15 Most Lively Open World Games You Need To Play

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey

Thousands of NPCs won’t congregate in a single area but Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is still no slouch when it comes to populating its world. Set in ancient Greece, namely Athens and Sparta, there’s a wealth of NPCs adorning each major location, some which might be assassinated to tip the scales for either army. Other characters may be historical figures like Sokrates and engage you in philosophical musings. The quest variety, when you’re not just hunting enemies or clearing out camps, is also pretty good as you investigate the Cult of Kosmos, tell stories to kids and much more.