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 (But Not Fully Open-World)

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

Open-world games epitomize gaming excellence, pushing boundaries by offering immersive, explorable worlds. These games provide unparalleled freedom and player agency, often becoming a captivating escape for players.

Unsurprisingly, many top-tier games are open-world experiences, and Xbox Game Pass subscribers have access to a vast selection. Choosing the next adventure can be challenging, so this guide highlights the best open-world games 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.

This ranking considers more than just game quality; recent additions to Game Pass are prioritized.

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

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