right from the start.
11:01His journey through ancient Egypt is filled with mystery,
11:04battles,
11:04and moments that naturally pull you into the story.
11:08It's not just about completing missions.
11:10It's about understanding what's happening,
11:13feeling the weight of your choices,
11:15and following someone who's trying to do the right thing in a complicated world.
11:20The combat is more fluid than in previous entries in the series.
11:23It's not just button mashing.
11:26You learn to dodge,
11:27aim,
11:28use abilities,
11:29and think a bit before jumping into a fight.
11:32When you land a critical hit or take down a tough enemy,
11:35you get that satisfying sense of achievement.
11:38But what really makes the game shine is the open world.
11:42Egypt has never felt so alive.
11:45Vast deserts with the sun setting,
11:47ancient cities full of life and history,
11:50caravans crossing the landscape,
11:52and mysteries hidden in tombs and pyramids.
11:56The game also gives you a real sense of progression.
12:00As you improve your skills and gear,
12:02everything becomes easier,
12:04more fun,
12:04and more exciting.
12:06In the end,
12:07Assassin's Creed Origins is a great option for anyone who has never played an Assassin's Creed game.
12:13It might just make you fall in love with the franchise.
12:16It's definitely an excellent open world adventure to dive into
12:19in 2026.
12:25Stalker 2 Heart of Chornable.
12:28Guys,
12:29I put this game on the list because I love games with this kind of vibe.
12:34Imagine a place where everything can kill you,
12:37not just enemies,
12:38but the land around you itself.
12:40You explore the Chornable Exclusion Zone,
12:43a territory devastated by radiation,
12:46filled with mutant creatures,
12:48strange anomalies,
12:49and rival factions.
12:51It's an open world that feels alive and unpredictable,
12:55and ever since it was announced,
12:56it's been drawing attention for its impressive graphical quality.
13:01You take on the role of a stalker,
13:03a kind of explorer-survivor,
13:05trying to stay alive,
13:07collect rare artifacts,
13:08face both people and monsters,
13:11and uncover secrets hidden in this dangerous land.
13:14The sense of tension is constant.
13:17To be honest,
13:18this is not an easy or comfortable game,
13:21and it demands a lot from you.
13:23But don't think it's all fear all the time.
13:25The atmosphere is incredible,
13:27with visuals and details
13:29that make the world feel real and chilling.
13:32And the exploration is so rewarding
13:35that even when the game gets tough,
13:37you don't want to put it down.
13:39That said,
13:40the game had a somewhat rough launch.
13:43Bugs, performance drops,
13:44and technical issues
13:45showed up quite a bit early on,
13:48and many players talked about it.
13:50However,
13:50the developers have continued to update
13:53and improve the game over time.
13:55If you're a more experienced player,
13:57starting this game in 2026
13:59will probably surprise you
14:01in a very good way.
14:05Hogwarts Legacy
14:07Man,
14:08I was never really a Harry Potter fan.
14:11And when I found out
14:12there would be a game
14:13based on the Harry Potter universe,
14:15I honestly felt a bit discouraged.
14:18Still,
14:18I decided to give it a chance,
14:20and the game surprised me
14:21in such a big way
14:23that it ended up being
14:24one of the best open world discoveries
14:26I've ever played.
14:28You step into the wizarding world
14:29as your own character,
14:31a student accepted to study
14:33at Hogwarts in the 19th century,
14:35long before the events
14:36of the books and movies.
14:37Right from the start,
14:38you're thrown into an adventure
14:40full of mystery,
14:41ancient magic,
14:42and choices that feel meaningful,
14:44making you curious
14:45to uncover what's really going on
14:47with that special power
14:49that only you possess.
14:50The game is an open world RPG,
14:53so you're free to explore
14:54the castle, forests,
14:56villages, and ruins,
14:58uncover secrets,
14:59attend classes,
15:00learn new spells,
15:01and face fantastic creatures.
15:04The combat is fun
15:05and packed with different spells
15:06for you to master
15:07as you progress.
15:09Visually,
15:09the world is beautiful
15:10and full of life.
15:12The atmosphere truly makes you feel
15:14like you're inside
15:15this school of magic.
15:17Now, like any big experience,
15:19it has its highs and its lows.
15:21I think the side quests
15:22can become a bit repetitive
15:24after a while,
15:25and the map can feel
15:26a little empty at times.
15:28But if you love games,
15:30RPGs, and magic,
15:32Hogwarts Legacy
15:32is a great choice.
15:34It's the kind of game
15:35that pulls you in with nostalgia
15:37and keeps you entertained
15:38for many hours,
15:40exploring, learning spells,
15:41and living out
15:42your own wizard's story.
15:46Starfield.
15:49Imagine creating
15:50your own character
15:51and setting off
15:53on a journey
15:53through the cosmos
15:54among stars,
15:56planets,
15:57and space stations.
