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Top 20 Largest Open World Maps in Video Games

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Gaming - July 20th 2025, 11:00 GMT+2
Skull and Bones

20. Skull and Bones (2024) – 241 Square Miles

The scale of Skull and Bones is undeniably ambitious, offering players a massive 241-square-mile oceanic map to explore, filled with naval routes, islands, and pirate activity. Unfortunately, this grand scope couldn’t save the game from its poor reception. Critics and fans alike criticized the lack of engaging content, repetitive gameplay, and a live-service model that felt shallow and grindy. The open sea may look beautiful and immersive, but many players found little reason to return after the initial awe faded. While the game's sheer size and oceanic freedom had potential, its design failed to anchor long-term engagement. Skull and Bones remains a striking example of how big maps alone don’t guarantee a great game. | © Ubisoft

Just Cause 4

19. Just Cause 4 (2018) – 395 Square Miles

Explosions, stunts, and chaos reign supreme in Just Cause 4, and the game’s vast map of approximately 395 square miles gives players a sprawling sandbox to unleash mayhem. Set in the fictional South American country of Solís, the world is packed with diverse biomes – snowy peaks, deserts, jungles, and tornado-prone plains. The verticality and sheer scale encourage inventive traversal using grappling hooks, parachutes, and wingsuits. It’s a playground made for experimentation, where toppling enemy facilities or hijacking jets feels just as natural as soaring off cliffs. While the story and AI drew criticism, the world itself stands as one of the largest and most dynamic environments in the action genre. | © Avalanche Studios

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18. Asheron’s Call (1999) – 500 Square Miles

Long before open-world games became a trend, Asheron’s Call offered a seamless fantasy realm spanning 500 square miles. Its continent of Dereth could be explored without loading screens, delivering an immersive and continuous experience that was rare for its time. Players could traverse snowy mountaintops, dive into cryptic dungeons, or wander across vast plains, all while participating in a living MMO ecosystem. The map’s size was more than just numbers – it was about depth, freedom, and community. While the visuals are dated by modern standards, the ambition and execution of this world still stand as a benchmark for MMORPG design. | © Turbine Entertainment / Microsoft

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17. Test Drive Unlimited 2 (2011) – 618 Square Miles

Racing fans seeking realism found a haven in Test Drive Unlimited 2, which delivered over 618 square miles of detailed roadways across the islands of Ibiza and Oahu. These maps were built at near real-world scale, offering more than 3,000 kilometers of pavement and dirt trails. Unlike typical racing games that focus solely on circuits, TDU2 embraced exploration, allowing players to drive anywhere, stop to admire views, and even buy property. The massive world wasn’t just big – it was deeply interactive. Day-night cycles, weather changes, and an online multiplayer lifestyle system made the map feel lived-in and connected. | © Eden Games / Atari

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16. Final Fantasy XV (2016) – 780 Square Miles

The world of Eos in Final Fantasy XV unfolds across an expansive 780-square-mile map filled with natural wonders, winding highways, and scattered ruins. The game’s open-world design prioritizes cinematic immersion, blending fantasy elements with modern aesthetics. Players can drive, camp, fight, and explore at their own pace, creating a rhythm that feels personal and dynamic. While the main quest guides players through key locations, it’s the detours – hidden bosses, fishing spots, and optional dungeons – that define the experience. The map may not be the densest in terms of city life, but its scale and atmosphere make it one of the most memorable in the JRPG genre. | © Square Enix

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15. The Crew (2014) – 1,900 Square Miles

Behold a scaled-down version of the entire continental United States, spanning approximately 1,900 square miles – an impressive feat for its day. Players could coast from New York to Los Angeles in about 45 minutes of in-game driving, enjoying seven major cities, thousands of landmarks, and over 10,000 km of roads. The always-online multiplayer backbone offered moments of shared exploration and friendly competition, though technical issues and microtransactions dampened the experience. Despite those pitfalls, the sheer size and ambition of the world made it one of the most expansive driving playgrounds ever crafted. Even years later, The Crew remains a milestone in large-scale racing world design. | © Ubisoft

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14. The Crew 2 (2018) – 2,316 Square Miles

Building on its predecessor’s scale, The Crew 2 expands to around 2,316 square miles – adding waterways, sky routes, and rural expanses. Now players can switch between cars, motorcycles, boats, and planes to traverse this sprawling American playground. The freedom to pilot across domains adds a new dimension to exploration. Although still criticized for its persistent multiplayer focus and live-service elements, the multi-vehicle formula over this colossal map made for varied gameplay vistas and ambitious scope. Its versatility in terrain and travel options cemented it as one of the most creatively designed racing maps to date. | © Ubisoft

