Even without the usual suspects and their open-world checklists, this year saw some massive destinations to get lost in.
Despite the lack of big-name exclusives in recent times, several titles still look very good on the Xbox Series X/S. Check out some of them here.
Not all open-world games are full of busy work and filler tasks. Some will challenge you in various, brutal ways for fun.
The first full expansion for Technland's post-apocalyptic open world action RPG is now available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
Here's everything you should know about Dying Light 2's first expansion.
Pre-orders are now live for the paid expansion, which releases on November 10th and costs $10. It adds a new story, weapons, enemies, and quests.
A new episode of Dying2Know also premieres on the same day and will provide more details on the paid expansion.
If you haven't yet played Dying Light 2 Stay Human and are subscribed to PlayStation Plus Premium, you can now check out a 3-hour trial on PS4 and PS5.
Techland confirms that the action RPG's first major expansion has been delayed again, with the developer needing additional time to polish up the experience.
The last couple of months might have been a dry spell for major game releases, but the upcoming months are stacked with games worth looking out for.
Combat against humans constitutes a "max 30 percent" of the DLC. There are also "quite a few side quests" and secrets to find.
Techland has unveiled the first paid expansion for its open world action RPG. Dying Light 2: Bloody Ties launches in October.
The name for the game's first expansion has been unveiled as Bloody Ties. Techland previously said it'll launch in September.
Which is better?
Techland has given us a few hints about the upcoming major content coming to Dying Light 2 Stay Human, dubbed A Huntress and a Hag.
Hyper Mode is back temporarily, bringing back its exaggerated ragdoll physics to let players enjoying tossing zombies into the air.
A dataminer seems to have discovered files that confirm various story and gameplay details for the action RPG's first expansion.
According to a recent report, Techland's implied valuation stands at PLN 10.56 billion, with the company expecting over PLN 624 million in profit.
Dismember and decapitate foes to earn a new Cutting Edge Axe, or work with the community to cut off 3 million limbs and earn the Nightrunner Outfit.
The Nightrunner's Claws and Elite Nightrunner outfit are unlocked by hunting new Special Infected, completing bounties and ranking up.