Occasionally, a game comes along that players can't help but cozy up to for hours on end. Open-world games can captivate with their vast landscapes or frustrate with their tediousness. The sheer scale of an open-world game can be its greatest strength or its most significant weakness. On one end of the spectrum, some games feature enormous maps that can be time-consuming to traverse.

However, with focused gameplay, open-world games can deliver immersive experiences brimming with replay value. The realism of these meticulously crafted maps is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Whether you love or hate the following titles, they rank among the highest-selling games in the industry. Let's dive into the most immersive open-world games.

Updated January 6, 2025 by Mark Sammut: 2025 is upon us, and the gaming calendar is already packed with a couple of major open-world titles set for release. Let's shine a spotlight on a few upcoming games that promise to be immersive. Click the links below to jump directly to those sections.

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• Upcoming 2025 Open-World Games That Are Likely To Be Immersive

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