Open-world games like Caves Of Qud and Death Stranding rely on immersive soundscapes for atmosphere. Dredge and STALKER ...

When sound designer Johnnie Burn first learned he'd be collaborating with director Yorgos Lanthimos for a sixth time, he had just one hope: make it a sci-fi film or a musical.

Many of these games are focused on exploration and/or combat, but some open-world titles focus their efforts on creating an immersive atmosphere. This is helped dramatically by a well-crafted ...