Every studio approaches the open-world genre differently, but these rules may help in tailoring an overall experience that comes close to perfection.

These open world games will let players join, lead, and even create their own factions across a range of different genres.

Discover the best open-world games that let you summon and battle with monsters, from Pokemon Legends: Arceus to Elden Ring ...

These games feature such immersive and well-realized worlds that they're a joy to just explore and interact with.