15:59You're part of a group
15:59of explorers
16:00called Constellation,
16:02searching for mysterious
16:03artifacts and ancient secrets
16:06scattered across
16:07more than a thousand worlds,
16:09some fictional,
16:10others inspired
16:11by real stars and systems.
16:13The game blends RPG mechanics
16:16with space exploration.
16:18You can choose
16:18your character's play style,
16:20upgrade skills,
16:22customize weapons,
16:23and even your ship.
16:25You can land
16:25on different planets,
16:27mine,
16:28gather resources,
16:29take on missions,
16:30and experience
16:31multiple stories
16:32while deciding
16:33how you want to live
16:34your life
16:35among the stars.
16:36There's a lot of freedom
16:37to choose your path
16:39and shape the experience
16:40your own way.
16:41Visually,
16:43the game features
16:44a massive,
16:45carefully crafted universe
16:46with large cities,
16:48varied environments,
16:49and that feeling
16:50of truly being
16:51out in space.
16:53The soundtrack
16:53and overall atmosphere
16:55help reinforce
16:56that sense
16:57of epic adventure.
16:59Now,
16:59like any large
17:01and ambitious game,
17:02it has aspects
17:03that divide opinions.
17:04Some players
17:05love the gigantic scale,
17:07the freedom,
17:08and the universe
17:09that feels real.
17:10others feel
17:11that space exploration
17:12can sometimes
17:13become repetitive
17:14or less exciting
17:16than expected,
17:17and that not everything
17:18in the game
17:18has the same level
17:19of depth.
17:21Overall,
17:22Starfield is the kind
17:23of huge,
17:24unique experience
17:25that's perfect
17:26for anyone
17:26who loves RPGs,
17:28exploration,
17:29and the idea
17:30of traveling
17:31between the stars
17:32as the protagonist
17:33of their own story.
17:34The Legend of Zelda
17:39Breath of the Wild
17:41I consider this game
17:43an absolute must-play.
17:45Talking about
17:46open-world games
17:47without mentioning
17:47this one
17:48is just crazy.
17:50If you haven't
17:50played it yet,
17:51you need to find
17:52a way to do that
17:53as soon as possible.
17:54If you don't have
17:55a Nintendo Switch,
17:56use an emulator
17:57on PC,
17:58but play it.
18:00Out of all of them,
18:01I see this
18:02as the most
18:02family-friendly game
18:03because your kids
18:04can play it too
18:05without any problems.
18:07The world feels alive
18:09in an incredible way.
18:11It rains,
18:11the wind blows,
18:13it gets cold,
18:14it gets hot,
18:14and all of that
18:15affects what you do.
18:17It's not just
18:17the beautiful setting,
18:19it's a place
18:19that reacts to you.
18:21There's a constant
18:22sense of discovery,
18:23like there's always
18:24something hidden
18:25just around the corner,
18:26waiting for someone
18:27curious enough
18:28to find it.
18:30Link is silent,
18:31but the journey
18:31speaks for him.
18:33The story isn't
18:34thrown in your face,
18:35it appears in fragments,
18:37memories,
18:38and small moments.
18:39That makes everything
18:40feel more personal.
18:42You build the narrative
18:43at your own pace,
18:44in your own way.
18:45The most amazing part
18:47is the freedom.
18:48There's no single
18:49right way to play.
18:51You can tackle challenges
18:52in completely different ways,
18:54use creativity,
18:55improvise wild solutions,
18:57and the game
18:58fully embraces that.
18:59Breath of the Wild
19:01isn't just a game,
19:02it's an experience
19:03built on pure curiosity
19:05and imagination.
19:07It's the kind of game
19:08that makes you smile
19:09when you solve
19:09something simple,
19:11stop just to watch
19:11the sunset,
19:13and when it's over,
19:14leaves you with a hard
19:15to explain feeling,
19:16like you truly lived
19:17through a great adventure.
19:19Red Dead Redemption 2.
19:26The narrative in this game
19:28is incredible.
19:29The way the characters
19:30are built feels cinematic,
19:32and Arthur Morgan is,
19:34in my opinion,
19:35the best written
19:36protagonist of all time.
19:37He isn't a classic hero.
19:40He's full of flaws,
19:41doubts,
19:42and inner conflict.
19:43As the journey unfolds,
19:45you start reflecting
19:46alongside him
19:47about loyalty,
19:49choices,
19:49and a world
19:50that's changing
19:51far too fast.
19:53It's impossible
19:54not to get
19:54emotionally invested.
19:56The game does have
19:57a somewhat slow beginning,
19:59but that's intentional.
20:01Unfortunately,
20:01I think that pushed
20:02many players away,
20:04which is a real shame.
20:06The open world
20:06is insanely detailed.
