Xbox Game Pass Adds Top-Tier Open-World Games (Jan '25)

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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 Expansive Open Areas (Not Fully Open-World)

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

Open-world games represent the pinnacle of gaming, pushing boundaries and offering immersive, expansive worlds. These games provide unparalleled freedom and agency, allowing players to forge their own paths and essentially create a second life within the game's virtual reality.

Unsurprisingly, many of gaming's most celebrated titles fall into this category. Xbox Game Pass subscribers have access to a vast selection of these immersive experiences. But with so many choices, which captivating world should you explore next? This list highlights the top open-world games currently available on Xbox Game Pass.

Last Updated: January 9, 2025 A new section highlighting upcoming open-world Game Pass additions has been included to celebrate the new year.

Note: Ranking isn't solely based on 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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