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Most people agreed that the free games offered daily by the Epic Games Store in December weren’t particularly exciting, with only a few titles like Viewfinder, The Callisto Protocol, and Disco Elysium really standing out among the 14 games given away. However, it’s a new year, and the Epic Games Store has a chance to win players back. Many believe it’s already started to do so, beginning the year with strong freebies like Total War: Three Kingdoms and Wildgate, with Bloons TD 6 currently available. The free games for January 15th are also impressive, not necessarily because of the games themselves, but because they’re seen as a preview of a highly anticipated release coming in February 2026.

These games offer so much content that completing everything – even the main story – can feel overwhelming. Even the most committed players often overlook things, which really highlights how difficult it can be to discover all the hidden secrets in some open-world games without using a guide.

Embark Studios recently shared that over a million players tried out a special, optional feature in their game. Considering the game has sold around 12 million copies, this means only about 8% of players chose to use this feature, which involves resetting their account.

Some role-playing games go a step further and actually recall a player’s decisions from earlier saved games. They might use this information to playfully tease the player or even alter the current storyline. This is a fantastic way to demonstrate how meaningful choices can truly shape a player’s experience.

Because of this, many players get sidetracked from completing the main stories in open-world games, preferring to explore, try out different activities, or even create their own roles within the game’s world. Let’s explore some of the most immersive open worlds available, worlds that truly feel alive thanks to their stunning details, realistic size, believable characters, how they react to your choices, and the overall atmosphere they create.