Open World Games 🎮
Quote from Mario on August 27, 2024, 6:26 pmThe best open world games on PS4 & PS5
From bustling cities to vast wildernesses, immerse yourself in the most expansive and captivating open-world games available on PlayStation consoles.
Inner-city Open World Games
Urban Sprawl: Explore crime-ridden backstreets, busy freeways, and towering skyscrapers in massive urban environments.
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2: Spider-Men, Peter Parker & Miles Morales, return for an exciting new adventure in the critically acclaimed Marvel’s Spider-Man franchise for PS5.
- Cyberpunk 2077: Explore the labyrinthine open world of Night City, a bustling futuristic metropolis where human modification, corporatism and violence drive the everyday lives of millions.
- Grand Theft Auto V: Experience the interwoven stories of Franklin, Michael and Trevor in the sprawling open world of Los Santos and Blaine Country.
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth: Two Yakuza series icons, Kazuma Kiryu and Ichiban Kasuga, come together for an adventure set in Japan and Hawaii encompassing unique quests, fun minigames and memorable characters.
Historic Open World Games
Step Back in Time: Journey through iconic historical settings like feudal Japan, Viking-era Europe, and Prohibition-era America.
- Ghost of Tsushima (Director’s Cut): Uncover the hidden wonders of Tsushima in this open-world action adventure which casts you as Jin, raised and trained in the ways of the samurai and committed to reclaiming his homeland after its invasion by Mongols.
- Rise of the Ronin: Take an epic journey across a war-torn Japan of the 19th century in this open-world action-RPG from Team NINJA, the studio behind Nioh and Ninja Gaiden.
- Mafia: Definitive Edition: Drink in the high-stakes drama of Prohibition-era Illinois as you explore the sights, sounds and rumbling political turmoil of the city of Lost Heaven.
- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Become a legendary Viking warrior raised on tales of battle and glory. Raid your enemies, grow your settlement and build your political power in the quest to earn a place among the gods in Valhalla.
Open-world RPGs
Beyond Belief: Dive into fantastical realms filled with magic, sorcery, elves, and dragons in imaginative roleplaying adventures.
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Re-join Cloud Strife and his allies in the second part of the Final Fantasy VII remake project, which takes the party from the city of Midgar out into the wider world in pursuit of Sephiroth.
- Elden Ring: Mix magical powers with steel blades and embrace the challenge of Elden Ring’s demanding but fair combat. Fans of Dark Souls and Bloodborne know what to expect, but this game is also welcoming of newcomers, too.
- Hogwarts Legacy: This immersive, open-world action RPG is set in the Wizarding World introduced in the Harry Potter books and movies.
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: Step into the boots of the professional monster hunter Geralt of Rivia as he embarks on a quest to locate a child of prophecy and confront the ghostly Wild Hunt.
Free-roam Open World Games
Bold Frontiers: Confront apocalyptic scenarios, venture into the distant future, or explore the far reaches of space in survival experiences that push the limits of reality.
- Horizon Forbidden West: Follow Aloy, the hero of Horizon Zero Dawn, as she ventures into the Forbidden West of Earth’s far future to take on a new, unknown threat which could bring about the end of life on our planet.
- Death Stranding (Director’s Cut): Brave an open world utterly transformed by a cataclysmic event known as the Death Stranding. Humanity has been pulled apart and forced to live in isolated communities, and it’s your job to reconnect them.
- Fallout 4: Leave the safety of Vault 111 and wander the post-apocalyptic landscape of Massachusetts in 2287, searching for your missing child, in this multi-award-winning open-world epic.
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor: Picking up five years after the events of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, this new story follows Cal as he tries to outrun the Empire while developing his Jedi skills. Now a wanted man, he must carefully decide who to trust.
What is your favourite open-world game on PS4 or PS5, and what makes it stand out for you?
Please share your thoughts in the comment section. 👇
The best open world games on PS4 & PS5
From bustling cities to vast wildernesses, immerse yourself in the most expansive and captivating open-world games available on PlayStation consoles.
Inner-city Open World Games
Urban Sprawl: Explore crime-ridden backstreets, busy freeways, and towering skyscrapers in massive urban environments.
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2: Spider-Men, Peter Parker & Miles Morales, return for an exciting new adventure in the critically acclaimed Marvel’s Spider-Man franchise for PS5.
- Cyberpunk 2077: Explore the labyrinthine open world of Night City, a bustling futuristic metropolis where human modification, corporatism and violence drive the everyday lives of millions.
- Grand Theft Auto V: Experience the interwoven stories of Franklin, Michael and Trevor in the sprawling open world of Los Santos and Blaine Country.
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth: Two Yakuza series icons, Kazuma Kiryu and Ichiban Kasuga, come together for an adventure set in Japan and Hawaii encompassing unique quests, fun minigames and memorable characters.
Historic Open World Games
Step Back in Time: Journey through iconic historical settings like feudal Japan, Viking-era Europe, and Prohibition-era America.
- Ghost of Tsushima (Director’s Cut): Uncover the hidden wonders of Tsushima in this open-world action adventure which casts you as Jin, raised and trained in the ways of the samurai and committed to reclaiming his homeland after its invasion by Mongols.
- Rise of the Ronin: Take an epic journey across a war-torn Japan of the 19th century in this open-world action-RPG from Team NINJA, the studio behind Nioh and Ninja Gaiden.
- Mafia: Definitive Edition: Drink in the high-stakes drama of Prohibition-era Illinois as you explore the sights, sounds and rumbling political turmoil of the city of Lost Heaven.
- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Become a legendary Viking warrior raised on tales of battle and glory. Raid your enemies, grow your settlement and build your political power in the quest to earn a place among the gods in Valhalla.
Open-world RPGs
Beyond Belief: Dive into fantastical realms filled with magic, sorcery, elves, and dragons in imaginative roleplaying adventures.
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Re-join Cloud Strife and his allies in the second part of the Final Fantasy VII remake project, which takes the party from the city of Midgar out into the wider world in pursuit of Sephiroth.
- Elden Ring: Mix magical powers with steel blades and embrace the challenge of Elden Ring’s demanding but fair combat. Fans of Dark Souls and Bloodborne know what to expect, but this game is also welcoming of newcomers, too.
- Hogwarts Legacy: This immersive, open-world action RPG is set in the Wizarding World introduced in the Harry Potter books and movies.
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: Step into the boots of the professional monster hunter Geralt of Rivia as he embarks on a quest to locate a child of prophecy and confront the ghostly Wild Hunt.
Free-roam Open World Games
Bold Frontiers: Confront apocalyptic scenarios, venture into the distant future, or explore the far reaches of space in survival experiences that push the limits of reality.
- Horizon Forbidden West: Follow Aloy, the hero of Horizon Zero Dawn, as she ventures into the Forbidden West of Earth’s far future to take on a new, unknown threat which could bring about the end of life on our planet.
- Death Stranding (Director’s Cut): Brave an open world utterly transformed by a cataclysmic event known as the Death Stranding. Humanity has been pulled apart and forced to live in isolated communities, and it’s your job to reconnect them.
- Fallout 4: Leave the safety of Vault 111 and wander the post-apocalyptic landscape of Massachusetts in 2287, searching for your missing child, in this multi-award-winning open-world epic.
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor: Picking up five years after the events of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, this new story follows Cal as he tries to outrun the Empire while developing his Jedi skills. Now a wanted man, he must carefully decide who to trust.
What is your favourite open-world game on PS4 or PS5, and what makes it stand out for you?
Please share your thoughts in the comment section. 👇