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The Open-World genre has been on a consistent run for the past few years. Here are the timeless and best open-world games that you can play.
The Open World is one of the most substantial yet oversaturated genres ever in the gaming industry. Whether you explore post-apocalyptic wastelands, downtowns, or the Wild West, they provide endless freedom and immersiveness. These games are known for their massive worlds, intriguing storylines, and especially breathtaking environments.
From diving into a massive-world RPG to an action-adventure wild ride, this list will narrow down the eight best open-world games to play.
1) Elden Ring
The blockbuster and Game of the Year winner of 2022, Elden Ring uses the classic Souls-like formula and applies it to the open-world concept. Known for its intricate lore that includes family feuds, written by the legendary novelist George R.R. Martin, it shook the gaming industry with its release.
With such high praise from fans and critics alike, Elden Ring is a timeless classic that continues its legacy with a recently released DLC and an upcoming fast-paced spinoff called Elden Ring: Nightreign.
Have a knack for exploring a world with high stakes and a load of weapons to experiment with? Elden Ring is your game.
2) Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 puts the player into the shoes of Arthur Morgan, a man of honor from the Van Der Linde gang, infamous for their criminal activity. It originally served as a prequel to the first game. The Wild West’s immersion is cranked up to the maximum with graphics of unbreakable caliber and tons of side activities for players to commit to during their adventure.
Moreover, it has an exceptional edge-of-your-seat storyline and relatable characters that feel too real. Red Dead Redemption 2 is an unmatched masterpiece by Rockstar Games.
3) Metro Exodus
The third main entry in the post-apocalyptic Russian series, Metro Exodus is a groundbreaking FPS open-world game. It continues the story of Artyom in a far-future Moscow. The world is full of mutated beasts due to the radiation caused by the initial nuclear war, making every second count.
The level design is a work of art, and how the game enforces exploration for survival tactics is smart.
Thus, the world is notably empty, and exploration is the key to survival. From the depths of your hideout to the vast explorable lands, Metro Exodus is an awe-inspiring journey through and through.
4) Fallout: New Vegas
Fallout: New Vegas is hailed as the greatest open-world RPG by fans and critics alike. With its post-apocalyptic world design, stats system, and unparalleled freedom, it is the ultimate experience from start to finish.
While it has a flawed and clunky combat design, the variety of weapons more than makes up for it.
Jam-packed with secrets for you to unravel, exploring the wastelands and later entering the city of Las Vegas makes it one of the most versatile open-world RPGs to date—not to mention the absurd amount of mod support that can make the experience better if not already good enough.
5) The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Skyrim is one of the most iconic and vastly dynamic RPG open-world titles ever. The player takes the role of Dragonborn and sets out on a journey to slay Alduin, a dragon prophesied to destroy the world.
Similar to other RPGs, it provides the player with an extensive character creation system. With countless and diverse quests, a lore-filled world, secret areas, and diverse character classes to choose from, Skyrim offers highly rewarding exploration.
To make sure every playthrough is unique, the game has choices to tailor your experience. Its modding community has kept the game alive for over a decade, solidifying its status as one of the longest-running yet thriving RPGs.
6) The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The classic open-world series famous for its non-linear aspects, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a game that revolutionized the already-revolutionary genre, additionally inspiring the likes of Elden Ring.
It takes the players back to the Hyrule Kingdom and follows its basic story principle of Link protecting Zelda. While the story aspect may be repetitive to some, the game successfully manages to set new standards with every release. Whether it is the combat or dungeon designs, the game excels in everything.
Breath of the Wild introduces a limitless open world, allowing the player to explore even the end-game areas from the beginning. A massive world with rewarding exploration and experimental mechanics, Link’s journey is full of arduous, adventurous tasks.
7) Grand Theft Auto: V
The cult classic and one of the best-selling series in video game history, Grand Theft Auto V is a spectacular experience by Rockstar Games that became an instant hit among its longtime and new fans.
It is an open-world experience that still holds up a decade after its release. The game follows a dramatic story with themes of friendship and betrayal and introduces a triple-protagonist system.
From preparing heists to jumping around the city to completing various stunt challenges and exploring secret areas with Easter eggs, Grand Theft Auto V offers endless interactions. With the classic and rabidly hilarious sense of humor, the game set an example for modern open-world games.
8) The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The ultimate RPG experience by CD Projekt Red that set a new bar for Western RPG developers, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt continues the story of Geralt of Rivia, who is on a search for his adoptive daughter, Ciri.
A war-torn world divided into six areas, each region is blooming with life. Every region has its own set of side quests. These quests are arguably the game’s main selling point, along with the choices presented to the player that shape the ending.
With a main storyline that leaves numerous games in shambles and lively characters that might hit home with the player, The Witcher 3 is one of the best Western RPGs ever made.
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