Open-World video games have to be one of the most played genres of this generation. And that is because of the fact that a lot of developers are opting to create huge worlds. This is done to add longevity to the game by keeping the players busy with side missions and tasks. Sony's PlayStation 4 has seen a plethora of free roam games, since 2013 including a lot of amazing exclusives.
These games include Infamous Second Son, Horizon Zero Dawn, Days Gone, and many more. But including the exclusive open-world games on PS4, there's a huge list of games that are probably the biggest on the platform.
11 Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Most modern Assassin's Creed games are popular for their style, length, and gameplay. Origins was pretty huge in its world size, which involved a couple of deserts as well. Assassin's Creed Odyssey takes it to another level by expanding the world size and adding more details. The world of Ancient Greece comes to life in this game, unlike any other world in the series before. The sequel, Assassin's Creed Valhalla is set to release in late 2020, and probably will end up being bigger than this one.
10 The Witcher 3
The Witcher 3 was one of the biggest action-RPGs on PlayStation 4. Coincidentally, it is also one of the biggest in terms of world size and details as well. Players resume the story of Geralt of Rivia, this time in a fully explorable open-world that has multiple stories and side missions spread around each corner. The game is pretty lengthy in terms of total completion and carries a huge map full of creatures, secrets, and easter eggs. All of which are worth the time spent on this gem.
9 Grand Theft Auto V
One of the biggest games on any platform ever, Grand Theft Auto V is an open-world masterpiece when it comes to details and free-roam. There are many aspects to this game that people adore, including the humor-filled crime drama storyline, heists, and online modes, as well as the satisfying driving physics. But one thing commonly left out is the size of the game and its open world. Now this game might not be as big as some others on the list, but it is an immensely detailed Playstation title that carries a punch. Especially when it comes to world size.
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7 Final Fantasy XV
Final Fantasy XV, without a shadow of a doubt, is the largest game in the series and has one of the biggest open-world maps on PlayStation 4. The latest entry in the franchise takes a few risks, by ditching some old and tested formulas and opting for a free-roam experience.
This definitely ended up in their favor, as the series managed to not only satisfy the old fans but also new ones. Most gamers who love the open-world game should enjoy FFXV for the sheer length and space.
6 Ghost Recon Breakpoint
Ubisoft has been high on open-world games for quite a while, adding the formula to multiple franchises they own. Ghost Recon Breakpoint is the latest entry in the series to get the treatment. It is a multiplayer-only title, that takes place in a huge world of missions and tactical operations. The map of Ghost Recon Breakpoint is one of the biggest in the series and on the PlayStation. While Ghost Recon Wildlands has a richer world with a lot of variety, Breakpoint with all its updates is supposed to be a much bigger game than its prequel.
5 The Crew 2
Another day, another huge Ubisoft open-world game. This time it is The Crew 2, which manages to have the largest map in racing games. That game has a big world to explore and race around, which contains a miniature scaled-down version of the entire USA. If that is not enough, the game also lets players use boats and airplanes. All of this adds verticality to the already huge free roam environment. The Crew 2 is easily one of the biggest open-world games on PlayStation 4.
4 Just Cause 4
Talking about the biggest open-worlds, Just Cause franchise is famous for its use of huge maps since the first game. So it is obvious that the latest part of the franchise is supposed to be the largest. And that is exactly what it is. Just Cause 4's map is full of verticality, side missions, and natural disasters. On top of all that, it also allows players to attach balloons and pull things together, adding to the features of the game. However, the game does offer less variation compared to the colorful world of its predecessor Just Cause 3.
3 No Man's Sky
No Man's Sky is not an open-world game, it is an open-universe game. Where the players can explore huge planets, take off, and explore other stars and cosmic giants. The game uses a technology that procedurally generates the universe expanding it as the players go further into space.
And that is what makes this game probably one of the largest ones on PlayStation 4. This is a very unique game, and it is in a much better state than it was during its launch. The game will easily satisfy the explorers among us.
2 Minecraft
On the paper, Minecraft will not be a traditional open-world title, but it is an open-world sandbox game. This is among one of the most popular games on the planet and has encouraged countless gamers to form friendships and setup their streams. The game constantly sees updates, with the recent major one being the inclusion of Nvidia RTX on the PC version. The game is said to have a world as big as the size of Neptune. That is right, it is bigger than the real earth, which is mind-boggling.
1 Death Stranding
Death Stranding is Kojima's masterpiece that was mistaken for being just a game by many. But gaming has now reached a point, that the line between experience and just fun has blurred. No longer are games just a medium to have some competition and laughs with friends. Nowadays games can be a personal experience, and that's what this game is all about. It is a huge land, where players are required to balance and walk miles and miles of distance.