Xbox Game Pass Welcomes New Open-World Adventures

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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 (Not Fully Open-World)

• Forthcoming Open-World or 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 unparalleled freedom and player agency, allowing for truly unique experiences. They offer the potential for players to lose themselves in 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 open-world adventures. But with so many choices, which one should you explore next? 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 games has been added to celebrate the new year.

Ranking isn't solely based on 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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