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 Fully Open-World)

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

Open-world games represent the pinnacle of gaming, pushing boundaries and offering immersive, expansive virtual worlds. These games provide players with unparalleled freedom and agency, allowing them to shape their own experiences within richly detailed environments. The potential for deep immersion is immense; an open-world game can genuinely feel like a second life.

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

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.

Ranking isn't solely based on game quality; recent additions to Game Pass will initially receive higher placement.

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

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