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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
Xbox Game Pass Games With Open Areas That Are Not Full Open-World
Upcoming Open-World Or Open-Area Games Confirmed For Game Pass
Open-world games are a testament to the pinnacle of gaming's evolution, offering expansive, immersive worlds where players can explore at their own pace and enjoy unparalleled freedom. These games can transform into virtual second lives, allowing players to lose themselves in vast, detailed environments.
It's no wonder that some of the most acclaimed titles in the gaming world are open-world games. For Xbox Game Pass subscribers, this means a treasure trove of such experiences is readily available. But with so many options, which open-world game should you dive into next? Here, we explore the best open-world games available on Xbox Game Pass.
Updated on January 9, 2025 by Mark Sammut: To celebrate the start of the new year and the optimism it brings, we've added a section dedicated to upcoming open-world games coming to Game Pass.
When ranking these games, we consider not only their quality but also factors like recency of addition to Game Pass. A newly added major open-world title, for example, will often be highlighted at the top of our list.
