There's an open world game coming soon that fans will devour the classics in the same way they destroyed them. The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. for example, crimson desert and Dawnwalker's Blood The players are expressive and creative and seem to have a lot of potential.
The Witcher 4 It's still in the early stages of development, but it's also amazing. Then there upcoming games It can be open world or sandbox. Based on a huge city. Some of these games may be held exclusively in that city, which is even better. Let's take a look at what sets these games apart and how their cities are unique.
grand theft auto 6
The biggest games of 2026
- Expected release date: May 26, 2026
- planned system: PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
grand theft auto 6 is scheduled to have the largest explorable cityscape in 2026. Players will return to Vice City for the first time since the spinoff PSP game. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Storieswas released in 2006. The city looks like it's full of things to do – shops to pop into, pool halls to visit with friends, nightclubs to dance to.
Outside of Vice City, players can enjoy the wetlands with a little motorboating. There are also national parks for hiking and kayaking. Despite the dark tone like most Rockstar games, the activities look quite engaging. Vice City seems like a nice place to visit, perhaps minus all the crime going on behind the scenes.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
I was born in the dark
- Expected release date: 2026
- planned system: PC, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight The first one is correct lego batman The game has been around for over 10 years and Traveler's Tales seems to be doing their best with it. It's not just an anniversary. lego batman As for the game, it will be filled with references to all the movies, comics, games, etc. that have featured the Caped Crusader over the years. In other words, this looks like the ultimate fan letter to Batman enthusiasts.
Some battles seem more intense than others. Lego Batman isn't the only playable character in the game. Players can explore the streets of Gotham on foot, glide above them, drive the signature Batmobile, and more. It's unclear whether there will be a chilling quest in Gotham, but either way, LEGO and Batman fans will want to play this game in 2026.
Dicapolis
Detective RPG
- Expected release date: 2026
- planned system: PC, PS4, PS5, Switch
Dicapolis Another crime-based game, but this time with anime influences, and is being developed by Level-5. Players can use VR to investigate locations by overlaying crime scenes. Batman: Arkham stratagem. The detective aspect of the game looks intense. phoenix light and LA Noir.
The city doesn't seem overflowing with activities to do, but the futuristic scenery is appealing, as is the cyberpunk setting. In addition to solving cases, players can engage in turn-based combat with small parties. Hopefully, this RPG will be released in 2026 and offer more than what was previously shown.
Ananta
Grand Theft Animation
- Expected release date: Notice later
- planned system: Mobile, PC, PS5
Ananta It looks like it will have a variety of mechanics and could be released in 2026, although there is currently no set schedule. This game will be a free-to-play game in the following style: grand theft auto Animation had a huge influence on the design. There is no criminal aspect to the story, as players can roam the town as part of an elite task force.
Players can drive a variety of cars and bikes, but what's more interesting is the Spider-Man-like rope wielded by the team's captain. It's unknown how many characters players can have active at once, but it also features the ability to switch between characters. Aside from the main crime-fighting story, there are also side activities to enjoy around the city, from racing to beating opponents on the field to playing basketball.
stranger than heaven
A century in the making
- Expected release date: Notice later
- planned system: Notice later
stranger than heaven The next big project is yakuza Sega's Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio team. The best feature of the game is that the player plays a drifter who moves through different time zones in the same city that change over time. The city of Sotenbori has been opened to the public in 1915, 1929, and 1943. This game looks like another crime-filled game with a lot of the brawling action that RGG is best known for.
yakuza Fans will always find plenty of weird side stories and mini-games to pass the time, so hopefully these features will return. stranger than heaven also. Few games, if not many, can boast of taking place across multiple time zones, and if there's anyone who can make it happen, it's the team at Ryugagotoku Studio. No platform or release date has been announced yet. stranger than heaven Maybe we're still a ways off, or maybe we're just waiting for Sega to release a big showcase soon.
Dock V
Kingdom Hearts meets Pokemon
- Expected release date: Notice later
- planned system: Notice later
Dock V It's still a long way off, but it's worth discussing here. This is one of the few monster catching games that takes place in a single major city, the only other big examples being: Pokemon Legends: ZA. Dock V There may be environments to explore outside of the big cities, but so far it looks like most of the action will take place in the cities.
Footage shown so far suggests that players will be able to ride bikes, monsters, rollerblades, skateboards, and even carry a magic umbrella that allows them to slide. Humans and monsters can fight alongside each other in action battles. Kingdom Hearts In terms of design. From big boxing gloves and bouncy sacks that turn into giant hammers, the combat seems more intense than most monster catching games.
