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 Full Open-World)

• Forthcoming Open-World/Open-Area Games Confirmed for Game Pass

Open-world games represent the pinnacle of gaming, pushing boundaries and offering expansive, immersive worlds. These games provide players with unparalleled freedom and agency, allowing them to forge their own paths within richly detailed virtual realities. They offer the potential for truly transformative gaming experiences.

Unsurprisingly, many top-tier games fall into the open-world category. Xbox Game Pass subscribers have access to a vast selection of these titles. But with so many options, choosing the next adventure can be challenging. This list highlights the best open-world experiences 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.

Note: Ranking isn't solely based on game quality. Recent additions to Game Pass may initially appear higher on the list.

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

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