Best Open World Games: Satiate your wanderlust with the 30 incredible open world video game titles.
Table of Contents[Hide][Show] Best Open World GamesWhat is an “open world” game? Wikipedia defines it as a type of videogame level design where the player can freely roam through the world and is given considerable freedom to interact with objectives and the like.
I decided against including the likes of Deus Ex and the Thief series, which despite the freedom they offer to the player, are strictly linear titles—at least in terms of exploration.
Rather, the showcase you see before you is a collection of the best open world experiences in which you, the player, can explore freely and to your heart’s content while engaging in a myriad of activities unrelated to the “main story”, if there is one.
You may want to make note that these games are not necessarily ranked in any particular order. You will find a wide range of titles available both current releases to classic titles launched for previous generation of consoles.
#36 The Division 2The Division 2 takes place just a few months shy from a full year after the first title where there is a new primal enemy focus. As The United States of America begins to get back on their feet from the viral outbreak that plagued the first installment, the government has started to unleash harsh laws.
Innocent civilians are being slaughtered leaving daily life to be a difficult struggle. Players will be taking on the role of an agent within The Division as they start a new civil war. This installment mainly focuses around Washington D.C. As you attempt to get the area back under control from the rebel groups attempting to overthrow the government completely. However, the game did bring out expansions as well with the first bringing players back to New York. Just as before, The Division 2 is really set up to be enjoyed with multiple players rather than a single player experience, but you can still get away with doing missions solo.
#35 The Outer Worldshttps://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=JyvhGGIGuQc
Obsidian Entertainment is a well-known and beloved video game development studio after they have released countless iconic RPG titles. For instance, the developers were responsible for Fallout: New Vegas and during The Game Awards 2018 came the announcement of The Outer Worlds. This is a brand new experience which resembles a bit like their past Fallout: New Vegas work. Within the game players will be embarking on an adventure set in the distant future where mankind has colonized space.
Just like with past RPG titles developed under Obsidian Entertainment, the gameplay narrative will present players with multiple answers and options. Depending on the options selected may result in various branching storylines. In this game, players take the role of a crew member from a ship that was essentially abandoned years ago. Stuck in an endless frozen slumber, you are only awoken when a scientist that’s deemed mad rescues you in hopes you will help free civilians from the tyrannical reign by the current day government. From there, you’re given the freedom to explore different planets, take on quests from various NPCs and choose just how the story will end.
#34 Death StrandingAfter Hideo Kojima and Konami parted ways the legendary video game developer opted to make his own video game development studio called Kojima Productions. It took a little while but Kojima started to alert fans about his debut title. In a true Kojima fashion, his first game was going to be cryptic with plenty of teasers leaving players guessing as to what this next project would be about.
We, of course, now have this debut title which is Death Stranding. It’s a game that follows a man that has to deliver goods to different parts of the world. However, because of the supernatural event that left most of humanity spread across massive terrains, players are mainly preparing for large treks. This means making sure your packages are secure and finding an appropriate pathway to lead you around dangerous obstacles and enemies. There’s also a bit of content scattered across this game world which prompts players to take a bit of time and explore their surroundings. You may find some really incredible landscapes, places, and cargo that will make it all the more rewarding spending a bit more time wandering about rather than heading to your next destination.
#33 Day’s GoneDays Gone is a game that takes place after a virus outbreak turning most of humanity into mindless zombie-like creatures. Players step into the role of a biker named Deacon St. John, who is surviving the harsh world doing odd jobs for various factions with his best friend Boozer. This title is set in an open world environment allowing players to freely explore and take on various missions at any given time. However, because this world is filled with zombies, it can be difficult to visit certain places, especially if you find yourself being blocked off by a horde.
It’s a survival game set in the open world where Deacon is taking on various tasks while seeking resources to keep himself healthy along with his motorcycle functioning. Of course, there’s a campaign story to keep you pulling along where Deacon is still holding out hope that despite all odds, somehow his wife is still alive somewhere out there.
#32 Spider-ManIn this particular Spider-Man title the game is focused around Peter Parker, eight years after he has established the role of being the famed hero. Players are forced into fighting against a new enemy, Mister Negative along with a few other iconic nefarious foes you may recall from the comic book series.
It wouldn’t be a Spider-Man game if you couldn’t freely explore New York City. Players can swing around the busy city, stop by to interact with citizens and take out some random criminal thugs that start trouble. If you haven’t tried this game out yet and own a PlayStation 4 then you’re really missing out.
#31 Dead IslandSet on a resort island overcome by a viral outbreak that turns everyone into zombies, you take on the role of one of four main characters who find themselves among the lucky (or unlucky) survivors.
Equipped with little more than a boat paddle, you must make your way through the hordes of the formerly living and bring the rest of the survivors to safety before finding out what caused the outbreak in the first place.
Dead Island may be a little rough around the edges, but its ambitiousness can’t be denied. The game is without rival in terms of being an open world, zombie-killing action RPG.
#30 Far Cry 5The fifth main title within the franchise, Far Cry 5, takes place within the United States of America in a fictional Montana area known as Hope County.
Within the narrative, Far Cry 5 pins players against Joseph Seed, a leader of a cult who has forced his way into controlling Hope County. As more innocent civilians become trapped and forced into submission under Joseph Seed’s rule, only a handful of resistance stands in his way.
Just as before, players can expect the title to deliver as a first-person shooter in an open world environment which can be explored either on foot or through vehicles. However, the campaign can be experienced both as a single player narrative or through cooperative multiplayer.
Xbox Series X Black Friday Deals: The Biggest Game Discounts
The Black Friday weekend is now in full swing and even more fantastic deals are cropping up out of nowhere.
That’s certainly been the case with a slew of marvellous game deals for the Xbox Series X, so check out our roundup of some of the best options on offer right now.
