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Games That Changed What Open World Means
Before these came out, open world meant a big map full of icons. These games quietly redefined what the genre is capable of.
7 gamesUpdated Apr 2026Public: Discoverable and shareableUnranked collection
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Elden Ring
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Red Dead Redemption 2
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Cyberpunk 2077
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
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Subnautica
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