In this post we are talking about some upcoming games that are most liked by the audiences. Yes, we are talking about open-world games that are liked in the same way they destroyed some of the classics like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim.
There are some other games like The Blood of Dawnwalker, and Crimson Desert that are known to be loaded with their own creativity as well as player’s potential.
The series of games that we have disccused about are quite interesting. But ever since The Witcher 4 is launched, it continues to look amazing.
In the world of gaming, these are not just the games that we just narrated. There are some others that you might want to go for.
We have a list of some other open-world upcoming games that look like to be based in sprawling cities.
One thing to note down here is that some opf these games are known to have taken pl;ace exclusively in these cities. It’s time to uncover the features that make these games exceptional and how their cities bring those differences to life.
Grand Theft Auto 6
- Available Systems: PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
- Expected Release Date: May 26, 2026
Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) has come out to be the most favorite game of the audience. Although, the game is still not released, it is expected to break all the records once launched in 2026.
In this game, the players seem to return to Vice city for the very first time. It all happened in the year 2006 when the stories of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City were forced to release.
The city shown looks like the one with full advantages and loaded with everything. Players can very well find shops to visit, pool halls for friendly games, bustling nightclubs for dancing, and countless other activities.
In case, you like to go out of the Vice city, there is great fun there as well. For example, you can readily enjoy motor boating. You can find a huge park with kayaking and hiking facility. While Rockstar’s trademark dark tone will probably carry through, the range of activities appears quite appealing.
LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight
- Available System: Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PS5, PC
- Expected Release Date: 2026
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight happens to be the first ever LEGO Batman game released by the makers since the last decade.
Additionally, it looks like Traveler’s Tales is yet another game that seems to be going with it. Well, you won’t feel like to a kind of celebration going on for the LEGO Batman games.
It is expected to fill with references including games, cartoons, movies, and more that featured over the decades.
The content of this game follows the pattern of the most LEGO games. Please note that Batman is not going to be the only character which is playable.
Once players start playing the gane, they can readily explore the playing streets of Gotham on bare foot, gliding, and many more things. If you are one of the Batman and LEGO fans, you can always play this game in the year 2026.
Decapolice
- Available Systems: Systems: Switch, PS5, PS4, PC
- Expected Release Date: 2026
If you like crime thrillers, then you might wish to play this game. To be precise, Decapolice happens to be a game based on crime. Players who have launched the game will find that they have anime influence which is currently being developed by Level-5.
Players who wish to play this game will need to investigate mainly to overlay the crime scene. They need to investigate precisely into different locations. The game falls under the games like Batman: Arkham games. The detective aspect of the game is the one which really shines. It further looks liek a cross between L.A. Noire and Phoenix Wright.
The city no longer influences players with all the acivities. But it has some future settings ready which can easily adopt cyberpunk setting. Players not only need to solve different cases, they can also go ahead with turn-based combat.
Ananta
- Available Systems: PS5, PC, Mobile
- Expected Release Date: TBA
Early impressions suggest that Ananta will feature multiple gameplay mechanics that add diversity and replayability. The game is expected to launch in 2026.
But there is no official announcement for the same.Antara will be a free to play game which will work in the same pattern as Grand Theft Auto. If you check, you will find the game is loaded with an impressive anime design.
The players can have all the fun while playing the game. They can move around the town just to be the part of elite task force. And so, you won’t see any sort of criminal influence in the game.
Ananta will let players drive loads of bikes and cars. But the most crucial character in the game is Spider-Man-like tether that needs to be swing around. It’s still unknown the number of characters are active at one time of time.
Stranger Than Heaven
- Available Systems: TBA
- Expected Release Date: TBA
As per an update, the Yakuza team is going to have its next big project in the form of Stranger Than Heaven.
Players will be able to play just like drifter whose job seems to be wondaring around the same city at different times. The name of the city is Sotenboriwhich was shown in 1943, 1929, and 1915.
Stranger Than Heaven looks like just another crime-infested game with loads of action. Those familiar with Yakuza’s trademark mix of quirky side quests and fun mini-games are no doubt hoping to see those elements return in Stranger Than Heaven.
Also Read: 2026 Video Game Release Schedule: Upcoming Titles and Launch Dates
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Oybek Ibragimov has a vast experience working as a digital creator. Before contributing @gamingskype.com through his articles, he worked in the healthcare sector of the Republic of Uzbekistan in various projects
