Xbox Game Pass's Top Open-World Adventures (January '25)

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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 Expansive Open Areas (But Not Fully Open-World)

• Upcoming Open-World or Open-Area Games Coming Soon to Game Pass

Open-world games represent the pinnacle of gaming, pushing boundaries and offering immersive, expansive worlds. These games provide players with unparalleled freedom and agency, allowing them to forge their own paths within richly detailed environments. The experience often feels like stepping into a second life.

Unsurprisingly, many of gaming's most celebrated titles fall into this category. Xbox Game Pass subscribers have access to a wealth of these experiences. But with so many choices, which open-world adventure should you embark on 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 games has been added to celebrate the new year.

This ranking considers more than just game quality. Recently added major open-world titles will initially appear higher on the list.

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

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