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
  • 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)

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

Open-world games represent the pinnacle of gaming, pushing boundaries and offering players immersive, expansive worlds to explore freely. These games provide unparalleled agency, allowing players to shape their own adventures. An open-world game can truly become a captivating alternate reality.

Unsurprisingly, many of gaming's most celebrated titles fall into this category. Xbox Game Pass subscribers have access to a vast selection of open-world experiences. But with so many choices, which one should you play next? This list highlights the best open-world games currently available on Xbox Game Pass.

Updated January 9, 2025 by Mark Sammut: This update includes a new section showcasing upcoming open-world Game Pass releases for the new year.

Ranking isn't solely based on game quality. Recent additions to Game Pass will initially appear higher on the list.

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

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