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
  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
  • Palworld
  • Forza Horizon 5
  • Diablo IV
  • 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 II
  • 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 (Not Full Open-World)

• Upcoming Open-World or Open-Area Games Confirmed for Game Pass

Open-world games represent the pinnacle of gaming, offering expansive, detailed virtual worlds ripe for exploration. These games provide unparalleled freedom and player agency, often becoming immersive second lives for players. Unsurprisingly, many top-tier games fall into this category, and a significant number are available on Xbox Game Pass. Choosing the right one can be a challenge, so this list highlights the best open-world experiences currently on offer.

This ranking considers not only game quality but also recency of addition to Game Pass. Newly added major titles will initially appear higher on the list.

Updated January 9, 2025 by Mark Sammut: A new section highlighting upcoming open-world Game Pass titles has been added to reflect the exciting new year possibilities.

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

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