Open World

Forza Horizon 6 takes the series to Japan and delivers its most purposeful map yet — every road has a reason to exist. Weak cutscene writing and a tired Cross-Country mode hold it back slightly, but this is Playground Games at its most confident. Score: 9/10.

Pearl Abyss's open-world epic is uneven, under-written, and visually unlike anything else in 2026. It's also one of the most compelling games of the year.

Pearl Abyss just recapped Crimson Desert's first 17 patches since its March launch — 120 new mounts and pets, 70 new outfits, Cross-Save support, and more. Here's the full official patch-by-patch timeline.

Pearl Abyss confirms Crimson Desert's first DLC is coming before the end of 2026, alongside a Nintendo Switch 2 port targeted for early 2027. The studio is also exploring multiplayer and hasn't ruled out a sequel for the 6-million-selling RPG.

Discover the locations of all three bells in Black Myth: Wukong Chapter 1. This guide shows where to find each bell, unlock the Ancient Guanyin Temple, defeat Elder Jinchi, and obtain the Fireproof Mantle Vessel.

All 11 Chapter 1 bosses, in order — Bullguard through Black Bear Guai, plus the secret fights against Elder Jinchi and Red Loong. Locations, attack patterns, and every reward, including the two missable items most players lose.

Every boss, bell, and missable in Chapter 1 of Black Myth: Wukong — from the Forest of Wolves through Black Wind Cave, including how to unlock the secret Ancient Guanyin Temple and prepare for the fight against Black Bear Guai.