This guide explores the best open-world games currently available on Xbox Game Pass. Open-world games offer expansive, explorable environments and significant player agency, often becoming immersive second lives for players. Many top-tier titles fall into this category, and Xbox Game Pass offers a wealth of options. This list prioritizes recently added games and overall quality.
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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
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Xbox Game Pass Games With Open Areas That Are Not Full Open-World
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Upcoming Open-World Or Open-Area Games Confirmed For Game Pass
Open-world games represent the pinnacle of gaming, offering immersive, explorable worlds and unparalleled player freedom. This curated list, updated January 9, 2025, highlights the best open-world experiences on Xbox Game Pass, considering both game quality and recency of addition to the service.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
