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Best Open-World Games On Game Pass
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
- Minecraft
- Skyrim
- Palworld
- Forza Horizon 5
- Diablo 4
- Microsoft Flight Simulator
- Terraria
- Grounded
- Sea Of Thieves
- Yakuza 0
- Valheim
- Tchia
- Batman: Arkham Knight
- South Park: The Fractured But Whole
- Mafia: Definitive Edition
- Dungeons of Hinterberg
- Expeditions: A MudRunner Game (Or SnowRunner)
- Octopath Traveler 2
- Assassin's Creed Odyssey
- No Man's Sky
- Fallout: New Vegas
- Far Cry 5
- Starfield
- Goat Simulator 3
- Riders Republic
- Creatures Of Ava
- Sunset Overdrive
- Burnout Paradise Remastered
- Atlas Fallen: Reign Of Sand
- Watch Dogs 2
- Little Kitty, Big City
- State Of Decay 2
- Ashen
- Special Mention: Genshin Impact
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Xbox Game Pass Titles Featuring Extensive Open Areas (Not Fully Open-World)
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Forthcoming Open-World and Open-Area Games Coming to Game Pass
Open-world games represent the pinnacle of gaming, pushing boundaries and offering immersive, expansive worlds. These games provide unparalleled freedom and player agency, allowing for truly unique and personalized experiences. They offer the potential for players to lose themselves in richly detailed alternate realities.
Unsurprisingly, many top-tier games fall into the open-world category. Xbox Game Pass subscribers have access to a vast selection of these titles. Choosing the next adventure can be challenging, so this list highlights the best open-world experiences currently available.
Updated January 9, 2025 by Mark Sammut: A new section showcasing upcoming open-world Game Pass games has been added to celebrate the new year.
This ranking considers more than just game quality. Recently added major open-world titles will initially appear higher on the list.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl