Escape the mundane day-to-day of ordinary life this weekend by venturing into some of our favourite open world games.
We’ve picked our top three open world games, a single-, multi-player, and a new release that are sure to prove great fun this weekend! Plus, if you’re in the market for an upgrade, we’ve also got some great PC and laptops recs. Win, win, win.
Cyberpunk 2077
Explore the gritty streets of the huge open-world Night City as you play as a cyberpunk mercenary in a do-or-die fight for survival. Cyberpunk 2077 features a huge expansive open megalopolis brimming with life with people to meet, places to visit, and secrets to uncover. Work your way up to becoming a legendary outlaw, honing your skills and powerful cybernetic enhancements.
Along the way to becoming a legend, embark on daring adventures and build vital relationships with a host of unforgettable characters whose fates rest in your hands. Every choice you make will shape the future of Night City and, courtesy of update 2.2, you can unleash your full creativity with new cyberware, tattoos, makeup, and cosmetics for cars.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 6700 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i7 12700 or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
| Memory | 12GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 70GB available space | 70GB available space |
| Additional Notes | SSD required | SSD required |
Cyberpunk 2077 has come a long way since its controversial release. Tasty updates and exciting new DLC packs have truly changed the game. But is it good yet?
Red Dead Redemption 2
Reunite with Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang in Red Dead Redemption 2. Journey across the heartland of America as you desperately try to avoid federal agents and some of the best bounty hunters in the nation. Rob, steal, and fight your way across this huge open world as you battle for your very survival. Under pressure, deepening internal divisions threaten to tear the entire Van der Linde gang apart, meaning Arthur must make a choice. Will you choose to follow your own ideals or the gang who raised you until the end?
What’s more, you can choose to venture across America’s heartland as either a solo player or team up with friends in the expansive online multiplayer co-op.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 2500K or AMD FX 6300 | Intel Core i7 4770K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 12GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or AMD Radeon R9 290 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480 |
| Broadband | Broadband Internet Connection required | Broadband Internet Connection required |
| Storage | 150GB available space | 150GB available space |
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a thrilling story-driven RPG set in a huge medieval open-world. Play as Henry of Skalitz, an aspiring warrior on a quest to avenge his murdered parents. Journey across 15th century Europe, from bustling city streets to lush forests, as you shape Henry’s destiny through a series of unforgettable adventures in which every choice you make matters.
Along the way, experience authentic first-person combat as you hone your skills in swordplay, blunt weapons, or even ranged attacks.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i7 13700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
| Memory | 16GB RAM | 32GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 or AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT |
| Storage | 100GB available space | 100GB available space |
In Need of a PC Upgrade to Explore These Open Worlds?
Is your gaming PC or laptop not quite up to task of rendering these open worlds in glorious detail? At Overclockers UK, we stock a huge range of PCs and laptops that sure to level up your performance and aid you in your exploration.
To showcase what’s available, we’ve rounded up a selection of our faves below, but you can also explore our full collections by clicking the relevant buttons.
OcUK Gaming Carbide Pre-Built PC
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Intel i5 12400F CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060
- Up to 16GB DDR4 RAM
- 1TB M.2 SSD
- Windows 11 Home included
OcUK Gaming Mach 3 Pre-Built PC
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Optimised for great value 1440p gaming
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super
- Up to 32GB DDR4 RAM
- 1TB M.2 SSD
ASUS ROG Strix G16 Gaming Laptop
- 16.0’’ WUXGA display
- 165Hz refresh rates
- Intel Core i7 13650HX CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060
- Up to 16GB DDR5 RAM
- 1TB M.2 SSD
- Windows 11 Home
OcUK Gaming Empath Configurable PC
- Configurable gaming PC
- Adjustable base hardware specification to suit you
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4070
- Up to 32GB DDR5 RAM
- Optional secondary storage drive
OcUK Gaming Condor Configurable PC
- Configurable gaming PC
- Customisable to suit your needs and aesthetic
- As standard includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU and Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- Up to 32GB DDR5 RAM
- Optional secondary storage drive
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Your Weekend Gaming Plans?
What are your weekend gaming plans? Will you be playing any of these open world adventures? Let us know in the comments below.
*Prices correct at time of writing and PC specs are subject to change.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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