5 Best Open World Games on PlayStation 4

Open-world games allow for players to explore vast regions of virtual worlds. This gives the games within this genre an inherent sense of freedom and adventure. Due to these aspects, this genre has become so popular with players. The possibilities for the player's journey are greatly expanded through the use of this design philosophy in mind. So if you, like us, enjoy open-world games. Please enjoy our list of the 5 Best Open World Games on PlayStation 4. 

5. Assassin's Creed Origins

While this entry may be a bit older than other entries on our list, that in no way detracts from the quality of this title's open world. Assassin's Creed as a series, and by in large Ubisoft as a game studio, has been known for its massive worlds. These are sprawling landscapes that hope to reflect the historical periods in which they are set. They manage to do this quite flawlessly oftentimes, with the games achieving a rather high level of verisimilitude. Assassin's Creed Origins is no exception to this.

With a vibrant and breathtaking recreation of Egypt being depicted, the environments in this game remain stunning. While this game is a tad on the older side, it still manages to impress to this day. Everything from the water physics in the game to the lighting effects lends itself well to making this game look like a picturesque masterpiece. In conclusion, Assassin's Creed Origins is one of the best open-world games from an aesthetic and gameplay perspective. So if you haven't played it, definitely pick up one of the best open-world games for the PlayStation 4.

4. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Remastered

While the base game of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim for its time was absolutely stunning. The remaster takes things to the next level. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Remastered manages to take the all too familiar game and coat it in a fresh coat of paint. This leads players to explore beautiful vistas and locations. And much more as they enjoy this open world on their PlayStation 4. Everything from how the environmental design is handled to the music and lighting creates an ambiance and sense of immersion that is nearly unmatched.

For those players who haven't played the game before, players play as the Dragonborn. This gives them access to several abilities and an array of customizable weapons and armor. Along the way on your hero's journey, you will be able to make a plethora of choices for yourself. Engaging with quests and the world around you is the bread and butter of this game. This is aided by the sheer quality and size of the open world available. So if you are looking for an open-world title to pick, consider this game if you haven't played it already.

3. Fallout 4

Switching things up quite a bit, we have another entry created by the folks over at Bethesda. While some fans of the Fallout series will criticize this entry for its story offerings, one thing that never fails to impress is the game's world. Going throughout the world of Fallout 4 is fantastic and manages to immerse the player in fresh new ways. You may find yourself roaming around the wastes, looking for survivors, or perhaps just exploring a bit. This freedom and open-world approach to game design means that there is almost always something new to discover.

This is no small feat, either, as the game is quite old at this point. And yet people are still making new discoveries. For fans of the Fallout series, this game will feel quite familiar. While there have been issues with the streamlining of the game, similar to Skyrim, it is still an experience worth experiencing. Fallout 4 has many different regions and areas that have a bleak beauty to them. This makes for quite the juxtaposition for the player. All in all, Fallout 4 is a beautiful game for the PlayStation 4 that still manages to hold up to this day.

2. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Our next entry is one that should come as no surprise to anyone who has experienced it. The world within The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is, in a word, gorgeous. In many words, this world allows players to slip into its world of low fantasy and simply soak it all in. Everything from how the NPCs react o the player to the quests that require you to spend time out in the world all make it so that the world itself plays a significant role in the gameplay itself. This is wonderful as it keeps the gameplay from getting stale, all the while making it so players have breathtaking experiences all their own.

The combat in the game is solid. And recently, with the inclusion of upgraded controls and graphical options. There has never been a better time to play this game. So if you are in any way interested in adventure games or games of the highest quality, then players should certainly check out this title for the PlayStation 4 whenever they get the chance, as it is a fantastic open-world game that players should experience for themselves.

1. Red Dead Redemption 2

Simply stated, the developers at Rockstar Games have genuinely outdone themselves in terms of graphical fidelity in Red Dead Redemption 2. This game allows for players to explore areas that have been recreated with such attention to detail that it is one of the most vibrant and lived in open world games in recent memory, let alone on the PlayStation 4. If players are unfamiliar with the game itself. It takes place during the transition between the Old West and more modern times.

This is an exciting setting for the game, and it definitely plays a role in the narrative throughout the game itself. The characters in this title are phenomenal, and they are all part of a world that feels breathing and alive. For example, if you manage to walk into one of the game's randomized side missions. Sometimes the NPC you save will offer you something in return when you head into town. It is the attention to these small details that make this game one of the best open-world games to come out recently.

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