GameRant - Adventure

Open-World Adventure Masterpieces That No One Remembers

Ollie Tuscarny — Thu, 21 May 2026 21:25:16 GMT

The open-world genre contains some of the most widely loved and celebrated games in the entire industry. Elden Ring, Breath of the Wild, The Witcher 3, and so many more amazing experiences, but despite how stacked the top is, there are actually many games that have flown under the radar and been left in the past for many years.

June 2026 is a Gaming Drought, and We Have GTA 6 to Blame

Josh Cotts — Wed, 20 May 2026 21:00:15 GMT

Grand Theft Auto 6 may no longer be a May 2026 game, but this June still feels like it's dealing with the fallout of the date Rockstar originally had in mind. Summer is usually a lighter stretch for video games anyway, so a thinner June calendar isn't inherently strange. What makes 2026 different, though, is how little seems ready to step into the spotlight right after what was once supposed to be the biggest game launch in years.

Best Action-Adventure Games Of The Current Generation, Ranked

Tristan Jurkovich — Fri, 08 May 2026 15:01:16 GMT

When it comes to action-adventure games for the modern era, Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S players will not be wanting. There are plenty of backwards compatible titles to enjoy on the current three systems, which are still great, but today the focus will be on what this current generation has brought to the table.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Breaks Down Parkour and Stealth Gameplay

Josh Cotts — Tue, 05 May 2026 17:54:11 GMT

Ubisoft has officially laid out in extreme detail Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's parkour and stealth gameplay, with a particular emphasis on how it aims to honor the original game's foundation while simultaneously enhancing the experience for modern audiences. In a rather lengthy post from the official Assassin's Creed Reddit account, the developer broke down the core movement mechanics of the game's parkour, its improved Assassin's Creed Shadows-inspired stealth system, and the various tools players will be able to utilize in order to take their enemies by surprise.

Best Open-World Adventure Masterpiece Games

Tristan Jurkovich — Sat, 02 May 2026 11:30:15 GMT

All open-world games, in a way, promote a sense of adventure. Players are able to freely dive into worlds and explore to their heart's content, or they can just as easily follow the story. It’s really up to them. That said, action-adventure games, or just pure adventure games, offer a more potent dose of the vibes some players crave.

Best Role-Playing Adventure Games Of All Time

Tristan Jurkovich — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:00:16 GMT

In a way, every RPG is a bit of an adventure. Players will often be given a quest to stop some ancient evil or to go rescue someone. Whether combat is turn-based or in real-time doesn’t matter. That said, the following games incorporate the idea of going on an adventure better than most, thanks to things like gameplay and world design.

Best Action-Adventure Games That Reward Exploration

Tristan Jurkovich — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:01:15 GMT

A great action-adventure game should be able to balance the action of combat with the fun of exploring big or small worlds. The following games mostly strike a good balance overall, but they also lean more toward the idea of exploration over combat.

PSA: Do Not Harass Grand Theft Auto 6 Developers (Or Any Devs for That Matter)

Josh Cotts — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:15 GMT

We're living in some strange times, and I'm severely understating that. To, so often, hear about and even witness game developers being harassed because a game hasn't launched in someone's personal timeline is mind-boggling, to say the least, as it simply makes no sense. Time is precious to everyone, that's undoubtedly true. But for me to ever feel that my time is more precious than that of the hardworking game developers I'm waiting on, to the point that I storm their houses, castles, and social media platforms demanding answers with a slew of insults and curses in tow, is just downright unacceptable behavior. Now, the looming release of Grand Theft Auto 6 has me gravely concerned that Rockstar Games has only seen the tip of the harassment iceberg, especially if the game gets delayed yet again.

How Actors Like Yuri Lowenthal Bridge Video Games and Animation Work

Josh Cotts — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:30:17 GMT

Yuri Lowenthal may be best known for bringing video game characters like Marvel's Spider-Man's Peter Parker and Persona 3's protagonist to life, but unbeknownst to some, his career extends beyond the world of video games. With iconic roles like Naruto's Sasuke Uchiha and Code Geass' Suzaku Kururugi padding his resume, Lowenthal is a great example of an industry talent who has managed to bridge the gap between gaming and animation. Because of his range across tones, adaptability to direction styles, and willingness to reprise roles, the actor's repertoire continues to grow as his options are far from limited.

Don't Miss Out on Crimson Desert's Cozy Side

Josh Cotts — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:00:15 GMT

Even months ahead of its launch, Crimson Desert was already earning a reputation for being a massive amalgamation of what feels like almost every genre, every mechanic, and really, the most popular games ever made. It was often cited as "too good to be true" for that reason, because many gamers couldn't imagine a single game being able to pack so much into one video game and yet still be playable. As it eventually turned out, Crimson Desert proved itself to be very much true, and while it had plenty of quality-of-life issues initially that prevented it from being the cohesive experience Pearl Abyss intended for it to be, the developer has been hard at work to smooth out the game's rough edges, increase its accessibility, and ultimately turn it into one of 2026's best games so far.