Xbox Game Pass: Immerse Yourself in Top Open-World Adventures (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 Titles Featuring Extensive Open Areas (Not Fully Open-World)

• Forthcoming Open-World/Open-Area Games Confirmed for Game Pass

Open-world games epitomize gaming excellence, pushing boundaries by offering immersive, explorable virtual worlds. These games provide unparalleled player agency and freedom, allowing for unique and personalized gameplay experiences. They can, in essence, become a captivating alternative reality for players to inhabit.

Unsurprisingly, many of gaming's most celebrated titles fall into the open-world genre. Xbox Game Pass subscribers have access to a vast selection of these experiences. But with so many choices, which open-world adventure should you embark on next? This guide 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; recent additions to Game Pass receive initial prominence.

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

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