The best open world franchise that was killed off too soon.

Important points

• The Burnout franchise was abruptly canceled despite a successful remaster in 2018.
• Mad Max games are made with the source material in mind. Does not meet industry standards and lead to destruction
• Fan-favorite Batman: Arkham series has been left in limbo with no future releases, leaving fans disappointed.

Open world game franchise Often becomes unacceptable over time. Some of them quickly became classics and still provide hours of fun giving back to the gaming community. When talking about this type of game Players often think about large maps that need to be explored. where there are many interesting points to visit — or sometimes even large expanses of nothing but desert-like plains. along with large mutant monsters roaming around ready to make us blind

Therefore, with so much content on offer And there are many things to do. So it's natural to think that at some point these franchises will continue to grow and expand. More games released With modern graphics and a new story to tell, however, often these franchises are killed off by their producers for reasons that gamers may not fully understand. This list explores 8 open world franchises that were killed off by their publishers. Since the natural heir to one of the best racing games ever. to a masterpiece that showcases Hong Kong's criminal gangs like never before.

8 burnout

It intends to compete forever. But it went off course and collapsed into oblivion.

Burnout Heaven It's got it all: A huge open world map to explore. Incredibly difficult circuits, excellent AI and most importantly – realistic physics. Imagine the players' shock when they found out that there would not be another Burnout game after that. In addition to the remastered version of Burnout Heaven in 2018, the franchise has been on the ice ever since. (Though hope blooms forever)

The original game was pretty good. And what about the remaster? Even better, why is there? burnout Has it been abandoned ever since? It's been more than six years since the release of the remastered edition. And there's no word yet on the next iteration in the franchise. The latest official news is in 2022, when Kieran Crimms, creative director of Want unlimited speed Confirmed that there are no plans to return to this franchise. And ever since: radio silence.

7 Mad Max

A great idea from another great idea. Why did it fail?

When someone says Mad Max In the conversation, many will turn around, because this franchise is quite popular, and despite the criticism regarding the continuation of the series (Furiosa: The Legend of Mad Max) new movies It has proven to have enough traction to be used in the gaming industry. And why is that? Mad Max Stop games being an option for Warner Bros and Avalanche? This game is fun – filled with the franchise's unique lore – and built with respect to the source material. But critics at the time said otherwise: the game was substandard. and received moderate reviews.

Although there are obviously more technological disadvantages. But it's a good game and clearly underrated. It's been more than nine years since its launch. And there's no news about a sequel to the series — or any spin-offs. Mad Max Games to talk about If only gamers could try it today and see the potential behind this game. Will the developers give it another chance? Maybe…or maybe Mad Max Destined to be buried under the sand in the wasteland.

6 Batman: Arkham

The best Batman series deserves to continue.

With the launch of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice LeagueMany Arkhamverse fans are wondering what happened to the series they love so much. Batman: Arkham Asylum It's a before-and-after observation of how developers view superhero games. and helped pave the way for many franchises that ended up stagnating. And now the gamers have arrived. Nine years after release Arkham Knightstuck with none Batman: Arkham The game is in sight and the series ends with a brutal cliffhanger that has fans spinning around like Batarang.

Obviously, this is a big loss for fans of open world games. Especially those who like superhero games and the exploits of the caped crusade.– Is it possible that this series will die forever? with mixed to poor reception of Suicide Squad, Many players hope that Rocksteady's next stop might return to the way it was before. Batman: Arkham roots, but time will tell

5 Get up and die

The disassembly of the development studio does not bode well.

Get up and die It's always been an interesting game. Especially from the perspective of fans of great zombie games. Get up and die Known for his sense of humor Many weapons to try and dynamic battles using everything the player encounters to defeat zombies in the most unusual and flashy ways. With the latest launch of Dead Rising Deluxe RemaserEveryone thought the franchise was still alive and kicking. But the truth is These open world games are no longer a priority for CAPCOM.

