Top 8 Open-World Games to Play While Awaiting Grand Theft Auto 6 Launch،
Grand Theft Auto 6 is eagerly awaited by its fans. Rockstar Games released GTA 5 in 2013 and since its ultimate success, it has become the second best-selling video game of all time. After GTA 5, it was absolute silence from the company until a major leak in 2022 revealed 90% of GTA 6’s early development footage. Rockstar Games later confirmed that the game was in development and that a teaser could soon be released. Reports also claim that pre-orders for GTA 6 could begin from December 12 for select Xbox and PlayStation series.
GTA 6 will feature a male and female protagonist, supposedly Jason and Lucia, as they embark on various criminal adventures and heists together. The game’s map is based on the fictional world of Vice City, San Andreas and GTA 3 combined, which has sparked excitement among fans.
While you wait for GTA 6 to release, you can play these previous GTA titles and 8 other exciting open-world games until then.
GTA Franchise
- GTA Vice City Stories
- GTA Vice City GTA San Andreas
- GTA Liberty City Stories
- GTA III
- Grand Theft Auto 4
- GTA 5
Also try these exciting open world games while waiting for Grand Theft Auto 6.
1. Watchdogs 2
Bothsd An episode of Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs 2 was released in 2016 and the game features the iconic city of San Francisco. In the game, a group of young hackers take a stand against large companies. The story wasn’t as linear or complex as Watch Dogs One, but the gameplay seemed much smoother than before. The hacking mechanics are significantly better than the first version and are very intuitive to use. If you are a gamer whose main focus is on gameplay, you will love playing Watch Dogs 2 or Watch Dogs Legion.
2. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is an open-world game in the Assassin’s Creed series that offers excellent combat gameplay allowing you to wield axes like a berserk Viking warrior, among many other weapon combinations. The protagonist is a badass Viking named Eivor, who seeks glory in battles against the native Saxons who currently rule England. The game features new things like rap battles, drinking contests, etc., and players can go on raids, ransack villages for pillaging, and explore the wilds of England and Norway of the dark ages.
3. Sleeping dogs
Sleeping Dogs was released in 2012 and it is a third-person action-adventure game that allows players to juggle the roles of cop and thug while exploring the bustling streets of Hong Kong, China . This game contains almost all the elements of GTA games, such as an active research level system and a proper mission progression system. It’s a good 3rd personal game with melee combat and even though it’s been a decade since its launch, the mechanics still hold up. The graphics have started to get slower with age but the game remains playable.
4. Cyberpunk 77
Cyberpunk 77 was released in December 2020 and has come a long way since then. The game faced various controversies until developer CD Projekt Red finally kept its promise to fix the game which was filled with bugs and glitches. Recently, it received its 2.0 patch which brings many improvements. Players can opt for the Phantom Library expansion featuring Idris Elba which brings all-new campaigns, vehicles, and more.
5. Far cry 5
Ubisoft’s Far Cry franchise is arguably one of the biggest ongoing gaming series. It was released in 2018 and features a vast open world inspired by Montana, where you must fight against members of the Seed family, who are the leaders of a nefarious cult. Far Cry 5 is one of the most popular entries in the series, selling 30 million copies since its release. The gameplay is spontaneous and rewarding and players will love it.
6. Read Dead Redemption 2
Rockstar Games’ magnum opus, Read Dead Redemption 2 brings to life an immersive open world with a rich and captivating storyline. RDR 2 is currently Rockstar Games’ best game, both in terms of plot and graphical prowess. Players take on the role of Arthur Morgan as he and his gang members struggle to make ends meet in this new world where everything is subject to laws.
7. GenshinImpact
Genshin Impact can be played on PC, laptops, tablets, PlayStation and smartphones. Genshin Impact launched in 2020 and has since gained immense popularity. The character models and environment look beautiful in this game. Players can enjoy the game at their leisure without spending any money, although additional purchases are also available. It’s one of the best GTA-like games, boasting a large open world and a great plot to support it. There is an extensive story to complete in this game that involves loot to obtain, food to cook, weapons to craft, and a vast array of characters to unlock through its gacha mechanics.
8. Fantasy Tower
Tower of Fantasy is an MMO action RPG that borrows heavily from Genshin Impact. If you like Genshin Impact, you will also like Tower of Fantasy. This is a classic example of how Genshin Impact’s formula was so good that someone else tried their hand at it too. Its setting and storyline are very different from those of Genshin Impact, with more of a science fiction orientation than purely fantasy. It features a giant open world where you will find barren deserts, tropical beaches, open fields, bustling futuristic cities and much more. Players have a lot of things to do like collect resources, fight monsters and much more. You can do all this with your friends and even get codes for in-game gifts.
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