Must-Play Open-World Gems on Xbox Game Pass (Jan. '25)

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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 (But Not Fully Open-World)

• Forthcoming Open-World and 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 players with unparalleled freedom and agency, allowing them to forge their own paths and essentially live a second life within the game's narrative.

Unsurprisingly, many of gaming's most celebrated titles fall into this category. Xbox Game Pass subscribers have access to a wealth of open-world experiences. But with so many choices, which captivating world should you explore next? 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.

Note: Game ranking considers not only quality, but also recency of addition to Game Pass. Newly added major titles will initially appear higher in the list.

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

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