Xbox Game Pass Welcomes Immersive Open-World Games for 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 and Open-Area Games Coming to Game Pass

Open-world games represent the pinnacle of gaming, pushing boundaries and offering immersive, expansive worlds. These games provide players with unparalleled freedom and agency, shaping their experience through exploration and choice. They offer the potential for truly captivating and immersive gameplay.

Unsurprisingly, many top-tier games fall into the open-world category. Xbox Game Pass subscribers have access to a remarkable selection. But with so many choices, which adventure should you embark on next? This guide highlights the best open-world experiences 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. Recently added major open-world titles will initially appear higher on the list.

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

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