The best open-world games for Xbox Series X

    By Jon Bitner and Jesse Lennox
Updated January 30, 2025

Despite having a slow start, we’re finally seeing the best Xbox Series X games hit at a regular cadence. The system isn’t just home to some of the best shooters anymore, but great games in all genres to buy or download as part of Game Pass.

If you’re looking for the best open-world games on the Xbox Series X, you’ve got plenty of options to choose from so we selected only the best options currently available.

That said, there are tons of upcoming Xbox Series X games that could scratch that itch as well. If you want to check out the best open-world games for PS5, PC, or Switch, we have you covered there, too.

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