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The Open World RPG has continued it’s enormous growth and continued dominance of the industry. The Xbox One platform has hosted some of the finest in the genre. So join us as you explore the best Open World RPG gameplay available on the Xbox One platform
#15 Middle-Earth – Shadow of War
- Monolith Productions
- Platform One
- Release Date: October 2017
The original Middle Earth: Shadow Of Mordor lifted many elements from the Assassin’s Creed franchise, and it made for an incredible title when it was combined with a Middle Earth setting, the then-new Nemesis system, and more. The sequel, Shadow Of War, double-dips on the formula to less success, but it’s still an incredible title with a fascinating narrative that is worth exploring for any Middle Earth fan or lover of open worlds.
#14 Dragon’s Dogma Dark Arisen
- Capcom is a developer
- Platform One
- Release Date: May 2012
Thanks to how huge Monster Hunter has become in the west in recent years, the idea of climbing all over monsters amidst heated combat seems well worn, but when Dragon’s Dogma, and its expansion Dark Arisen launched it was something incredibly fresh. The game’s interaction with the internet and its pawn system were both truly original, which makes it all the more reason to wait for the new sequel.
#13 Fallout 4
- Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
- Platform One
- Release Date: November 2015
Some may refer to Fallout 4 as simply Fallout 3.5 and mean that in a derogatory way, but don’t let that worry you because Fallout fans should get excited because that means you’re getting more of one of the most enthralling worlds in video games to date. Bethesda reconstructed the Fallout 3 DNA and added crafting and town-building features, as well as full VO.
#12 Kingdom Comes Deliverance
- Warhorse Studios is the developer
- Platform One
- Release date: February 2018,
Kingdom Come: Deliverance is unlike any other game on the list that relies on fantasy, sci-fi or the supernatural. It is grounded in reality, which is something every other game does. This open-world medieval adventure is simple and focuses on warring countries in 1403 Bohemia. All the open-world RPGs, but without the fantastical.
#11 Dying Light 2 Keep Human
- Developer: Techland
- Xbox One Platform, Xbox Series X|S
- Release Date: February 20, 2222
Although it took us some time to find the sequel to Dying Light (2013), it was worth it. Dying Light 2 addresses each concern people had with the original, improves every facet of the game-playing experience, and delivers a plot that’s actually worth giving a damn about this time. Final word: The development team will continue to support the game in the same manner as the original. It is certain that this greatness will only grow over time.
#10 The Outer Worlds
- Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
- Platform One
- Release Date: October 2019
Bethesda wouldn’t play ball with Obsidian on a new Fallout following the incredible success of Fallout 76 so what did Obsidian do? Make a new IP, including all their undeveloped Fallout 76 sequels ideas, and bundle it in an extraordinary package called The Outer Worlds. The game stands out in a sea of open-world RPGs. Its style, humor, and tight gameplay makes it stand out.
#9 Sea of Thieves
- Rare Developer
- Platform One
- Release date: March 2018,
Yarrrr, me hearties, you’re in a rollicking ride if you dare sail the high seas in Sea Of Thieves. Rare’s open-world, open ocean antics have made a weak launch into something remarkable. The studio’s post-launch efforts have resulted in collaborations with Disney to produce Pirates Of the Caribbean content and other significant improvements that make Sea Of Thieves the most popular pirate game ever created.
#8 Final Fantasy XV
- Square-Enix Business Division 2, Developer
- Platform One
- Release Date: November 2015
After the flop that was Final Fantasy XIII, and the long road to recovery that Final Fantasy XIV had to go on, compounded with the protracted development of Final Fantasy XV, the pressure was on ahead of XV’s 2015 launch. Well, it arrived and delivered a gorgeous open world, a dark plot that contradicts player expectations considering the boys’ trip tone that the first impression gives off, exciting combat, and some truly epic boss encounters.
#7 Dragon Age Inquisition
- Developer: Bioware
- Platform One
- Release Date: November 2014
Sure, there’s some bloat in Dragon Age: Inquisition, but it’s not that the content in the open world itself is bad, there’s just a lot of it. So if you’re keen on having an excessive amount of a really good thing, and you’ve got love for all things fantastical and BioWare then you’ve got a concoction that screams 2014 GOTY, a title the game claimed at countless outlets that year.
#6 Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
- Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
- Xbox One Platform, Xbox Series X|S
- Release Date: November 2020
Speaking of content bloat, Assassin’s Creed titles have become the king of bloat with their latest entries, and Valhalla is the pinnacle of this so far, but the quality bar remains exceedingly high. Yes, it might be an overwhelming amount of content to digest, but if you take the time, it will be one of the most filling, soul-replenishing meals you’re ever had.
#5 Nier: Automata
- Developer: PlatinumGames
- Platform One
- Release Date: February 2017,
Multiple, and increasingly wild, endings, slick, scintillating combat, and a beautiful world just begging for you to dive into it, PlatinumGames’ Nier Automata has it all. Yoko Taru’s brilliance is on full display here, and the open world of Automata is just the perfect canvas for him to render his genius for players to bask in.
#4 The Elder Scrolls V – Skyrim
- Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
- Platform One
- Release Date: November 2011
Bethesda’s latest entry in the Elder Scrolls franchise is its biggest in every sense of the word, from its ridiculous popularity and sales figures, to its enormous, but incredibly well-thought-out snow-topped open world of Skyrim that is the scene of one of the most immersive, soul-consuming playing experiences you’re ever likely to find… well, until The Elder Scrolls VI in 2040.
#3 Red Dead Redemption 2.
- Developer: Rockstar Studios
- Platform One
- Release Date: October 2018
Rockstar’s been upping the ante in open-world design for decades now, and their finest work is undoubtedly Red Dead Redemption 2. As you trudge through the oppressive desert-scapes of the world you’ll feel every ounce of tender love and care put into the game by members of the Rockstar team. Everywhere you go, you can see the growth of the team since the Red Dead, let’s not forget GTA V. And keep an eye out for any other game who wants to face them in the future.
#2 Elden Ring
- FromSoftware Developer
- Xbox One Platform, Xbox Series X|S
- Release Date: February 20, 2222
FromSoft did what they did with Elden Ring was beyond anyone’s imagination. Everyone was concerned that their more strict approach to design, as well as their specific methods of designing scenarios, would not translate well to the open world of Lands Between. But here we are looking at a title which is opening up to open world design, just like Breath Of The Wild. There’s nothing this team cannot do it seems.
#1 The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt
- Developer: CD Projekt Red
- Platform One
- Release Date: May 2015
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s open world design was built on a single philosophy. It required that each 30 second the player see something that would tempt him or her to follow a different path. CD Projekt Red was able to do exactly that, and it worked extremely well. The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt, with its side-quests that are just as engaging and rich as the main plot, an incredible cast of characters, depth in every way, and Gwent is undoubtedly the most outstanding open-world RPG on Xbox One.
