If you’ve ever wanted to spend time in a fully realized world as a Viking raider, Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla is the game for you. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Photo Credit: Ubisoft
It is full of breathtaking views, and if you get tired of hoofing it on foot, take to a boat and travel by water. The world around you is reactive and epic, and the map size clocks in at just over 90 square miles. As you venture throughout the world, the decisions you make will change the world around you.
It is also the point where the series officially transitioned from a stealth-based game to a full-on action RPG. Odyssey, the eleventh entry in the series, lets players explore ancient Greece. Just don’t get turned around and lost! Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Photo Credit: Ubisoft If that wasn’t enough, you can also get caught up in a sandstorm while exploring the vast world. You are also able to explore underwater, a first in many years for the series. It also helps that developers consulted with historians who specialize in Egyptian history to make the open world especially accurate and lively. The game is primarily set in Egypt and features a world full of things to discover – from pyramids to mummies. Origins is the tenth entry in the Assassin’s Creed series. Assassin’s Creed Origins Photo Credit: Ubisoft We know this list is huge and it’s aimed not just at gamers but anyone just getting into gaming, so bear with us and tell us in the comments how much you despise some of our choices. No matter what, though, the best open world games allow you to move through an epic world full of things to do, people to talk to, and places to discover. Most, though not all, offer some form of character customization to let you live your full-on fantasy as whoever you’d like. While most feature a fantasy setting full of mythical creatures and magic, some are grounded in reality and have you explore fictional versions of cities you might know. They also offer some of the best escapes in gaming if you need a respite from the world around you. The best open world games let you dive deep into the lore and story of a world through exploration, world design, and gameplay elements. Those often come in the form of open world games. The best games create worlds that keep you drawn in. There is nothing better than being completely and utterly devoured by a game.