15 Most Lively Open-World Games – 2023 Edition

Cyberpunk 2077 + Phantom Liberty

Cyberpunk 2077 is an apt depiction of a futuristic dystopia, so it makes sense that the central character within the story is Night City itself. It’s a shining beacon of capitalism where the affluent corporations have a strong ruling hand over anything and everything, while the streets are teeming with thugs and gangs embroiled in a constant power struggle. The many quests on offer do a wonderful job of taking you through these parts of Night City in great detail, and the Phantom Liberty expansion feels like a cherry on top with its engaging detective thriller story and the dense district of Dogtown.