Top 10 Open World Gacha Games In Development

The open-world gacha genre has been booming ever since Genshin Impact took the gaming world by storm in 2020, blending vast, explorable worlds with the thrill of collecting characters through randomized pulls. Now, the market’s getting crowded with new contenders, each trying to carve out a slice of the action. Developers are pouring resources into creating sprawling landscapes, slick combat, and unique spins on the gacha formula, from urban fantasies to mythical realms.

With so many titles in the works, the competition is heating up, pushing studios to innovate while raising questions about whether the genre can handle this influx of new games. Here’s a look at 10 open-world gacha games currently in development, each aiming to stand out in an increasingly packed field.

1. Arknights: Endfield

Developer: Hypergryph
Status: Beta testing wrapped up in January 2025; aiming for a mid-2025 release, though no exact date yet

This spin-off from Arknights swaps tower defense for an open-world action RPG set on the planet Talos-II. The game introduces a unique Automated Industrial Construction (AIC) system, letting you build factories with conveyor belts and pipelines to process resources like ores and fuel, blending survival and automation mechanics reminiscent of Palworld or Factorio. Combat shifts from tower defense to tactical, team-based action, allowing up to four characters on the field simultaneously, with a 15-character beta roster showing off combo-driven gameplay. It feels like Xenoblade Chronicles meets Arknights, with a focus on strategic depth over rapid character-switching.

It keeps the Arknights universe but goes big on exploration and strategy, mixing the series’ tactical roots with open-world freedom and detailed base-building systems that set it apart from typical gacha games.

2. Ananta (formerly Project Mugen)

Developer: Naked Rain (NetEase)
Status: No firm release date; trailers suggest a 2026 launch at the earliest

Picture an “anime GTA” in the urban open-world RPG set in Nova City. You can drive cars, swing around with grappling hooks, and check out spots like beaches or clubs while collecting characters through gacha. Its city setting and high-freedom exploration, with dynamic combat and environmental interactions, make it a standout compared to fantasy-heavy gacha titles.

Combat is flashy, with supernatural abilities and environmental interactions (like throwing tires at enemies), aiming for a dynamic feel akin to Cyberpunk 2077 meets Genshin Impact.

3. Azur Promilia

Developer: Manjuu Co., Ltd.
Status: No set release date; likely 2025 or later, planned for PC, PS5, and mobile

From the Azur Lane team, this open-world action RPG brings smooth combat and a vibrant anime style. You explore a colorful world, collect characters, and team up with creatures called Kibo for battles and farming. It builds on Azur Lane’s character-collecting success while adding a sprawling open-world twist, making it a strong contender in the genre.

Combat mirrors Genshin Impact’s elemental system but adds mounts, dragon-riding, and companion synergy for dynamic fights. The Kibo system introduces Palworld-like automation, letting creatures handle resource gathering, adding casual appeal.

4. Neverness to Everness (NTE)

Developer: Hotta Studio (Perfect World Games)
Status: Gameplay trailer dropped in 2024; confirmed for mobile, PC, and PS5 with a 2025 release date

Set in the modern city of Hethereau, this urban open-world RPG mixes supernatural vibes with yokai-inspired enemies. You can drive vehicles, manage properties, and run businesses while collecting characters via gacha. Its urban fantasy setting, paired with unique mechanics like car customization and business management, gives it a fresh edge in the gacha space.

Combat involves switching between four characters with supernatural powers, emphasizing fluid rotations and environmental interactions.

5. Duet Night Abyss

Developer: Hero Games (PaniPani Studio, published by Perfect World Games)
Status: No exact release date; trailers point to a likely 2025 launch

This fantasy open-world RPG follows two main characters (“Demons”) and blends third-person shooter mechanics with ability-based combat. You swap between melee and ranged weapons for fast-paced fights, with a deep story and high mobility. The shooter-RPG hybrid and narrative focus make it a unique take on the open-world gacha formula.

6. Project 2/3 Utopia

Developer: Diversity Game Studio
Status: No confirmed release date; trailers suggest it’s progressing but no launch timeline yet

An anime-style open-world ARPG inspired by Gravity Rush, this game lets you travel across different dimensions and fight with action combat while collecting characters through gacha. Its multi-dimensional travel mechanic and bright visuals offer a distinct flavor, setting it apart from more grounded open-world titles spots.

7. ReMemento: White Shadow

Developer: Blackstorm Company
Status: Set for a global launch in May 2025; details remain limited

A Korean open-world turn-based RPG that mixes Honkai: Star Rail’s combat style with Genshin Impact’s exploration. Built with Unreal Engine 5, it boasts sharp graphics and blends turn-based battles with open-world roaming, making it a visually stunning and mechanically unique entry in the genre.

8. Jijui: Qifeng Journey

Developer: Qiwu Studio
Status: Might have been cancelled.

This Chinese-inspired fantasy open-world gacha game feels a lot like Genshin Impact. You play as a “Wanderer” exploring the Jiuji continent to tackle a crisis, with action combat and vast environments. Its focus on Chinese fantasy elements adds a cultural twist, giving it a distinct identity in the crowded gacha market.

9. Unending Dawn

Developer: Parcae’s Fate Studio
Status: No news since mid-2024; no confirmed release date, with potential for delays or cancellation

This open-world action RPG brings a tough “Souls-like” challenge with anime-style graphics. Set in a world hit by a “color curse,” you explore and battle mythical creatures while collecting characters. Its bold mix of Souls-like difficulty and anime open-world exploration makes it a daring addition to the genre, though its future is uncertain.

10. Silver Palace

Developer: Silver Studio
Status: No release date; pre-alpha gameplay trailer released.

Elementa and Silver Studio unveiled Silver Palace, an open-world action RPG with a fantasy adventure theme, developed using Unreal Engine 5. It’s set to launch on consoles, PC, iOS, and Android, with no release date specified. Pre-registration is now open on the official website.

Built on Unreal Engine 5, Silver Palace boasts anime-style characters and a smooth, engaging combat system. Players can swap characters on the fly to unleash powerful abilities and chain QTE combos. Exploring the city’s expansive environments, they’ll investigate crime scenes, search for clues in the shadows, fight enemies, and uncover more of Silvernia’s stories.