10 Most Exciting Open World Video Games Coming In 2018

10. Monster Hunter: World

Moving away from its handheld home, Monster Hunter: World will be the first big console release the iconic series has seen in years.

Keeping the same addictive gameplay the franchise is known for, the upcoming sequel has a much bigger scope than any of the games that have preceded it, focusing on huge, interconnected open world environments and more imposing monsters than ever before.

The game will no doubt feature all of the grinding and repetition the series is known for, but for Monster Hunter fans, that's all they've ever wanted. As long as the core gameplay doesn't change too much in the transition from handled devices to consoles, it'll be hard for World to put a foot wrong when it drops in January.

The Monster Hunter series has always been a cult hit among core gaming fans, but now that it's finally coming to next-gen consoles the franchise could be opened up to an exciting new audience.