Open-world games have grown increasingly ambitious over the course of the latest generation, offering players expansive worlds filled with stories, secrets, and endless activities. On the PlayStation 5, these experiences are more immersive than ever, combining technical power with vast content to create games that can last hundreds of hours.
For players who enjoy diving deep into detailed environments, the PS5 library is home to some of the most time-consuming adventures ever made. From sprawling RPGs to narrative-driven epics, these games offer countless hours of exploration for those seeking long-term commitments. These titles have managed to redefine how open-world games should be designed going forward.
We are going to be strict with the definition of open-world, so open-zone games like Baldur's Gate 3 will not be included.
1 Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Take On The Role Of A True Viking
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
- Released
- November 10, 2020
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
- Developer(s)
- Ubisoft
- Platform(s)
- Stadia, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
|
Main Quest |
61 Hours |
|
Main + Sides |
99 Hours |
|
Completionist |
149 Hours |
Assassin's Creed Valhalla continues one of gaming's longest-running franchises, sending players back to 800 AD into a world full of Vikings and mysteries. Players have the freedom to explore however they choose, building out settlements and building relationships with characters across the land.
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As for length, a semi-straightforward playthrough will take players a good 60 hours, but the world is full of additional collectibles and other pieces of side content. Players can enjoy the game for double or even triple that time should they choose to.
2 Elden Ring
A Truly Remarkable Journey
Elden Ring
- Released
- February 25, 2022
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- From Software
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
|
Main Quest |
60 Hours |
|
Main + Sides |
101 Hours |
|
Completionist |
135 Hours |
Elden Ring brings the Soulslike genre to an open world setting, transporting players to a brutal landscape full of challenge and surprise. At first, players only gain access to a small segment of the map, but it quickly grows into a huge continent with cavernous depths and huge peaks that extend all the way into the skies.
With little direction to guide them other than the glowing streaks that fly off into the distance, players can easily spend 60+ hours just navigating their way through the narrative. But for players who want even more, the game never stops. Paths continue on for miles and entire areas can remain undiscovered for well over 100 hours.
3 Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Perfectly Emulating Medieval Life
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
- Released
- February 4, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Use of Alcohol, Blood and Gore, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity
- Developer(s)
- Warhorse Studios
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action-Adventure, Open-World
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
|
Main Quest |
53 Hours |
|
Main + Sides |
95½ Hours |
|
Completionist |
136 Hours |
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is an exceptional open-world adventure that replicates every aspect of medieval life down to the finest of details. Players can engage in combat with other knights, or knuckle down with some more basic tasks like sword-sharpening, as the game manages to make the player feel like they are really living in the middle-ages.
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The focus is on the branching narrative paths that send players across the land, which means that some quests can take several hours to complete. There's a lot to love and more than enough content for players to sink their teeth into over a longer period of time.
4 Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
The Iconic Revival Continues
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
- Released
- February 29, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T For Teen Due To Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Square Enix
- Genre(s)
- RPG
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PC
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
|
Main Quest |
48 Hours |
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Main + Sides |
91½ Hours |
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Completionist |
166 Hours |
FF7 Rebirth continues the remake trilogy, and expands its scope significantly, offering a much larger open world, more freedom, and far more content both in terms of the main story and optional quests. The player has to travel to several different regions, many of which are huge open landscapes full of collectibles, monsters, NPCs, and more. There's never a dull moment, no matter what.
When it comes to play time, the story alone takes quite a bit of time to get through, even for players who like to focus entirely on the narrative. Aside from the main path, though, there are many additional challenges and pieces of side content to enjoy for players who can't get enough of one of gaming's most iconic parties.
5 The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim
The King Of Open-World RPGs
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
- Released
- November 11, 2011
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol
- Developer(s)
- Bethesda Game Studios
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
|
Main Quest |
34½ Hours |
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Main + Sides |
110 Hours |
|
Completionist |
238 Hours |
Skyrim has been a fan favorite in the RPG community for well over a decade, and now that the game is playable on the PS5, it has landed as one of the most lengthy experiences on the console. The world never ends, as no matter how many times an area is explored, there always seems to be something else lurking around the corner.
The main story isn't as long of a journey as some of the other games out there. However, the rest of the content that the game has to offer extends the play time by a massive amount. Many players find it easy to spend many hundreds of hours in the world without ever getting bored or running out of things to do.
6 Cyberpunk 2077
Gorgeous And Intense At The Same Time
Cyberpunk 2077
- Released
- December 10, 2020
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
- Developer(s)
- CD Projekt Red
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, PC
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
|
Main Quest |
26 Hours |
|
Main + Sides |
63 Hours |
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Completionist |
107 Hours |
Cyberpunk 2077 was almost guaranteed to be a smash hit. Coming from the same developers as The Witcher franchise, bringing those RPG elements over to a futuristic cityscape was a match made in heaven. Despite a rocky launch, the the game as it is today is a super expansive and detailed world that keeps players invested for a huge number of hours.
Running from main mission to main mission, players can get the campaign done in a fairly average time span. The real draw comes from the amount of additional things to do in Night City, from helping random NPCs dotted around the map, to collecting hidden items, to driving around and taking it all in.
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