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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 and Open-Area Games Coming to Game Pass

Open-world games represent the pinnacle of gaming, pushing boundaries and offering immersive, expansive worlds ripe for exploration. These games provide players with unparalleled freedom and agency, allowing them to forge their own paths and essentially create a second life within the game's virtual reality.

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 options, choosing the next adventure can be challenging. 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 titles.

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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