Even though the remaster has just hit stores, Capcom has made it clear that they are not taking any more time off of the franchise. Capcom Vancouver has since been shut down, along with their main project and team being split up. Still, there has been no reconsideration from the publisher to return to producing games for the franchise again.

4 Kingdom of Amalur: Reckoning

It was too fast and launched at the worst possible time.

Kingdom of Amalur: Reckoning It's a beautiful game. Complete with a stunning setting filled with a fascinating lore created by Todd McFarlane, and with an incredibly dynamic combat system, this game was released almost 12 years ago at a time when gamers were still processing it. Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim– With a huge open world map to explore and other maps Many more places added in DLC. Kingdom of Amalur: Reckoning deserves to be the first But something went wrong.

Unfortunately, in the year of its release must compete with other launches Dozens of other items, such as Mass effect 3– Borderlands 2, Dragons Dogma, Assassin's Creed 3, The Walking Dead, Dishonored, Diablo 3And many more, so the game is brighter than the others. and is a love letter to RPG fans, it has gained the attention of many popular games. It was remastered in September 2020 in the title. The Kingdom of Amalur: Recalculation– But it was already too late: gamers and critics failed to appreciate the nearly decade-old game in an era when graphics and gameplay accounted for nearly 80% of the score.

Amalur It's a great game. Criminals are underestimated. which faced misfortune due to its premature launch. Its franchise hopes died with it – or so it seemed; There have been many rumors about a possible sequel since the remaster launched.

3 lost days

It's a good zombie game but a terrible open world game.

lost days It has fans — and it also has detractors. The post-apocalyptic open world zombie survival game developed by SIE Bend Studio and published by Sony Interactive is quite controversial. It has garnered a lot of critical reviews from Freaker Horde, but is it because it's a bad game? Or is it something else entirely? The truth is that lost days Takes place at a time when two cosmic forces clash: Zombie games are exhausting. and The fatigue of open world games is all in the same combo.

Where and when do players become bored with these two locations? lost days Presenting itself as atypical zombie survival with an open-world apocalyptic backdrop — and being a console exclusive — fans of the genre weren't happy. Is this enough to kill Sony's interest in the franchise? The answer is clearly yes. Because the game failed to meet the expectations of many critics and gamers. The game is therefore set to be on Sony's list of games left behind, although recent rumors have surfaced about it. Days Gone remastered againThere is always a glimmer of hope.

2 LA Noir

No other detective game dares to replicate its greatness.

LA Noir It's a work of art, no matter how you look at it. This game is exactly what fans of detective games have been looking for for years. Set in Los Angeles during the infamous era (1947). LA Noir Sending players on the hunt for one of the most famous killers that has baffled investigators for a long time: the Black Dhalia Assassin. This incredible game comes with an unparalleled atmospheric narrative and superb world-building. too perfect

Why aren't there more games starring the famous Cole Phelps? The answer may lie in the game's perilous journey from pre-production to release. Delays in the release process have damaged the relationship between Rockstar and the developers (Team Bondi). Rumor has it that some of these delays are due to scope creep. While others pointed out the perfectionism of the development team. For many gamers LA Noir It's still the gold standard for detective games. (Though there are some great detective games out there.) Unfortunately, the sequel had to be cut.

1 sleeping dog

An amazing game that combines the best of Shenmue with Yakuza and GTA.

The busy streets and alleys of Hong Kong come to life. sleeping dogAnd so are the shadows beneath the bright, colorful surface. No other game dares go as far as this title to describe the activities of criminals in this incredible city. Developed by a team of cultural experts. It also has the help of martial artists to present realistic fighting animations. The game had a major release in 2012 and garnered overall positive reviews and impressions from both reviewers and gamers.

So why has Square Enix refused to continue its legacy? According to information disclosed by the publisher Although it received good response The game also failed to meet sales expectations. And plans for a sequel are forever lost in the dark corners of Square headquarters. But is it possible that a sequel will appear someday? With the resurgence of fighting games It makes sense that one of the best kung fu games ever made would renew the franchise with a second title. Time will tell, but for now, players can still enjoy this great open world game for a while. Hope to be able to continue playing.