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13. Fuel (2009) – 5,560 Square Miles

In a post-apocalyptic wasteland covering nearly 5,560 square miles, Fuel set a Guinness World Record for the largest playable area in a console game. That’s roughly the size of Connecticut, and traversing it without loading screens was a technical marvel in 2009. The barren terrain, featuring deserts, mountains, and forests, created an eerie atmosphere. Although the racing mechanics received mixed reviews, the party trick remains the map’s pure scale – desolate, epic, and unforgettable. Even today, few games can match its raw environmental breadth and seamless exploration. | © Asobo Studio / Codemasters

Sea of thieves

12. Sea of Thieves (2018) – 7,700 Square Miles

Pirates finally have a living, breathing world to pillage – over 7,700 square miles of open seas studded with islands, shipwrecks, and hidden treasures. Sea of Thieves uses procedural winds and dynamic weather to keep each voyage unpredictable. Sailing with friends, you never know when a Kraken or rival crew might come into view. While visually stylized rather than photo-real, the sheer oceanic expanse delivers a powerful sense of seafaring freedom and discovery. Its blend of scale, co-op adventure, and emergent gameplay makes it a standout among multiplayer open worlds. | © Rare / Xbox Game Studios

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11. Guild Wars Nightfall (2006) – 15,000 Square Miles

The continent of Elona in Guild Wars Nightfall spans a staggering 15,000 square miles – an impressive size for a 2006 MMO. Packed with diverse geography from deserts to jungles, the map offers hundreds of quests, dynamic events, and hidden dungeons. While navigation requires thoughtful planning, the enormous scale contributes to a true sense of expedition and discovery. Despite modern MMOs eclipsing it graphically, Nightfall’s vastness and tightly woven content still earn praise from long-term fans. It’s a masterclass in large-scale fantasy world-building that still holds its place in MMO history. | © ArenaNet / NCSoft

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10. Atlas (2018) – 17,400 Square Miles

This pirate-themed MMO drops players into a massive 17,400-square-mile oceanic world, complete with countless islands to explore and conquer. The map originally featured a 15x15 grid of regions, later adjusted to 11x11, creating an expansive playground of over 500 explorable landmasses. Atlas combines survival, naval combat, and base-building, offering a sandbox that encourages both cooperation and competition. Its use of shared servers and a persistent online environment makes every encounter unpredictable. This volume of content makes Atlas one of the most ambitious online open worlds ever designed. | © Grapeshot Games / Snail Games USA

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9. The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall (1996) – 80,823 Square Miles

Imagine exploring a world nearly the size of Great Britain: at roughly 80,823 square miles, Daggerfall’s map was a technical marvel upon release. Bethesda’s use of procedural generation allowed thousands of towns, dungeons, and castles to fill this massive realm, delivering endless adventuring opportunities. Despite its scale, the game remains cohesive and immersive, with quests and lore spread across its vast reaches. From cursed tombs to royal courts, every journey felt earned. It set a precedent for what massive virtual realms could look like in fantasy gaming. | © Bethesda Softworks

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8. The Elder Scrolls: Arena (1994) – 6,000,000 Square Miles

Arena holds the crown for one of the largest game worlds ever created – spanning an estimated 6 million square miles, roughly the size of Australia. Bethesda’s debut Elder Scrolls title laid the foundation for procedural world generation, enabling players to traverse an entire continent in a single save file. Though much of it consisted of wilderness and randomly generated towns, the world felt boundless and full of mystery. Its open-ended design spawned countless legends and paved the way for the series’ future. Arena’s uncompromising scale remains legendary in the annals of RPG history. | © Bethesda Softworks

Microsoft Flight Simulator

7. Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) – 197,000,000 Square Miles

If you’ve ever dreamed of flying around the entire planet, Microsoft Flight Simulator brings Earth’s 197 million square miles into your cockpit. Developed with satellite data and AI-driven mapping, the game simulates real-world geography, landmarks, and weather with astonishing detail. With over 37,000 airports and true-to-life topography, you can land in nearly any location on the planet. Whether you're circling the Himalayas or gliding over your hometown, the sense of scale is unmatched. It’s arguably the largest and most technically impressive map ever implemented in interactive entertainment. | © Asobo Studio / Xbox Game Studios

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6. Minecraft (2009) – 1.6 Billion Square Miles

