Best Open-World Games On PS Plus

In June 2022, Sony unleashed its new PlayStation Plus. Split into three tiers, the service offers subscribers access to hundreds of games from across PlayStation’s history, including PS1 and PSP projects. Along with showing love for the brand’s history, PS Plus also covers most genres, be it horror, platformers, RPGs, or strategy. Unsurprisingly, PS Plus does not skimp out on open-world games either.

Whether searching for a PlayStation exclusive or a third-party juggernaut, PS Plus Extra and Premium should cover most players. With so many titles to pick from, knowing where to start can be challenging, and that extends to open-world projects. PS Plus covers this genre extensively, including everything from first-person shooters to survival and role-playing games. Therefore, let’s look at the best open-world PS Plus games.

While every mentioned open-world game is on PS Plus Premium, some are not part of the Extra tier.

Also, the games are not ranked solely by quality. New additions will be highlighted first.

Updated September 17, 2025 by Mark Sammut: The September 2025 PS Plus Extra lineup is now available, and it includes two open-world games. Green Hell is an easy recommendation for survival fans looking for a very hard experience, although most people have probably already played it. The other new open-world game deserves its own section.

1

Fate/Samurai Remnant

Don’t Know What Fate Is? Doesn’t Matter

Fate/Samurai Remnant is better than you think it is. OK, that might sound like a weird thing to say, but it is likely true. The game is part of a franchise mostly known for visual novels, and it uses Musou combat, which is synonymous with projects that take no risks. Everything suggests that Fate/Samurai Remnant should be decent but ultimately forgettable, all the while offering little of value to anybody who is not into the IP.

However, I can honestly say that anyone craving an action JRPG with a lengthy and engaging story should check this out, regardless of their familiarity with Fate. If you also want a historical Japanese setting, you should consider this a must-play game. Fate/Samurai Remnant is all-around great, delivering strong writing, lovable characters, and combat that has more depth to it than initially seems to be the case. While the game’s version of Edo is relatively small by open-world standards, it looks great and is fun to explore.

2

Cyberpunk 2077

Like A Phoenix

Remember when Cyberpunk 2077 was maybe the most controversial and hated game on the market? Yeah, 2020 seems like a lifetime ago at this point, and CD Projekt Red’s epic has come a long way. Nowadays, I don’t even need to include a warning or disclaimer before recommending Cyberpunk 2077; simply put, it is fantastic and comfortably among PS Plus’s best open-world games.

Predominantly set in Night City, the campaign blends a gripping but fairly short main story with brilliant optional content that adds both quality and quantity. Unlike The Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077 grants you way more say in V’s development and fighting style, allowing you to experiment with builds (and become incredibly overpowered if you want). The cyberpunk setting is not extremely unique for the genre as a whole, but Night City is fairly one-of-a-kind in gaming, as the industry has produced very few large-scale open-world sci-fi playgrounds.

3

Ghost Of Tsushima: Director’s Cut

A Stunning Recreation Of Japanese History

The PS4’s swan song as Sony’s main console, Ghost of Tsushima transports players back in time to the 13th century as the Mongols invade Japan’s Tsushima Island. After failing to stop the invasion and almost meeting his end, Jin Sakai goes on a quest to recruit fighters who could help turn the tide of battle.

Ghost of Tsushima‘s open-world is gorgeous, be it on the PS4 or the PS5. Tsushima Island is lavish, varied, and breathtaking. The same can also be said about Iki Island, the location of the expansion that is included in the Director’s Cut. Within this map, you can look forward to engaging in intense samurai-themed battles and completing side quests with memorable NPCs.

4

Hogwarts Legacy

A Magical Adventure With A So-So Open-World

Hogwarts Legacy is a bit of a weird situation. While one of the biggest open-world PS Plus games, Avalanche’s title is arguably worth playing despite its open-world nature rather than because of it. Set roughly a century before the events of the Harry Potter book, Hogwarts Legacy casts players as a transfer student who is joining the curriculum in the fifth year.

The school was painstakingly recreated, creating an immersive experience that should delight fans of the books or movies. The spell-based combat is simple but flashy and enjoyable, while the story also has its moments. Away from Hogwarts, the open-world tends to be pretty divisive, to the point of being generally regarded as the weakest part of the campaign. While the positives outweigh the negatives, Hogwarts Legacy is one of those games that can be quite polarizing.

Bethesda’s Timeless RPG That Is Endlessly Replayable

Debuting in 2011, Skyrim was a massive hit right out of the gate, and its popularity has not waned over the last decade. The Special Edition is the definitive way to experience Bethesda’s masterpiece on consoles, as it improves the visuals and provides support for mods (which have played a huge part in extending the RPG’s lifespan).

Skyrim‘s open-world encourages exploration and discovery. The main storyline is fine, but the game’s success lies in its immersive locations, customization options, and character writing. Even as the years continue to pass, Skyrim still comes across as a big deal, and its addition to PS Plus Extra makes the service seem far more complete.

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion is also on PS Plus Premium (but not Extra). The Elder Scrolls Online is on PS Plus Extra.

