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 Titles Featuring Extensive Open Areas (Not Fully Open-World)

• Forthcoming Open-World and Open-Area Games Coming to Game Pass

Open-world games epitomize gaming excellence, pushing boundaries by offering richly detailed virtual worlds for players to explore freely. These games provide unparalleled freedom and choice, allowing players to shape their experience. An open-world game can become a captivating alternate reality for players to immerse themselves in.

Unsurprisingly, many of gaming's most celebrated titles are open-world experiences. Xbox Game Pass subscribers have access to a vast selection of these games. But with so many options, choosing the next adventure can be challenging. This list highlights the best open-world games currently available on Xbox Game Pass.

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.

Ranking considers more than just game quality. Recently added major open-world titles will initially appear higher on the list.

1. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

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