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2026 is shaping up to be a great year for open-world role-playing games, with many exciting titles in development. However, game development takes a long time, so publishers are now careful about announcing release dates until they’re confident a game is truly finished. Because of this, many of the most hyped games planned for 2026 don’t have specific release dates yet. But don’t worry – even the beginning of 2026 will offer several open-world RPGs to play. Here’s a list of the biggest upcoming open-world RPGs launching before April 2026, ordered by their expected release date.

Throughout the many Zelda games, Nintendo frequently redesigns the world of Hyrule. This iconic kingdom appears in almost every game, evolving over a vast timeline spanning thousands of years. While each version of Hyrule is unique, familiar places like Hyrule Castle, Death Mountain, and the Temple of Time often return. Now, a dedicated Zelda fan has lovingly rebuilt one of the most memorable Hyrule maps inside the game Rollercoaster Tycoon 2.

It’s a tough act to follow, considering Lara Croft has been voiced by many talented actresses over the years. Shelley Blond was the original, followed by Judith Gibbons in the first two sequels and Jonell Elliot for the next three games. Many fans consider Keeley Hawes the definitive Lara Croft, as she perfectly captured the character’s confident attitude in Legend, Anniversary, and Underworld. Camila Luddington most recently voiced a younger Lara in the Survivor trilogy, and she’s now officially handed the role to Alix Wilton Regan, as announced on Instagram.

Jinwoo developed incredible powers, enabling him to battle dangerous monsters and protect his homeland. As he trained, he surpassed even the most powerful beings, becoming stronger than any Monarch or Ruler. While he mainly fights using his Shadows, he also possesses a wide range of other skills that make him a formidable opponent.

You can play almost any classic Super Mario game on the Switch 2, from the very first Super Mario Bros. on the NES to the latest release, Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Because the Switch 2 works with existing Switch games, everything you could play on the original Switch is also playable on the new one. But there’s still potential to make the Switch 2 the perfect way to experience Super Mario games.

This guide explains how to finish the side quest to get the Crabominite, and how to catch and Mega Evolve a Crabominable. Here’s what you need to know.

As a longtime Pokémon player, I’ve definitely noticed how the art style has evolved over the years. So many different artists have contributed to the games, and it’s cool to see how they’ve each put their own spin on things. While I appreciate the newer designs, I gotta admit, I get a little nostalgic for the classic Pokémon artwork – it just hits different!

The first official hint about Persona 6 came in July 2021. Atlus, the game’s developer, posted job advertisements on a Japanese website, Green. These ads included a statement from Atlus executive producer Naoto Hiraoka, explaining they were hiring more staff to meet increasing fan anticipation for Persona 6. He noted that surpassing the success of Persona 5 would be challenging with their existing team, but didn’t share any details about how far along development was at that time.

Similar to other games where you collect loot and fight, ARC Raiders lets you reset your progress, but with a unique twist. Instead of everyone resetting at the same time, you choose when to do it through a feature called the Expedition Project. If you’ve made a lot of progress and want a fresh start, you can build a Caravan and leave the current area, effectively resetting your character. Players who choose to reset will start with a new character and get some helpful bonuses, like more storage space and up to five extra skill points, based on how much they had stored before leaving.