Square Enix Potentially Bringing Back Open-World Series Not Seen Since the 2010s

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Square Enix might be reviving an open-world action series that hasn’t had a new installment since the early 2010s. While the company is famous for its role-playing games developed in Japan, it has recently been focusing less on game development in Western countries. However, it appears they may be revisiting that approach. Given that the previous game in this series didn’t sell as well as Square Enix had hoped, a new game would be unexpected – but it seems they’re considering it anyway.

Avalanche Studios, the Swedish game developer, is currently recruiting for a new, unannounced open-world game. Job postings suggest the game will focus on smooth movement and action-packed combat, and it’s being built using Avalanche’s own Apex Engine. Given these details, many believe it’s likely a new installment in the Just Cause series – possibly Just Cause 5. However, it could also be a completely new open-world franchise. If the game isn’t related to Just Cause, then Square Enix, who owns the Just Cause intellectual property, won’t be the publisher; Avalanche Studios doesn’t own the rights to the series itself.

Just Cause 5?

It’s been a while since Avalanche Studios released a game – their last was Rage 2 in 2019. While a new Rage game – potentially Rage 3 – is a possibility, it’s unlikely. Xbox had previously partnered with Avalanche on an open-world game called Contraband, announced in 2021, but that project was cancelled last year and has been silent ever since. Given this cancellation, it’s improbable that Xbox, which owns Bethesda, would commission another game from the studio right now. This leaves Just Cause or a completely new game as the most likely options.

Right now, we’re just guessing about this new project, and it’s likely a long way off. Until recently, the studio was completely dedicated to Contraband. If work on this new project is only just beginning, it might not be released until the early 2030s.

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2026-04-25 19:12