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 worlds ripe for exploration. They provide players with unparalleled freedom and agency, shaping their experiences through countless choices. These games can truly become immersive alternate realities.

Unsurprisingly, many acclaimed titles fall into this category, and Xbox Game Pass subscribers have access to a remarkable selection. But with so many options, choosing your next adventure can be challenging. This list highlights the best open-world experiences 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 considers more than just game quality; recent additions to Game Pass may initially appear higher on the list.

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

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