Best Upcoming Open World Games in 2019
GreedFall
French developer Spiders’ upcoming open world RPG is very intriguing, and there’s not nearly the sort of buzz for it as there perhaps should be.
Set on a mythical island, the premise is fantasy meets colonial history, with a story that touches on themes like disease, loss, diplomacy, and politics. The gameplay experience, meanwhile, is comprised of discovery, exploration, and combat that involves a blend of melee and gunplay.
There are two aspects to Greedfall that have us most interested: first, that it’s aesthetic and design is inspired by period Flemish painters of the era, which gives it a really distinct style. Second, the story promises a choice-led depth similar to acclaimed RPGs like the Mass Effect series.
Spiders last game, The Technomancer, was a bit of a mixed bag, but despite middling review scores, it showed plenty of potential. Armed with what we presume is a greater pool of funding and more experience, there’s every chance GreedFall could be a standout open world RPG in 2019.
GreedFall is set for a 2019 release; no specific date is yet listed.
