The Best Open-World Games on PS4, Xbox One and Switch
Open world games offer a wealth of content, from stories and side missions to enemies and allies, romance and more. These immersive experiences provide players with an opportunity to explore a virtual world full of surprises.
Immersive digital worlds offer an unforgettable experience - so get lost in them! We’ve tried them out and can assure you that you won’t regret it.
Grand Theft Auto III revolutionized gaming when it was released in 2001, introducing players to a world where they could explore freely without fear of punishment. Prior to GTA III, open-world games existed, but none allowed players to take control of vehicles like speedboats and planes.
Check out the list of the best open world games on PS4, Xbox One and Switch
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt may start off slowly, but it quickly blossoms into an exciting and immersive fantasy RPG. With its deep combat system and opportunities to forge your own path, the game offers a thrilling experience that will keep you coming back for more.
The Witcher 3 offers an expansive open-world environment, filled with lush fields and crumbling villages. Its RPG mechanics are as deep and complex as the previous two games in the series, making it a daunting yet ultimately rewarding experience.
Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim
Skyrim is a frozen land of unrest, where dragons have descended and the protagonist faces a death sentence. Despite its similarities to Morrowind and Oblivion, Skyrim offers an unprecedented sense of freedom with its vast mountainscapes that remain largely unexplored even after 55 hours of play.
Mountains transform any journey. From treacherous rocks to heart-stopping slopes, the landscape presents a thrilling challenge that turns the trek into an exciting game.
Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 is an epic Western adventure, exploring the clash between civilization and the Old West. Players will traverse a vast open world, encountering a diverse cast of characters and uncovering myriad activities to take part in. With its immersive story and immense scope, Red Dead Redemption 2 promises an unforgettable experience.
A linear introduction immerses viewers in the story, introducing them to the characters and their struggles. Cinematics create a powerful first impression, drawing viewers into the world and allowing them to experience it firsthand.
Grand Theft Auto 5
Grand Theft Auto 5 takes a different approach, presenting players with a world populated by shallow, one-dimensional characters. The game’s three protagonists - Michael, an aging former bank robber struggling to keep his family together; Franklin, a young man who will do anything for money despite his moral code; and Trevor, an unpredictable criminal - all flirt with the boundaries of morality.
Rockstar’s latest installment in the Grand Theft Auto series, GTA V, is both beautiful and nihilistic. Players take on the role of three anti-heroes as they navigate a world of crime and corruption. Despite their questionable actions, these characters have an undeniable charm that makes them endearing to players.
Horizon Zero Dawn
Horizon: Zero Dawn is a groundbreaking title, offering an immersive postapocalyptic world where players take on the role of Aloy, a sharp outcast. With its lush, overgrown landscape and dizzying array of weapons, gamers must hunt robots and uncover the mysterious past of the Ancients as they explore the massive open world.
Even after completing the main mission, Horizon Zero Dawn’s new Game + mode keeps the game challenging and rewarding. It’s an incredible experience that players won’t want to miss before the sequel, Horizon Forbidden West, is released.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
Set in ancient Greece, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey offers a captivating journey through a time of war and myth. Players explore the world of Athens and Sparta, engaging in social and political intrigue, full-scale warfare on land and sea. After 60 hours of exploration, it’s clear why this era was worth fighting for.
Odyssey’s expansive world is a sight to behold, with its vast blue waters and stunning landscapes. Players can explore an immense playground, making it the largest and most vibrant of the Assassin’s Creed series.
Tsushima Ghost
Jin Sakai is the last samurai standing in 1274, when a Mongol horde led by Khotun Khan, grandson of Ghengis Khan, devastates Tsushima Island. Farms are burned, bodies lie scattered across the land and bandits take advantage of weakened village defenses. Lord Shimura – Jin’s uncle and governor of the island – is captured. It’s up to Jin to restore order and save his home.
The latest installment of the popular video game series “Ghost of Tsushima” stands out for its unique exploration tools. Players must rely on visual cues and a ‘Guid Wind’ to navigate the world map, which is obscured by a fog of war. No minimap or compass is available outside of menus, making it an immersive experience that encourages players to explore their environment.
Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla offers an expansive open-world RPG experience, blending stealth elements with a stunningly detailed recreation of the Dark Ages in England.
Eivor, a Viking warrior, embarks on a quest for revenge and glory in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. After a traumatic event in the opening kinematics, Eivor and their brother Sigurd set sail for England, where they hope to find wealth and glory among the Danes and Norse who have already settled there.
Fallout 4
Set in a post-apocalyptic version of Massachusetts, Fallout 4 takes players to the Commonwealth – a condensed version of the state’s east coast from Salem to Boston. Players get a glimpse of life before the apocalypse as they start their journey in Sanctuary, before it is destroyed.
For the first time, Bethesda has created a main story that doesn’t feel like a distraction. Players take on the role of a character who emerges from Vault 76, two centuries after the apocalypse, in pursuit of their kidnapped son.
Far Cry 5
In Far Cry 5, players take on the role of a rookie delegate tasked with arresting Joseph Seed, leader of the Eden Gate Project cult. When their mission goes awry, they must lead a resistance against Seed and his army in the open world shooter set in Montana for PS4, Xbox One and Windows PCs.
Before E3 2017, Far Cry 5 was revealed, and a demo followed. Although entertaining, the firefights were choppy and the visuals weren’t up to par. We wanted to know what the game would offer after learning about its development process.
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