Open-World Extravaganza Hits Xbox Game Pass (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 epitomize gaming excellence, pushing boundaries by offering immersive, explorable virtual worlds. These games provide players with unparalleled freedom and agency, allowing them to forge their own paths. An open-world game can truly become a captivating alternate reality.

Unsurprisingly, many top-tier games are open-world experiences. Xbox Game Pass subscribers have access to a vast selection of these titles. But with so many choices, which one should you explore next? This guide highlights the best open-world games currently available on Xbox Game Pass.

Last Updated: January 9, 2025 This update includes a new section showcasing upcoming open-world Game Pass additions.

Ranking considers more than just game quality. Recently added major open-world titles will initially receive higher placement.

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

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