While many open-world games exist, a few truly shine by offering incredible freedom. These games are perfect for players who prefer a relaxed experience and enjoy immersing themselves in a detailed world, where even minor activities and unexpected moments can be rewarding. Here’s a look at some of the best open-world games currently available that allow you to play at your own speed and always have something interesting to do.
The popular anime series Demon Slayer made a huge comeback in 2025 with Infinity Castle Part 1 — Akaza’s Return. The movie was a global success, breaking box office records, and continues to earn revenue. It’s on track to potentially become the first Japanese film to reach a billion dollars in earnings. With two more movies still to come, the Demon Slayer series shows no signs of slowing down and could break even more records in the future.
LEGO is well-known for its diverse building sets, which frequently take inspiration from popular movies, games, and franchises like Super Mario Bros., Star Wars, Harry Potter, Pokemon, and anime. So, it wasn’t surprising to see The Lord of the Rings become a LEGO theme. However, fans were amazed by a detailed model of Minas Tirith that was built without official instructions or a pre-made kit.
Among the most powerful characters in One Piece, Gol D. Roger is widely considered the strongest pirate of his time. Though he began his career around 50 years ago as a rising star, recent flashbacks have shown glimpses of his early adventures. Throughout his journey, Roger was consistently a formidable force. However, it was after the battle at God Valley, in the following ten years, that Roger truly cemented his power, becoming one of the greatest and most influential figures the One Piece world has ever known.
So, what’s the scoop? Apparently, stablecoins are set to don their superhero capes and compete with global card networks. Yes, you heard it right! Those digital coins that sound about as exciting as watching paint dry will now be the cool kids in finance, making privacy tools the hottest new trends since avocado toast. 🍞🥑
The intense rivalry between Naruto and Sasuke was a highlight of the entire Naruto series. Throughout the story, they fought many memorable battles, with each of them winning some and losing others. By the end, most fans agreed that Naruto had ultimately become the stronger ninja. This makes sense, as they consistently surpassed each other at different points, but overall remained evenly matched.
Although official details are still under wraps, the next major Zelda game has the potential to significantly change the series. Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom were groundbreaking, essentially redefining what a Zelda game could be, so its follow-up on the Switch 2 will have a lot to live up to. After nearly ten years of exploring the Hyrule introduced in those games, Nintendo is probably planning to innovate again, a shift they started with Echoes of Wisdom. A recent leak suggests we may soon learn what those innovations will be.
A new review assesses the strengths and weaknesses of density functional theory approaches for accurately predicting the behavior of these unique materials.
For years, viewers of the anime Kaguya-sama: Love is War have eagerly awaited news about a fourth season. After a long silence, many wondered if it would ever be made. Fortunately, fans can now rejoice – a new season is on its way!
I’m mostly going to explain what excites me about each game, not give a full rundown of how they play. I’ve played a few of these already, and even written some early looks at them – I’ll include links to those previews where available.