Xbox Game Pass UltimatePay just £1 for the first month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Microsoft is offering access to its stellar Game Pass Ultimate subscription service for just £1 in the first month. You’ll need to pay £10.99 per month afterwards, but that’s still amazing value. Plus, you can always cancel your subscription after the first month.
Before we jump into all of the discounted games for the Xbox Series X, we thought it best to talk about this fantastic deal for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Pay just £1 now, and you’ll get access to over 100 games for a month on both PC and Xbox. You’ll have to start paying £10.99/month after the first month, but we still think that represents fantastic value considering the games on offer.
FIFA 22Grab a next-gen copy of FIFA 22 for Xbox Series consoles for £49.99
FIFA 22 on Xbox Series S/X looks fantastic and it’s now possible to get the game for £49.99 on next-gen, which is a deal that definitely hits the back of the net.
The latest version of the long-running sports series has seen its price slashed for Black Friday, and on Xbox Series X, you can take advantage of clever features such as more realistic animations with HyperSense player movement, and also indulge in some brilliant FUT content. You’ll also be able to try out the new Create A Club mode on Career Mode as this year has seen EA overhaul some of its most popular modes for the better.
Far Cry 6Nab yourself Far Cry 6 for just £34.99 on Xbox Series consoles this Black Friday
Far Cry 6 is a fantastic game, and it can now be yours for less this Black Friday with an immense offer from GAME that brings down the price of the Yara edition to just £34.99
Want to play the latest Far Cry for less? Well, this Black Friday deal on Far Cry 6 allows you to do just that, and also take advantage of one of the biggest maps in the game’s history with all sorts of fun collectables to nab. Alongside this comes some engaging gameplay, a proper story, and arguably the best villain that the series has seen in its illustrious history.
Marvel’s Guardian of the GalaxyMarvel at this incredible Black Friday deal for Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy
Marvel’s new Guardians of the Galaxy game has seen a brilliant price cut for Black Friday that allows you to nab it for your Xbox Series S or X for just £29.9 from GAME.
If you fancy a change of pace from some big open world AAA titles, then Marvel’s new Guardians of the Galaxy looks like a fantastic choice not just for Black Friday, but also in a general sense. With it, you’ll find quite an engaging story with some stunning graphics that really harness the Series X’s power and fun gameplay to boot.
Assassin’s Creed ValhallaGrab Assassin’s Creed Valhalla for less in this brilliant Black Friday deal
Assassin’s Creed Vahalla looks to be a fantastic game to be stuck into for the remainder of 2021, and thanks to GAME, you can experience its brilliance for just £24.99 in this marvellous Black Friday deal.
Want something a little more historical? Okay then, step forward Assassin’s Creed Valhalla with its gorgeous setting of Viking London, its fun hand-to-hand combat with enemy classes old and new, and more of an RPG-focus to it than is a departure from previous games. Even with this departure from it being a stealth-them-up, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is still an incredible game that is worth a pick up.
Doom EternalGet yourself Doom Eternal for just a tenner this Black Friday
DOOM Eternal has seen its price slashed down to single figures for Black Friday at GAME, allowing you to get a marvellous AAA game for just £9.99.
Speaking of veteran game series, if you’re want a modern classic then Doom Eternal could be the game for you. It’s one of the best FPS games to release on Xbox in years, and takes the Doom series to another level with its blend of stunning graphics and fun gameplay that’s sure to engage you for hours.
Gears 5Gears 5 for just £8.75 this Black Friday from GAME is an absolute steal
Gears 5 has had a massive price cut for Black Friday from GAME allowing you to pick up one of the best Xbox games for just £8.75, and to be honest, you’d be silly not to.
With Gears 5 you’ll find an engaging campaign with a nice variety of missions and a great story. The combat on offer is classic Gears fun and the multiplayer modes are also plentiful, with each being fun in their own right. In short, there’s plenty to get stuck into with Gears 5, and you won’t be disappointed, especially at this low price.
Far Cry 7 Is A Live Service Game Similar To Assassin's Creed Infinity - Report
Far Cry boss Dan Hay, who was the franchise's executive producer for the past decade, is leaving Ubisoft amid reports that the next game in the series will adopt a live-service approach similar to what's rumored for Assassin's Creed Infinity.
Hay's last day at Ubisoft will be November 12, a spokesperson confirmed to VGC. There is no word yet on what Hay is doing next, and Ubisoft said only that the developer is "pursuing a new chapter in his professional life."
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Hay started with Ubisoft in 2011 as a producer on Far Cry 3, according to his LinkedIn page. He worked on numerous entries in the series thereafter, and was most recently executive producer and creative director for the series.
Before joining Ubisoft, Hay worked at Raven Software on games like X-Men Legends and Marvel Ultimate Alliance. He moved to Day 1 Studios in 2007 and worked on Fracture and Fear 3 at the studio.
Ubisoft is looking to fill Hay's role permanently, but in the interim, the Far Cry brand team will be managed by 15-year Ubisoft veteran Sandra Warren in Montreal.
As for the next Far Cry game, reporter Jeff Grubb says it will be a live-service game similar to the Assassin's Creed Infinity project. Far Cry 6 only just released in October, and Ubisoft has plans to support the game with lots of DLC and updates over time, so the company is unlikely to discuss any future projects anytime soon. GameSpot has contacted Ubisoft for comment.
Recently, Kotaku reported that Ubisoft's teams in Canada have been bleeding talent, and the company is offering pay rises to senior leaders to keep people on board.
Ubisoft is also facing ongoing pressure regarding its alleged "frat house" workplace culture of sexism and abuse. Ubisoft said it made changes to its workplace environment, but the changes have been referred to by a workers' advocacy group as empty promises.
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