Open world

Open-world games give you a large, free map to explore at your own pace, without linear levels. Freedom is the priority — go where you want, tackle objectives how you like, and the world and side stories react to your choices.

Did you know? Its roots go back to Elite (1984), but Grand Theft Auto III (2001) opened it to the masses. The genre’s peaks today are The Witcher 3, Red Dead Redemption 2 and Elden Ring.