20:09Every town
20:10has its own personality.
20:12Every road
20:12tells a story.
20:13You can run into people
20:15asking for help,
20:16unexpected situations,
20:18small dramas
20:19that appear
20:20out of nowhere.
20:21Sometimes,
20:22the best moments
20:23aren't even part
20:24of the main story.
20:25They just happen.
20:27Combat is intense,
20:29but the game
20:29truly shines
20:31in its immersion.
20:32Everything feels
20:33carefully crafted
20:34to make you believe
20:35in that old west.
20:37The sounds,
20:38the looks,
20:39the silence
20:40before an important decision.
20:41It's a game
20:43that rewards
20:43observation,
20:45patience,
20:45and taking your time.
20:47In the end,
20:48Red Dead Redemption 2
20:50is a powerful experience.
20:52It's not just fun.
20:53It's deep,
20:54melancholic,
20:56beautiful,
20:56and honest.
20:58It's the kind of game
20:59you finish in silence,
21:01taking in everything
21:02you've lived through,
21:03knowing you were part
21:04of something
21:05truly special.
21:06The law in this town
21:07is a damn joke.
21:08Oh no.
21:10Cyberpunk 2027.
21:13Everyone is already tired
21:15of hearing that the game
21:16went completely wrong
21:17at launch,
21:18but we can't judge it
21:19by that anymore.
21:21After all the updates,
21:22it's a completely
21:24different game.
21:25Maybe the biggest
21:26redemption arc
21:27in gaming history,
21:29going from failure
21:30to total success.
21:32If you haven't played it yet,
21:33you really need
21:34to give it a chance.
21:36Night City
21:37is the real star here.
21:39It's a city
21:39that feels alive
21:40all the time.
21:42Neon lights,
21:43rain falling,
21:44people rushing by,
21:46cars passing,
21:47conversations happening
21:48in the background.
21:50Just walking around
21:51without a goal
21:52is an experience
21:53on its own.
21:54You can feel
21:55that the city
21:55has history,
21:57inequality,
21:58broken dreams,
21:59and ambition
22:00everywhere.
22:01The story
22:02is intense
22:03and personal.
22:04You play as V,
22:05someone trying
22:06to survive
22:07in a world
22:07where everything
22:08is disposable,
22:09including people.
22:11And Johnny Silverhand's
22:12presence adds
22:13extra weight
22:14with strong dialogue,
22:16constant conflict,
22:17and moments
22:18that really make
22:19you stop and think.
22:20It's not just
22:21about action,
22:22it's about identity,
22:24choice,
22:24and consequence.
22:26Combat and missions
22:27give you a lot
22:28of freedom.
22:29You can go in
22:30guns blazing,
22:31be stealthy,
22:32rely on technology,
22:34or improvise.
22:35There's no single
22:36right way to play,
22:38and that makes
22:39every situation
22:40more interesting.
22:42As you progress,
22:43you truly feel
22:44your character grow,
22:46becoming more dangerous
22:47and more confident.
22:48With the Phantom Liberty
22:50expansion,
22:51everything becomes
22:52even stronger,
22:54more story,
22:55more tension,
22:56and more emotional impact.
22:59Cyberpunk 2027
23:00isn't a perfect game,
23:02but it's full of soul.
23:04It's intense,
23:05stylish,
23:06and original.
23:07It's about dreams
23:08that are too big,
23:10hard choices,
23:11and trying to find meaning
23:12in a world
23:13that doesn't care about you.
23:15And because of that,
23:16it really stays with you.
23:22No Man's Sky.
23:24When you start,
23:25it's just you,
23:26a strange planet,
23:27and the silence
23:28of the universe.
23:29And little by little,
23:30without any rush,
23:31the game invites you
23:32to explore,
23:33learn,
23:34and move forward.
23:35There's no urgency.
23:37No one is constantly
23:38telling you what to do.
23:40It's a game
23:40that respects your pace.
23:42And it's always
23:43receiving updates
23:44and ongoing support.
23:46Exploring planets
23:47is the heart
23:47of the experience.
23:49Every world
23:50is different.
23:51Wild colors,
23:52strange creatures,
23:53landscapes that feel
23:54like dreams
23:55or nightmares.
23:56Sometimes you land
23:57just out of curiosity
23:58and end up staying
23:59longer than you expected,
24:01simply observing,
24:02collecting resources,
24:04or taking a moment
24:04to breathe in that place.
24:07Over time,
24:07the game grows
24:08along with you.
24:09You build bases,
24:11upgrade your ship,
24:12travel farther,
24:13encounter other forms
24:14of life,
24:15and begin to understand
24:16that the universe
24:17is massive
24:18and you're just
24:19a small part of it.
24:20It's a strange
24:21and beautiful feeling
24:22at the same time,
24:23a mix of loneliness
24:25and belonging.
