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 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, pushing boundaries and offering expansive, immersive experiences. They provide players with unparalleled freedom and agency, allowing them to forge their own paths and essentially create a second life within the game's virtual world. It's no surprise that many of gaming's most celebrated titles fall into this category. Xbox Game Pass subscribers have access to a wealth of these incredible open-world adventures. But with so many choices, which captivating world should you explore next? This guide highlights the best open-world games currently available on Xbox Game Pass.

Updated January 9, 2025 by Mark Sammut: This year's update includes a new section dedicated to upcoming open-world Game Pass titles, offering a glimpse into the exciting adventures awaiting players.

Please note that game ranking considers factors beyond just quality; recent additions to Game Pass may initially receive higher placement.

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

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