All articles tagged with #open world racing
Fuse Games founders say Burnout Paradise hit was a lightning-in-a-bottle moment built around an open-world arcade vibe and spontaneous online play; Star Wars: Galactic Racer aims to push the genre forward by adding meaningful consequences and deeper vehicle variety within a Star Wars setting, rather than just a social driving experience.
Forza Horizon 6 debuts to strong praise and record engagement, transporting players to a dense, vertically varied Japan open world with over 550 cars, a new Collection Journal, and ongoing updates like Festival Playlist and evolving world content. Multiplayer features include Convoys and Shared World Meetups, and the game is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam/Xbox app) and Cloud, with Game Pass inclusion for quick access.
The launch trailer for Forza Horizon 6 shows a Japan-inspired open world with varied locations and vehicles, and notes the PS5 version will arrive closer to other platforms; the piece is optimistic that FH6’s more structured progression could offer a smoother entry than FH5, with a firm release date expected soon.
A new DLC for Microsoft Flight Simulator allows players to explore the game's open world from the ground level with a highly-detailed electric off-road Utility Task Vehicle, or dune buggy. The DLC offers three motor variants, 13 liveries, optional accessories, realistic suspension, simulated tire friction, cruise control, lighting options, a built-in radio, and crossplay with airplanes. Players can also download a custom pack with ramps and obstacles to test out the new vehicle. The DLC is available for purchase now and will soon be released on the official Flight Sim marketplace.
Ubisoft's open-world racing game, The Crew Motorfest, features an impressive and highly detailed in-game map that allows players to seamlessly zoom in and out, providing real-time representation of the game world. The map offers useful information about road connections, building shapes, hills, and other geographical features. It has been praised as one of the coolest maps in a video game, surpassing the map in Bethesda's Starfield. The immersive map experience has garnered excitement among gamers, with suggestions for Ubisoft to create a game centered around exploring maps using this technology.