The Epic Games Store has attracted more players by offering a wide variety of games. A big draw is the excitement around the free “Mystery Games” given away during their big sales – these hidden titles often turn out to be popular games, alongside many smaller indie favorites. Plus, the weekly free games on the Epic Games Store consistently generate a lot of buzz.
While this expansion does a lot right with its areas, what you can do after finishing the main story, and simplified gear upgrades, it’s also held back by some frustrating issues.
The complete edition, Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land, is out now, and there’s also free content for the original Dying Light game. Players who already own Dying Light: The Beast can get a free upgrade to Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land. This upgrade includes the new Restored Land experience, plus all previously released downloadable content.
While Street Fighter is known for its fighting, the game’s story and arcade modes actually reveal the characters’ personal lives, including romances. We see that fighters like Ken and Dhalsim have happy families and relationships outside of the tournaments.
Mining gold is a fast way to earn money. You can turn the ore into gold bars and then sell them at the bank for 500 silver, or you can invest the gold to potentially earn even more profit later on.
The shinobi of Konoha are incredibly powerful and well-respected throughout the village, known for their ability to handle any challenge. They’ve repeatedly rescued their allies from situations that would be fatal to most ninja, and possess the strength to potentially overthrow entire countries. Here’s a look at Konoha’s most formidable warriors.
Nova Roma, the second game from developer Lion Shield, lets you build a new Roman city after the empire has fallen. The goal is to recreate the best aspects of ancient Rome’s power and prestige. Originally planned for early access release on January 22, 2026, the launch was pushed back a few weeks. Lion Shield used the extra time to refine the game based on feedback from players who tried the demo, which has been available since early December.
The latest update for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds adds characters from Mega Man as a paid DLC. This is the fourth paid character pack released for the game, following additions from Minecraft, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Pac-Man. Two more paid packs are planned for 2026, featuring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and Avatar Legends universes. Alongside these, the game has also received a lot of free content, adding characters like Hatsune Miku, Joker from Persona 5, Ichiban Kasuga from Like a Dragon, and AiAi from Super Monkey Ball to the racing roster in the past six months.
Creating a believable game world is a delicate art. It needs to feel both new and familiar, but it’s easy to go overboard. Some games, like Crimson Desert, prioritize spectacle, filling their worlds with cool features even if they don’t quite fit together. Other games take a different approach, meticulously crafting a consistent style and only adding details that feel natural to the setting. Let’s explore some of the best open-world games that excel at sensible world-building, creating truly immersive and convincing universes.
Having trouble earning Karma in Kena: Bridge of Spirits? This guide can help you get more, allowing you to unlock all of Kena’s abilities more quickly.