Only 6 weeks left. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced can't come soon enough. Its promise of high-seas adventure is intoxicating, but the wait is still a drag - thankfully, there are some incredible open-world games out now that can scratch that itch, and they're definitely worth playing before July rolls around with the new release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Quick Facts
| Platform(s) | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC |
|---|---|
| Release Date | July 2026 |
| Genre | Open-world, Adventure |
It's a great time for open-world fans. You'll find some cool stuff. The genre is on fire. With Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced coming in July, we've got three open-world games to hold you over, and they're worth checking out, offering experiences that are pretty similar for excitement.
3. Crimson Desert (2026) - A Medieval Marvel
You'll get lost in Crimson Desert. It's big. Pearl Abyss launched this in March 2026. The game has a real feel to it, with monsters and swordplay. They've sold over 5 million units by mid-April, which is key for a new title. It's worth mentioning that updates, like a new pet registry, make the game better. We've got more content coming, with DLC on the way, though we don't know exactly when it's dropping.
You need something now. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is coming. It's in July. For now, Crimson Desert is a thing. It's different, we've got land to explore, combat to master. You'll get immersed, it's that good. With this, you'll be set until the pirate fun begins.
Knights, Guns, and Medieval Grime: 2025’s Best Fix
You'll find Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is tough. It's a great game. The story is deep. With Henry of Skalitz, it's all about potential. We've seen this before, for better or worse. The combat is brutal, and you'll need to prepare, or you'll struggle, especially in the early stages, making the experience compelling, if a bit of a challenge, with realistic consequences that add to the game's overall feel, it's the real feel that makes Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 worth mentioning.
It's got the real feel. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a key part of this. You'll find it's pretty different from other Assassin's Creed games, with a crossover of gritty realism in the open-world genre, which is worth mentioning for fans waiting for July.
1. Dragon’s Dogma 2 (2024) - Monster Hunting in a Dark Medieval World
You'll get a real feel for Dragon’s Dogma 2. It's dark. The game is a key part of Capcom's lineup, with honesty in its medieval world design. We've seen the 2012 original, now it's back with a crossover of monster battles and exploration, which is worth mentioning. The class system is where it's at, with lively combat that you'll want to try out. They've made it fun to explore, for the most part, it's just missing a better fast-travel system.
You'll get a Dragon’s Dogma 2 port later. It's for Switch 2. The real feel is there. For now, it's a fun detour with Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced coming first. We've got a key difference in pace, it's worth mentioning.
The Bad Gamer Take
Ubisoft will prioritize optimizing Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced for PS5 because of its powerful hardware capabilities. Pearl Abyss will continue to support Crimson Desert with regular updates, making it a great alternative to play before July. WATCH Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's gameplay to see if it can fill the void until Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced releases.
It's a wait. You'll get Crimson Desert soon. The real feel of these games is key. For fans, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Dragon’s Dogma 2 offer a lot, with honesty in their open-world designs, making the countdown to Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced a fun ride, it's worth mentioning that they've all got a crossover of elements that will keep you busy until July.
