Best Open-World Games On Xbox Game Pass (January 2025)
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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 represent the pinnacle of gaming's core strengths, offering expansive, immersive worlds for players to explore at their leisure. These games provide unparalleled freedom and agency, allowing players to chart their own course through richly detailed environments that can feel like an entire second life.
It's no wonder that many of the most celebrated titles in gaming are open-world experiences. Fortunately, Xbox Game Pass subscribers have access to a wide array of these games. But with so many options, which should you dive into next? Here’s a guide to the best open-world games available on Xbox Game Pass.
Updated on January 9, 2025 by Mark Sammut: In celebration of the new year and the promise it holds, we've added a section highlighting upcoming open-world games coming to Game Pass.
When ranking these games, factors beyond just quality are considered. For example, a newly added major open-world title may be ranked higher initially to highlight its fresh availability on the service.
1 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
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