Minecraft’s virtually infinite world can theoretically span 1.6 billion square miles – extending 30 million blocks in every direction. One block equals one meter, making the in-game map several times larger than Earth itself. Though practical exploration is limited by hardware, the procedural terrain generation ensures no two worlds are alike. Players can venture through forests, deserts, oceans, and entire underground networks for years without exhausting possibilities. From casual builders to redstone engineers, Minecraft’s endless landscape remains gaming’s ultimate sandbox. | © Mojang Studios / Microsoft

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5. Star Control 2: The Ur-Quan Masters (1992) – 3,800 Planets

Set across a sprawling universe of approximately 3,800 explorable planets, this cult classic offers a rich blend of strategy, diplomacy, and adventure. Players chart a course through varied star systems, each with unique alien species, strategic encounters, and hidden lore. Unlike modern games relying on procedural worlds, Star Control 2 crafted hand-designed planetary content – resulting in memorable civilizations and story-driven planetary interactions. You negotiate with alien races, salvage ancient artifacts, and engage in fast-paced ship combat, making every system feel significant. Its meticulously crafted planets, each with distinct narratives, have earned it enduring acclaim in the sci-fi gaming community. | © Toys for Bob / Accolade

Starfield

4. Starfield (2023) – 100,000+ Planets

Bethesda’s ambitious space RPG features over 100,000 planets within an explorable region of the Milky Way, with more than 1,000 currently landable – each boasting its own terrain and resources. The blend of handcrafted and procedurally-generated environments delivers both curated experiences and infinite exploration potential. Outpost building, resource harvesting, and narrative discovery give purpose to planetary visits, making the vastness feel rich rather than empty. Bethesda’s first original universe in decades fuses its RPG DNA with cosmic scale, offering a sense of true interstellar travel. Though critics noted that only a fraction of worlds are truly fleshed out, Starfield’s planetary scope remains a landmark in open-space design. | © Bethesda Game Studios / Bethesda Softworks

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3. Spore (2008) – 120,000 Planets

Spore is a creative sandbox where entire planets are procedurally generated as players advance from microscopic organisms to galactic empires. By the endgame phase, players can visit up to 120,000 unique planets – each bearing distinctive creatures, ecosystems, and civilizations born from thousands of user-created designs. The game celebrates creativity, allowing you to shape your species and watch it evolve, spread, and interact across a universe teeming with life. Though its ambition sometimes outpaced gameplay depth, Spore remains a joy for players who love crafting, exploring, and being surprised by their own creations. | © Maxis / Electronic Arts

Elite Dangerous

2. Elite Dangerous (2014) – 400 Billion Star Systems

This hardcore space simulation recreates the entire Milky Way galaxy, with around 400 billion procedural star systems modeled on real astronomical data. Nearly every star has planetary bodies; some are landable, others are not – offering endless frontiers for pilots. Elite Dangerous supports trading, exploration, piracy, and combat across a virtually boundless cosmic canvas. Fuel scooping from stars, charting uncharted systems, or engaging in interstellar bounty hunts – the game demands patience and offers profound awe in return. Its realism-first approach creates a compelling illusion: you’re a lone explorer navigating the endless void of space. | © Frontier Developments

No Mans Sky

1. No Man’s Sky (2016) – 256 Galaxies

Hello Games’ ever-evolving saga spans a stunning 256 galaxies, each composed of billions of unique, procedurally generated planets and lifeforms. Players can hop galaxy to galaxy, encountering new star types, planet biomes, and civilizations. While the core engine supports an estimated 18 quintillion planets (≈1.6 billion square miles each), the layered galactic structure adds narrative and progression to that enormity. Regular free updates have dramatically expanded exploration, combat, base-building, and community gameplay – solidifying its redemption arc. No Man’s Sky remains the most expansive and evolving universe in gaming history. | © Hello Games

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Exploring vast virtual worlds is one of the most thrilling aspects of modern gaming. From sprawling deserts to endless oceans and dense futuristic cities, open-world games have pushed the boundaries of scale and immersion. But which games offer the biggest playgrounds for players to roam? In this article, we’re diving into the 20 largest maps in video games, ranking the most massive digital landscapes ever created. Whether you're a fan of epic fantasy realms or post-apocalyptic wastelands, these games deliver hours – if not days – of exploration. Let’s take a look at the giants of gaming geography.

Exploring vast virtual worlds is one of the most thrilling aspects of modern gaming. From sprawling deserts to endless oceans and dense futuristic cities, open-world games have pushed the boundaries of scale and immersion. But which games offer the biggest playgrounds for players to roam? In this article, we’re diving into the 20 largest maps in video games, ranking the most massive digital landscapes ever created. Whether you're a fan of epic fantasy realms or post-apocalyptic wastelands, these games deliver hours – if not days – of exploration. Let’s take a look at the giants of gaming geography.

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