24:26After its troubled launch,
24:28No Man's Sky
24:29became a completely
24:30different game.
24:31It received constant updates,
24:33gained depth,
24:34content,
24:35and real care
24:36from the developers.
24:37Today,
24:37playing it feels like
24:38the game is truly alive,
24:40being looked after
24:41and evolving
24:42alongside its community.
24:47The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt
24:49Why did I decide
24:51to include this game
24:52on the list?
24:53It's been out
24:54for a long time
24:55and a lot of people
24:56say its mechanics
24:57feel stiff
24:58or that the combat
24:59is a bit dated.
25:00I'll be honest,
25:01I had already given it
25:02two chances before
25:03and it just didn't
25:05click for me.
25:06But some time ago,
25:07I picked up the
25:08Complete Edition
25:08on PS5
25:09and since then,
25:10I haven't been able
25:11to stop playing.
25:13Now I finally understand
25:14why it's considered
25:15one of the most
25:16acclaimed games
25:17of all time.
25:18You step into the shoes
25:20of Geralt of Rivia,
25:21a tired,
25:22experienced monster hunter
25:24covered in scars,
25:26not just on his body,
25:27but on his soul.
25:28From the very beginning,
25:29you can feel
25:30that you're in a harsh,
25:31dirty world
25:32filled with difficult choices.
25:35Nothing here
25:35is purely black and white
25:37and many of your decisions
25:38stay with you
25:39for a long time.
25:41The main story
25:41is strong and engaging,
25:43but what's most impressive
25:44is how even the smaller
25:46quests carry weight.
25:48These aren't tasks
25:49thrown in just to fill time.
25:51Every request for help
25:52hides a drama,
25:53a human conflict,
25:55an unexpected outcome.
25:57Sometimes,
25:57a side quest
25:58leaves a bigger impact
25:59than the main story.
26:01The world is massive
26:02and alive.
26:04Poor villages,
26:05bustling cities,
26:06dangerous forests,
26:08dark swamps.
26:09Everything feels
26:10like it has a story.
26:11Exploring never feels
26:13like a waste of time
26:13because there's always
26:15something interesting
26:15waiting for you.
26:17A unique character,
26:18a strange monster,
26:19a complicated choice.
26:21Geralt is an incredible
26:23protagonist,
26:24precisely because
26:25he doesn't try
26:26to be a perfect hero.
26:27He does what needs
26:28to be done
26:28the best way he can,
26:30in a world that rarely
26:31rewards good intentions.
26:33And that makes everything
26:34feel more human
26:35and more real.
26:37For 2026,
26:38this game absolutely
26:39needs to be on your list.
26:43Elden Ring.
26:46And to finish things off,
26:47this masterpiece.
26:49From your very first steps,
26:51you can feel that you're
26:52in an ancient,
26:53broken world
26:54filled with secrets.
26:56There are no arrows
26:56constantly guiding you
26:58and no one
26:58explaining everything.
27:00You learn by observing,
27:01failing,
27:02and trying again.
27:03And every small victory
27:05feels massive
27:06because you earned it.
27:07That kind of total freedom
27:09without clear direction
27:10scares a lot of people.
27:12And I know that,
27:14along with the difficulty,
27:15pushed many players away.
27:17The open world here
27:18works in a different way.
27:20It's not just big,
27:21it's mysterious.
27:22There's always something
27:23catching your eye
27:24on the horizon.
27:25A distant castle,
27:27a forgotten road,
27:28a gigantic creature.
27:30And almost every time
27:31you go check it out,
27:32you find something memorable,
27:34whether amazing
27:34or terrifying.
27:36The challenges are tough,
27:38but fair.
27:39You fall,
27:40get back up,
27:41and learn.
27:42Little by little,
27:42you start to understand
27:44the rhythm,
27:45respect your enemies,
27:46and trust yourself more.
27:47When you finally overcome
27:49an obstacle
27:49that once felt impossible,
27:51the feeling is unreal.
27:53It's not relief,
27:54it's pride.
27:55The story is there,
27:57but it's told in fragments,
27:59in silences,
28:00in details scattered
28:01throughout the world.
28:02You piece it all together
28:04in your own mind,
28:05your own way.
28:06That creates a different
28:07kind of connection,
28:08more personal,
28:09like uncovering
28:10an ancient myth
28:11on your own.
28:14Guys,
28:15that's it.
28:16These are the open world games
28:17for you to start 2026
28:19playing the very best
28:20the genre has to offer.
28:22What do you think?
28:23Do you agree?
28:24Did I leave any out?
28:25Let us know in the comments.
28:26And of course,
28:27I wish everyone
28:28an amazing,
28:29happy 2026,
28:30and let's play a lot.
28:32Let's play a lot.
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