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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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Upcoming Open-World or Open-Area Games Confirmed for Game Pass
Open-world games represent gaming's pinnacle, offering expansive virtual worlds ripe for exploration. These games provide players with unparalleled freedom and agency, shaping their experience as they see fit. An open-world game can truly become an immersive alternate reality.
Unsurprisingly, many top-tier games fall into this category, and Xbox Game Pass subscribers have access to a significant selection. Choosing the right world to explore 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 titles has been added to celebrate the new year.
Ranking isn't solely based on quality; recent additions to Game Pass may initially appear higher on the list.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
