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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 by offering immersive, expansive universes where players can explore at their leisure, providing unparalleled freedom and agency. These games can become a virtual second life, allowing players to lose themselves in richly detailed worlds.
It's no wonder that some of the most celebrated titles in the gaming industry are open-world games. Fortunately, Xbox Game Pass subscribers have access to a wide array of these titles. But with so many options, which open-world game should you dive into next? Here's a curated list of the best open-world games available on Xbox Game Pass.
Updated on January 9, 2025 by Mark Sammut: To celebrate the start of the new year and the hope it brings, a section dedicated to upcoming open-world Game Pass games has been added.
When ranking these games, factors beyond just quality are considered. For example, if a major open-world game has recently been added to Game Pass, it will be highlighted at the top of the list.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Welcome To The Zone
Step into the hauntingly beautiful and dangerous world of the Zone in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. This highly anticipated sequel brings back the atmospheric survival horror experience set in a post-apocalyptic landscape inspired by the real-life Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. With its immersive environment, complex narrative, and challenging gameplay, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 promises to be a standout title on Xbox Game Pass.
