Sometimes a massive scope and miles of terrain aren't the keys to success. These open-world games prove that bigger maps aren't necessarily better.
The Witcher 3 and Elden Ring rank among the best open-world RPGs ever.
Some of the best games fall in the open-world role-playing game genre, and some excellent ones don't have sequels.
Nothing wrong with popular titles getting a little extra love. They're popular for a reason, after all.