6

Grand Theft Auto 5

The Eternal Open-World Game

Rockstar has established something of a pattern when it comes to PS Plus releases. The developer’s games seem to mostly stick around for a few months, and the selection is typically limited to one or two titles. For example, Red Dead Redemption 2‘s November 2024 PS Plus exit paved the way for GTA 5‘s arrival, a switch that might have been more exciting if the latter was not a re-release that left the service in June 2024.

Even if this cycle starts to grow a bit tiresome, ultimately, that is not a reflection on the quality of the projects, which are comfortably among the best open-world games on PS Plus. GTA 5 has been around for more than a decade, receiving multiple newer versions designed to take advantage of modern tech. At this point, most people have probably experienced the single-player campaign, which is good but maybe not the most replayable story ever. However, simply existing within Los Santos is a delight, be it solo or as part of a crew in GTA Online.

7

Fallout 4

More Action Than RPG, But Still An Impressive Open-World Game

Bethesda’s latest single-player Fallout is on offering with PS Plus for players who are looking to patrol through the wastelands. With a map that’s even larger than Skyrim‘s, Fallout 4 gives players tons of areas to explore, with a multitude of sidequests to complete and secrets to uncover. Those looking for an FPS-style RPG with a myriad of areas to conquer should definitely fall in love with the iconic release.

The franchise has been going strong, offering players a multitude of great open-world adventures, and Fallout 4 is no exception. Players can expect to put some serious time into this game if they want to “see and do everything possible,” and that’s not even counting the DLC add-ons.

Fallout 76 is also on PS Plus Extra, while Fallout 3 and New Vegas are on PS Plus Premium.

8

Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag

Live The Pirate Life

PS Plus Extra has a plethora of Assassin’s Creed games, including fairly recent releases such as Odyssey and Valhalla. Subscribers can readily spend half a year playing through the franchise’s PS Plus projects, allowing them to explore a wide range of historical worlds. Picking a favorite will likely come down to a person’s preferred setting; someone might gravitate toward Syndicate‘s UK aesthetic or feel more at home in Origins‘ Ancient Egypt. The latter is a good entry point since the game acts as something of a soft reboot, along with having one of the franchise’s best open-worlds.

However, Black Flag should not be ignored either, especially since the game stands on its own quite well. Set during the height of piracy, Black Flag takes place in the West Indies, a map filled with diverse locations, three central cities, and lots to discover. The campaign quickly puts the player behind the wheel of a ship and gets them out on the water, encouraging them to explore to their heart’s content. Black Flag is, first and foremost, a pirate game rather than an Assassin’s Creed sequel, and this helps differentiate it from everything that came before and after.

The following open-world Assassin’s Creed games are on PS Plus Extra:

• Assassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collection
• Assassin’s Creed 3: Remastered
• Assassin’s Creed Rogue Remastered
• Assassin’s Creed Unity
• Assassin’s Creed Rogue Remastered
• Assassin’s Creed Freedom Cry
• Assassin’s Creed Syndicate
• Assassin’s Creed Origins
• Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
• Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

9

Batman: Arkham Knight

Gotham At Its Best

PS Plus has Batman fans well-fed. Rocksteady’s full Arkham trilogy, Arkham Origins, and the maligned Gotham Knights are available on the Premium tier; meanwhile, Extra-level subscribers can play Arkham Knight and Gotham Knights. While the latter has some positives that make it not a complete write-off, the former is undoubtedly the superior package, and it is not particularly close. In 2015, Arkham Knight garnered some controversy due to its terrible PC launch and the heavy inclusion of the Batmobile, resulting in a positive reception that did not quite live up to Arkham Asylum and Arkham City‘s best-of-all-time standards.

Nevertheless, Arkham Knight is an impressive achievement, and it features arguably gaming’s best rendition of Gotham to date. Even nearly a decade later, the game’s open-world remains a sight to behold – it is visually striking, dense with architecture, and dripping in style and personality. Putting aside the polarizing Batmobile sections, Arkham Knight is generally fantastic and features the deepest combat system in the franchise.

Arkham Asylum and Arkham City are available on PS Plus Premium, but they are the Return to Arkham PS4 versions. While still worth playing, these versions are not perfect.

10

Saints Row 2

More Than Just A GTA Clone

PS Plus has three Saints Row games: Saints Row 2, Saints Row 4, and Gat Out of Hell. Despite falling within the same franchise, all three games are fairly different from each other. Saints Row 4 and its spin-off, Gat Out of Hell, are unapologetically over-the-top to the point that they bear almost no resemblance to reality. They play somewhat similar to Crackdown, and they cast players as superhero-style characters who have abilities that make most of the conventional components of an open-world game like vehicles and weapons obsolete. Saints Row 4 is fun, provided players know what they are getting into.

On the other hand, Saints Row 2 is more down to earth, while nevertheless leaning into parody and comedic territory. Set in Stillwater, the story tasks the protagonist with reforming the Saints, which naturally means they will need to take on other gangs that have gotten a foothold in the city. Even if it is not as absurd as later entries in the franchise, the sandbox game still gives players all the tools they need to spread mayhem on the street. It just happens to be accompanied by a pretty good story and some great characters.