30 Best Open-World Games of All Time (2025 Edition)

Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Say what you will about Assassin’s Creed Shadows – the characters and so on – especially in the wake of Ghost of Yotei. There’s no denying that its open-world version of near-end Sengoku era Japan is stunning to behold, especially in its recreation of ports and cities. Even when exploring the wilderness, the attention to detail and fidelity are incredible, and it doesn’t hurt that the combat and stealth are enjoyable.